Downtown Storm Past Borneo in GOM Intra V6 Clash

## Downtown Clinches Hard-Fought Win Against Borneo The GOM Intra V6 tournament heated up on Thursday night at Court B of Arena Sukan @ Uniten as Downtown overcame a resilient Borneo squad to secure a 60-49 victory. The game began as a tightly contested affair, with Downtown holding a slim 19-18 lead after the first quarter. However, the game’s turning point arrived in the second period, where Downtown’s defense tightened and their offense found a rhythm, outscoring Borneo 21-10 to build a commanding double-digit lead heading into the halftime break. Borneo refused to go down without a fight, orchestrating a spirited comeback in the third quarter. Led by Saifurizan Bin Mohamad Ali, who finished the night with a game-high 16 points and 6 rebounds, Borneo managed to cut the deficit significantly by holding Downtown to just 8 points in the frame. The surge energized the home crowd, narrowing the gap to just three points entering the final stanza. Jeff Yeo Kam Fai provided valuable support for Borneo, contributing 10 points in a high-intensity effort to keep the game within reach. Ultimately, Downtown’s depth proved too much to overcome in the closing minutes. The visitors regained their composure in the fourth quarter, outscoring Borneo 14-7 to pull away for good. Arif RF paced Downtown with 16 points, while Hoong Sze yew and Terry Choo Kok Loon proved critical in the paint, each recording 6 rebounds to control the glass. This victory marks a significant statement for Downtown in the ongoing GOM Intra V6 tournament, showcasing their ability to weather momentum shifts and close out games under pressure. Borneo will look to rebound in their next outing as the competition continues to intensify.