Quiambao returns, but Goyang succumbs to Anyang in KBL


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  • Kevin Quiambao returned to action but his presence was not enough as the Goyang Skygunners absorbed a 94-69 beating from the Anyang JKJ Red Boosters in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) on Tuesday, Jan. 28.


Kevin Quiambao returned to action but his presence was not enough as the Goyang Skygunners absorbed a 94-69 beating from the Anyang JKJ Red Boosters in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

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Goyang's Kevin Quiambao (KBL)

Quiambao, who was coming off a 15-day hiatus from an injury during his debut game, drained 14 points, four rebounds and five assists in a losing cause as Anyang banked on a strong second half to clinch the win.

Deonte Burton and Johnny O’Bryant III tallied 24 and 17 points, respectively, for Anyang, who notched its third straight win to hike its tally to 11-23.

Anyang uncorked a 20-4 blitz in the third quarter to gain a 73-51 upperhand that set the tone for the remainder of the game.

Alpha Kaba and Lee Jae-Do bannered Anyang scored 16 and 14 points, respectively, while Lim Dong-Seop chipped in 11 points for Goyang, who dropped to a 10-23 slate at 10th place.

SJ Belangel was also not fortunate as the Daegu KOGAS Pegasus yielded to Busan KCC Egis, 87-81.

Belangel scored 21 points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals in a losing cause for Daegu, which slid to fourth with an 18-14 mark.

Egis, meanwhile, clinched their third straight win with five players scoring in double figures including Cady Lalanne, who had 19 points and 10 rebounds.