Tunisians boot out Valientes in Dubai tilt

The Zamboanga Valientes ended their campaign in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship after a 59-95 loss against the Tunisia national team at the Al Nasr Club in Dubai late Wednesday.

Zamboanga finished its maiden campaign in fifth place at the Dubai tilt with a 0-4 win-loss record.

Wassef Methnani led Tunisia with 17 points and five rebounds while Omar Abada had 15 points, four boards, and five assists.

Sam Deguara dropped a double-double game of 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Valientes in a losing effort while Nic Cabanero had 14 points.

National Basketball Association veteran Adonis Thomas was limited to five points for the Valientes.