KARACHI, Aug 21: Saddar Club and Patrician Stars notched up victories in Independence Day basketball tournament at Arambagh Floodlit Court Tuesday.

Saddar Club overpowered DC Central Club 37-36 in extra-time after both clubs were tied 35-all in the regulation time. Nadir, who starred in his team victory 27 points.

Patrician Stars fought back from behind to defeat at Karachi Cantt Sports 51-33. Patrician Stars were trailing 18-20 at breather.

Aamir spearheaded his team to victory with 15 points while Joe scored ten points.

Results:

Saddar Club 37 (Nadir 27, Aamir 6) DC Central 36 (Rocky Shamsi 12, Rashid Mushtaq 8, Arshad Izhar 8). Patrician Stars 51 (Aamir 15, Joe 10, Aris 6, Oslan 6, Aron 6) KC Sports 33 (Noman Qamar 13, Muzamil Hussain 10, Ali Raza 6).—APP

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