KARACHI, Feb 25: Karachi University shocked holders and the hosts NED University 66-45 in the final to win the Inter-university Zone ‘G’ basketball championship at the latter’s courts on Thursday.

The winners enjoyed an edge over their opponents’ right from the start and led 27-17 at half time.

Prolific scorer Akmal Jamil was the backbone of his team’s triumph contributing 22 points. He was ably supported by Mohammad Shabbar 15, Agha M. Ibrahim 10 and Haroon 9.

Arsalan Khan and Wasif Shaukat scored nine points apiece for losers followed by Zainul Abedin 8.Both the teams have qualified for the final rounds being played at Lahore from March 4.

Earlier, NED University outplayed Sir Syed University 72-33 while Karachi University beat Greenwich University 25-20 in the semi-final matches on Wednesday.

The KU and Greenwich match was marred by an ugly incident which led to free for all and a walkout by the latter some eight minutes before final hooter. The match was awarded to the KU after the losers did not turn up in given time. — Sports Correspondent