Hibernians ……….. 88
Starlites Revive…..83
(23-20, 20-33, 20-21, 25-9)
Hibernians staged a remarkable comeback to beat Starlites Revive 88-83 and level the men’s league finals series at 2-2, forcing a decisive Game Five.
Trailing by as many as 18 points, Hibs turned the game around with a strong second-half display, capped by a dominant final quarter. Matthew Gouder led the charge with 25 points, supported by Ayomide Ajiboye (16) and Neil Cassar and Deonte Jackson (12 each).
Starlites, who had entered Game Four with a 2-1 series lead, looked on course to seal the title after building a commanding advantage, but faded late as Hibernians surged back to claim a crucial win.
The series is now tied, with the championship set to be decided in Game Five which will be played today at 15:00hrs.
HIBERNIANS N. Cassar 12, E. Simmons 4, A. Ajiboye 16, L. Farrugia, P. Stelmach, M. Gouder 25, D. Jackson 12, M. Attard, I. Demcesen 10, S. Simic 9.
STARLITES REVIVE A. Felice Pace 12, K. Fabri, T. Fee 16, I. Felice Pace 14, M. Fabri 2, M. Scerri, J. Iturmendi 2, J. Threadgill 14, K. Xuereb 7, M. Jallow 16.
Referees B. Vassallo, G. Barbara, A. Attard.
