Leading trio still unbeaten

The second round of matches from the Peugeot League was played last weekend with the top three teams - Hibs Medsea, Depiro and Luxol - all obtaining comfortable victories over Sliema Wanderers, Kerygma and SN Suns respectively.

Hibs found little difficulty in disposing of the Wanderers as they notched an 80-17 victory. After potting the first ten points, Hibs did not look back to lead 34-9 at half-time.

Sliema were no match for the champions as Hibs continued to add points at a canter.

Luxol were also never troubled by SN Suns and after leading 33-10 at half-time they went on to collect their second victory, 69-18.

Depiro could not have hoped for a better start as they scored the first 11 points against Kerygma. The latter improved after their first basket but Depiro continued to dictate matters freely to change ends 30-13 in front.

Kerygma did manage to share the exchanges after the interval as Depiro, with next Sunday's MBA Shield final in mind, opted to administer their lead, going on to win 53-32.

Standings: Hibs, Depiro, Luxol 4 (2-0); Kerygma 3 (1-1); Sliema Wanderers, SN Suns 2 (0-2); St James Hospital 1 (0-1).

Top scorers: B. Zammit (Luxol) 24; M. Desira (Hibs), D. Parnis (Hibs) 21; C. Fenech (Hibs), J. Calleja (Kerygma) 19.

MBA Shield final: (Sunday) 4.15 p.m. Hibs vs Depiro.