#Masters2019: Ubalde notch monster double-double as Guam nips Gourmet MNL

QUEZON CITY -- Guam Masters banked on a solid play by Joseph Ubalde to nip Gourmet Manila in a 71-66 thriller to cap off Tuesday's tripleheaders of the 2019 Masters Invitational Basketball Tournament at the PNP Gym.

Playing their opening games in the 35-and-above division, Ubalde carried the heaviest load for Guam, as he tallied a game-high double-double of 41 points and 17 rebounds, while adding 2 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks.

Charles Reyes was the only other Guam cager in double figures as he added 18.

For Gourmet MNL, Erie Quiroga had 19 points to lead them while Amiel Ibarrientos added a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds.

The scores:

Guam Masters 71 -- Ubalde 41, Reyes 18, Barcena 5, Dy 4, Fejeran 3, Taitague 0, Quicho 0

Gourmet Manila 66 -- Quiroga 19, Ferrer 11, Ibarrientos 10, Valenzuela 10, Flores 4, Avergonzado 3, Dequila 3, Castro 3, Coronel 2, Ferrer 1, MIguel 0, Gesile 0, Juan 0

(photo by Masters Invitational Basketball Tournament)