Manipur outplay Meghalaya in campaign opener at Junior basketball nationals
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 08 2024:
Manipur started their campaign with a resounding 62-48 win over Meghalaya in the 74th Junior National Basketball Championship (men & women) at Emerald Heights International School, Indore, Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday.
The state quartet of Rishikanta, Lanchenba, Newton and Doef churned out impressive scoring skills to propel Manipur to a commanding victory in their campaign opener.
Rishikanta amassed 17 points, Lanchenba produced 16 points, Newton got 15 points and Doef registered 10 points, with Rahul and Zenith contributing two points apiece in the state squad's triumph in the men's competition.
Manipur are placed in Group F alongside Andaman & Nicobar, Bihar and Meghalaya.