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PBA: Aaron Fuller's 35-20 game powers NLEX past luckless Columbian Dyip

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/08/29/20180829_gov.jpg"/><figcaption>Aaron Fuller led NLEX with 35 points and 21 rebounds against Columbian Dyip on Wednesday. PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div>Aaron Fuller scored 35 points and pulled down 21 rebounds to help NLEX defeat Columbian Dyip 116-104 in the PBA Governors&#x27; Cup at Araneta Coliseum.Proving as a deserving replacement for injured Olu Ashaolu, Fuller spearheaded the Road Warriors’ high scoring effort Wednesday night to quell a series of uprisings by the Dyip late in the game.“We wanted to come out and be aggressive, I just wanted to be aggressive on offense, try to get many rebounds as much as possible,” said Fuller, who returned to NLEX to allow ashaolu to recover from a knee injury.Akeem Wright outscored Fuller with 37 points, but NLEX got more scoring output from its locals.Larry Fonacier had 17 points, while Kenneth Ighalo added 15. Bong Galanza and JR Quiñahan chipped in 10 points each.The victory allowed the Road Warriors to barge their way back to the win column following a lopsided 102-72 beating from Magnolia last Wednesday.The Road Warriors now sport a 3-1 record, while the Dyip remain winless in 3 games.<div>The scores:</div>NLEX 116 - Fuller 35, Fonacier 17, Ighalo 15, Quinahan 10, Galanza 10, Tallo 7, Mallari 7, Marcelo 6, Miranda 3, Tiongson 3, Paniamogan 3.Columbian 104 - Wright 37, King 22, Khobuntin 10, McCarthy 9, Gabriel 9, Lastimosa 7, Cahilig 6, Escoto 4, Corpuz 0, Ababou 0, Tubid 0, Camson 0, Cabrera 0, Celda 0.Quarters: 33-34, 64-62, 91-87, 116-104.(For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.)

Aaron Fuller scored 35 points and pulled down 21 rebounds to help NLEX top Columbian Dyip 116-104 in the PBA Governors' Cup Wednesday.

Aaron Fuller scored 35 points and pulled down 21 rebounds to help NLEX top Columbian Dyip 116-104 in the PBA Governors' Cup Wednesday.