Roodvos Prime Hold Off VORTEX Surge to Secure 74-66 Victory in CBLx

## Roodvos Prime Weather the Storm at Cross Court In a gripping Saturday showdown at the Cross Court in Shah Alam, Roodvos Prime demonstrated championship composure to defeat the home side VORTEX 74-66. The visitors started the match with blistering intensity, capitalizing on a stagnant VORTEX offense to build a commanding 41-20 lead heading into the halftime break. The first half was dominated by the clinical efficiency of Roodvos Prime’s Ho See Jam and Chai Li Kai, who systematically dismantled the home defense. However, the script flipped dramatically in the third quarter. VORTEX returned from the locker room with renewed urgency, staging a massive 24-13 run to narrow the deficit and ignite the local crowd. Ong Jia Chien was the catalyst for this resurgence, putting on a masterful scoring display that saw him finish the game with a game-high 29 points. His individual brilliance brought VORTEX within striking distance, forcing Roodvos Prime to reach deep into their tactical reserves to halt the mounting pressure. Despite the late surge, Roodvos Prime showcased their resilience in the final frame. With key contributions from Foo Yuen Jing, they outscored VORTEX 21-17 in the fourth quarter to stabilize the game and secure the final 8-point margin. While VORTEX will take heart from their impressive second-half showing—aided by supporting efforts from Pang Jia Sheng and Ahmad Danish Aqlif—the early deficit proved too steep to overcome. Roodvos Prime continues their impressive run in the CBLx 2026, proving that they have the defensive fortitude to withstand high-pressure rallies and close out tight contests on the road.