KATHMANDU, April 26: Samriddha Gorillas has advanced into the women’s final in the ongoing first Manmohan Memorial Open Basketball Tournament on Wednesday.
Gorillas tops group
Gorillas beat the departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club 43-19 in the second semifinal match to book a final clash with Budhanilkantha, who defeated Saipal Academy 55-51 on Tuesday. Luniva Singh scored the highest 15 for Gorillas. Gorillas won the first three quarters 11-4, 18-8, 12-4, but suffered a 2-3 defeat in the fourth. In men’s category, Army ‘A’ will face Budhanilkantha in the final. The final matches will be played on Thursday.