Keh Seng Secures Hard-Fought 35-27 Victory Over Bukit Beruang

## Keh Seng Clinches Victory in Intense Defensive Battle In a tightly contested MSSN Melaka U12 clash held this Wednesday, SJK(C) Keh Seng defended their home court with grit, overcoming SJK(C) Bukit Beruang in a 35-27 final score. The game was characterized by high intensity and defensive pressure, as both teams traded leads throughout the first three quarters. Keh Seng opened with a 12-8 advantage in the first frame, but Bukit Beruang remained resilient, narrowing the deficit to just three points by halftime and keeping the score within striking distance heading into the final quarter. ## Offensive Balance Fuels the Home Side While the contest remained a defensive struggle for the majority of the second and third quarters, SJK(C) Keh Seng broke the game open in the fourth. Led by Amanda Lim Yu Xuan, who spearheaded the offense with 12 points, Keh Seng outscored their opponents 16-9 in the final period to secure the victory. Supporting performances from Kang Xin Ying (8 points) and Lee Hui Min—who dominated the glass with 5 rebounds—provided the necessary cushion to hold off the late-game surge from Bukit Beruang. ## A Valiant Effort from Bukit Beruang Despite the final result, SJK(C) Bukit Beruang relied heavily on a monumental individual performance from Avery Voon Kai Rui. Voon carried the offensive load with an impressive 27-point display while pulling down 9 rebounds, essentially single-handedly keeping her team in contention until the final whistle. While the team struggled to find secondary scoring support, Voon’s tenacity kept the match competitive through the final minutes. As the tournament progresses, this encounter serves as a testament to the high level of talent currently being displayed in the MSSN Melaka U12 league.