Rain or Shine clawed its way back from a 21-point hole to hammer out a 116-91 verdict against Japan’s Under-22 team in the 42nd Jones Cup Saturday at the Taipei Heping Gymnasium.
The Elasto Painters fell to a sluggish start, and the Japanese took advantage of a 42-21 lead early in the second period.
But Rain or Shine eventually found its footing, and it was all good from there.
After fighting to within six points at halftime, the Elasto Painters mounted two runs to seize control.
Ange Kouame and Santi Santillan orchestrated a 9-0 blast for an 83-76 lead before welcoming the fourth period with a 16-2 assault for a 99-78 advantage.
ROS’ Santillan shot a perfect 8-of-8 field goal, shooting for a team-high 20 points.
Kouame and Gian Mamuyac scored 18 points each for the Elasto Painters, which also got 17 from import Nick Evans, 12 from Andrei Caracut, and 11 from Anton Asistio.
Rain or Shine will next take on league-leader University of Irvine as their final opponent at the close of the tournament on Sunday.
