Satria makes it to IBL final

Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

Satria Muda Britama defeated Panasia Garuda 64-60 in overtime in the second game of their Indonesian Basketball League semifinals here on Saturday.

The win gave Satria a 2-0 series victory and a ticket to next month's final against either HP Aspac or Bhinneka Sritex, who will play their second game on Sunday.

Aspac took a 1-0 series lead after defeating Bhinneka 91-38 on Friday.

Satria coach Fictor Roring was delighted with the victory, hailing his players' determination during the game.

"Satria players had the heart to battle it out throughout the game," Fictor said.

Panasia coach Heru Juarso was philosophical about the defeat. "It appears that we did not have the luck to make it to the final. The other team was just mentally stronger."

Panasia got off to a good start, taking an early 17-15 lead. They pushed the lead to 32-24 at the half and 46-44 at the end of the third quarter, before Satria leveled the game at 58-58 at the end of regulation.

Satria was able to hang on for the win in overtime.

Satria defeated Panasia 62-57 in the first game on Friday.