Defending champion of the Nigeria DStv Premier Basketball League, Kano Pillars basketball club was in splendid performance Thursday beating home team Yelwa Hwaks basketball club of Bauchi by 89-68 points in a reschedule week-9 game.
The victory according to Pillars head coach, Sani Ahmed is a sign that his ward are prepared to take on any opposition on its way to winning a fourth straight league title and the third since Africa Pay-TV giant MultiChoice owners of the DStv/SuperSport franchise came on board two seasons ago.
2009/2010 last minute final-8 qualifiers Niger Potters basketball club of Minna stepped up its bid for a slot to the final-8 party in the ongoing season with an 82-69 points away win to Plateau Peaks basketball club of Jos in Abuja.
Week-9 Results
Chariots 55-60 Police Baton
Warriors 69-74 Comets
Royal Hoopers 80-55 Union Bank
Delta Force 00-20 Union Bank (Walk-Over)
Immigration 62-65 Bauchi Nets
Tapgun Rockets 48-80 Kada Stars
Yelwa Hawks 68-89 Kano Pillars
Plateau Peaks 69-82 Niger Potters