Yulon beat BCC Mars 72-54 to finish on top of the standing in the first leg of the 2001 President Cup with 6-1. In the final game of the first leg, Yulon led by as many as 20 points. Bank of Taiwan became the most surprising team of the first leg when they win three straight after a 4-game losing streak.
■First Leg Standing
Yulon 6-1
Jutai Tech 5-2
BCC Mars 4-3
Taiwan Beer 4-3
Bank of Taiwan 3-4
Military 2-5
Yi-tong Trust Agency 2-5
Dacin Construction 2-5
(Thru December 7)