Louis Edem Invitational Basketball Championship: Rivers Hoopers beat Ebun Comets to stay unbeaten

Nigerian champions, Rivers Hoopers made it back-to-back wins in the ongoing Louis Edem Invitational Basketball Championship after a 70-48 victory over Ebun Comets on Tuesday.

The KingsMen, who were on standby 24 hours earlier, struggled on the offensive end at the start of the first quarter.

Buchi Nwaiwu contributed 8 points to give Hoopers a 2-point lead going to the break (34-32).

Midway through the third quarter, Hoopers had built a double-digit lead, which was further stretched to 12 points with 4 minutes remaining.

Two late three-pointers by Abel Offia and Toye Duro-Ladipo in the fourth extended the gap to 22 points.

Rivers Hoopers will play against Police Batons in their next game on Wednesday.