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Game 1: Girls Division – Rowville Secondary College 73 def Royal International School 48

Rowville Secondary College pulled away after halftime to defeat Royal International School 73-48 in the Girls Division at the NBA Rising Stars International tournament at OCBC Arena Hall 3 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

After leading by just two points at quarter-time and five at the main break, Rowville exploded in the third quarter, holding Royal International School to eight points before extending the margin to 25 by full-time.

Tesloch Puoch led the way with 17 points, seven rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes as Rowville improved its offensive efficiency after halftime.

Captain Vanessa Tavete added 13 points, five rebounds and three steals, while Tiedore Puoch finished with 11 points, six rebounds and two assists, knocking down two triples at 66.7% from beyond the arc.

Bridgette Kata contributed 10 points, six rebounds and four assists, while Jordy Phillips provided an important spark off the bench with nine points, hitting three-from-five from three-point range.

Rowville's dominance on the glass proved decisive. The Australian school collected 58 rebounds to 41, including 20 offensive boards that generated valuable second-chance opportunities.

Aorangi Harding was influential despite scoring only four points, pulling down nine rebounds, while the team combined for 14 assists and 13 steals.

Royal International School stayed within striking distance in the opening half behind captain Enkhzol Enkhbayar, who scored 10 points, grabbed eight rebounds and recorded five steals.

Solongo Lkhagvasuren also scored 10 points, while Amingunj Munkhbayar added nine and Ujin Tengistamir finished with eight.

However, Royal struggled to score efficiently, shooting just 25.7% on two-point attempts and 22.6% from three-point range. The team also committed 21 turnovers, which Rowville converted into scoring opportunities.

The game featured five lead changes and was tightly contested early before Rowville seized control with a 20-8 third quarter.

Rowville shot 42.3% from the field and 40% from three-point range, compared to Royal International School's 28.8% overall shooting.

The victory was built on rebounding, defensive pressure and balanced scoring as five Rowville players scored at least seven points in the convincing 25-point win.

Game 1: Boys Division – Berwick College 91 def Bukit Jalil Sports School 35

Berwick College delivered one of the most dominant performances of the NBA Rising Stars International tournament, crushing Bukit Jalil Sports School 91-35 in the Boys Division at OCBC Arena Hall 3 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

The Victorian school set the tone immediately, racing to a 21-5 first-quarter lead before extending the margin to 53-22 by halftime. Berwick never looked back, leading for 39 minutes and 41 seconds and finishing with a tournament-high 56-point victory.

Berwick's balanced attack saw all 10 players score, with no player exceeding 13 points.

Zacharie Morrell led the scoring with 13 points and four rebounds, while Boris Rosner added 11 points and Jake Shaw finished with 10 points on a perfect five-from-five shooting performance.

Parker Rivet also scored 10 points and added four steals, while Aiden Turkkan contributed 10 points, four assists and two steals off the bench.

Oliver Van Den Brink chipped in with 11 points, while Stevan Tasic recorded eight points and a game-high 10 rebounds in an all-round performance.

Berwick dominated nearly every statistical category. They shot 60.4% on two-point attempts, outrebounded Bukit Jalil 46-17 and forced 28 turnovers through relentless defensive pressure.

The Australian side also shared the ball effectively, finishing with 18 assists and 17 steals while producing an 18-0 scoring run during the contest.

Bukit Jalil struggled to generate offence against Berwick's defence. Kuan Yit Lim was the lone bright spot, scoring 10 points while adding three steals despite committing 10 turnovers under constant pressure.

Fatt Kam Sing scored nine points on four-from-five shooting, while Yu Zhe Teh added six points, knocking down both of his three-point attempts.

Captain Isaac Xian Yang Au was held to just two points and the Malaysian school finished with only five assists as a team.

After trailing 53-22 at halftime, Bukit Jalil managed just 13 second-half points as Berwick continued to build the margin. The final quarter summed up the contest, with Berwick holding their opponents to just two points.

The victory showcased Berwick's depth, discipline and defensive intensity, with every player contributing in a comprehensive performance that established them as one of the tournament's early contenders.

NBA Rising Stars International 2026 — Thursday, June 25, 2026

Boys Division

Berwick College vs Tongtex Secondary High School

• 🕒 3:00 PM
• 📍 OCBC Arena Hall 1
• Pool B, Round 1

Girls Division

Rowville Secondary College vs University of Santo Tomas

• 🕐 1:00 PM
• 📍 OCBC Arena Hall 1
• Pool B, Round 1