JAKARTA – Amartha Hangtuah's unbeaten record was stopped in the sixth match of the IBL this season. The defeat occurred when they fought Satria Muda Pertamina.
Hangtuah gave up with a score of 67-85 at C-Tra Arena Bandung, Monday, January 31. This victory was also important for Satria Muda who had just been hit by a COVID-19 case on the first day of the Bandung series.
In this match, Antoni Erga scored the first point for Satria Muda, followed by Elijah Foster. Fisyaiful scored Hangtuah's first four points, but points from Arki Dikania Wisnu, Avan Seputra and Foster put Satria Muda 14-6 in the opening five minutes.
Laurentius Steven Oei added to Satria Muda's advantage before it was narrowed by Firman Situmorang. Free throws Oei and William Tinsley finally closed the first quarter for Satria Muda's advantage, 26-10.
In the second quarter, Hangtuah could not keep up with Satria Muda in scoring. They both scored 13 points in this quarter so that Satria Muda still maintained a 39-23 advantage to close the first half.
Satria Muda shot at the start of the third quarter through Juan Laurent Kokodiputro and Foster. They closed this quarter with a 67-44 advantage.
The last quarter, Hangtuah tried to catch up. Gunawan and his colleagues were able to score 23 points, but it was not enough to catch up with Satria Muda who had 18 points in the fourth quarter.
Satria Muda also won 85-67 and gave Hangtuah the first defeat. However, Amartha still sits at the top of the White Division standings with 11 points.
The same position is occupied by Satria Muda in the Red Division. They have collected a total of nine points or are two points ahead of West Bandits Combiphar Solo, who is in second place.
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