Abia State’s male basketball team, Abia Stars, defeated the Anambra basketball team 26-50 at the indoor hall of Umuahia township stadium on Thursday as the South East Basketball Championship kicked off. The Abia team, captained by Ifeanyi Emmanuel Kpatuma, produced a scintillating performance in the game, dominating the four rounds and converting most of their chances. The South East Championship, which is being hosted by Abia State, will end on Saturday, while the eventual winner will represent the South East in the annual National Basketball Championship. While declaring the championship ope…