Zamboanga Valientes lose to Sagesse SC, now 0-3 in Dubai tourney

Updated Thu, January 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM Published Mon, January 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM

The Zamboanga Valientes absorbed their third straight loss in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship, falling to Sagesse SC of Lebanon with a score of 90-65.

Shabazz Muhammad led Sagesse with 32 points and eight rebounds, contributing significantly to their victory.

The Valientes struggled from the start, trailing 8-26 in the first quarter and were unable to recover against the Lebanese club.

Adonis Thomas and Prince Caperal were the only Zamboanga players to reach double digits, scoring 18 points each.

Sam Deguara, the Valientes' 7-foot-7 center, was limited to nine points, while Nic Cabañero added eight points.

This loss brings the Valientes' record to 0-3 in Group B, having previously lost to Sharjah and Al Ahli Tripoli.

The Valientes were scheduled to play the Tunisian national team in their final preliminary game.

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