By Adrian Stewart Co

Khapri Alston made an immediate impact for the Columbian Dyip in their 117-110 win over the Alaska Aces last night in the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

The American forward tallied a double-double with 38 points and 22 rebounds, while Jaymar Perez added 28 points, and Glenn Khobuntin supplied 16.

Alston got shots in early, giving the Dyip a 24-14 start. Alaska responded with a run in the second quarter and took a 45-39 lead; however, the Dyip rallied and managed to tie things up at halftime, 56-56.

In the third, Alston pushed the Dyip to a 15-point lead.

Despite Alaska closing the gap to 78-71, hits from Perez helped the Dyip gain a 93-81 lead.

Alaska made their final push in the fourth period and got as close as 101-107 but hits from Perez and Khobuntin put the Dyip in front, 111-104./ASC, WDJ