(Interstat) — APOLLON BC 86, MORPHOU 80

APOLLON BC overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Morphou 86-80 on Saturday in Cypriot Division A basketball, defying national statistical projections. The visiting Apollon trailed 37-34 at intermission before a 30-point third quarter propelled them to victory. Ismael Plet led Apollon with 16 points and 15 rebounds, while Jamarii Thomas added 22 points and eight assists. Morphou’s Elijah Watson scored a game-high 21 points in the loss. Both teams moved to 5-7 across all competitions this season. Apollon BC avenged an earlier season loss to Morphou from October.