Cagulangan, Suwon escape Daegu to notch fourth straight victory in KBL


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  • The Suwon KT Sonicboom showed grace under heavy pressure and escaped the Daegu KOGAS Pegasus, 75-74, to stretch their winning streak to four in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) Tuesday, March 4.


The Suwon KT Sonicboom showed grace under heavy pressure and escaped the Daegu KOGAS Pegasus, 75-74, to stretch their winning streak to four in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) Tuesday, March 4.

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Suwon's JD Cagulangan (KBL)

Even though trailing by five, 54-59, entering the fourth quarter, JD Cagulangan rose to the occasion after scoring nine of his 12 – including five straight points for a 69-66 lead – and his jumper to level the score at 74-all.

Moon Jeong-Hyeon then displayed steely nerves and drilled a clutch free throw that sealed the deal for the Sonicboom.

The two-time UAAP champion also chipped in one rebound, one assist and two steals -- all in the final period -- in more than 18 minutes of action to help Suwon win its fourth straight game.

Also starring were Moon Seong-Gon (15), Rayshaun Hammonds (14), Jeong-Hyeon (14) and Heo Hoon (9), who also delivered in crunchtime.

Andrew Nicholson bannered Daegu with 18 points, while Kim Nak-Hyeon, Jeong Seong-Woo, and SJ Belangel added 13, 12, and 10 points, respectively.

Suwon hiked its win-loss record to 25-17 at fourth while lurking behind is Daegu, which carries a 22-19 card.