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Samal, Tagum enter finals of Elite Division


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UNDEFEATED Samal and Tagum beat separate rivals to arrange a title match in the Barangay Elite Division of the ALDU Cup last December 10 at Barangay Ramihan in Panabo City.

Samal Island crushed Panabo City, 95-81 while Tagum City demolished Carmen, 108-87.

It was a close fight in the first quarter with Samal leading by only two points 30-28. But Samal then erupted a 24-6 blast to widen their lead, 54-33 in the second quarter.

Samal never looked back as they took 73-57 in the 3rd quarter.

The Sagare brothers combined for 47 points.

Tagum, on the other hand, immediately take the lead 27-18 but Carmen blasted a 16-26 bomb to grab the upperhand at 43-44.

Tagum, however, bounced back with 41 points to grab the lead, 84-73 in the 3rd quarter and never came back for a one-sided match.

Tagum and Samal will play in the championship next year.

“We want to inform all participating teams that we will continue with our league on January 7 and 8. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year everyone,” said Commissioner Arman Sañano of Davao del Norte Basketball League.

The scores:

(1ST game)
TAGUM (108) – Javier 26, Florin 23, Ferdido 21, Garcia 6, Magallon 6, Marzado 0.

CARMEN (87) – Braem 34, Botin 18, Suarez 14, Cagampang 11, Cuyos 10, Mang-ya 0, Rivera 0.

Halftime: 43-44

(2nd game)

SAMAL (95) – Sagare 33, Sagare 21, Solarte 15, Ybanez 12, Apat 8, Lanoy 4, Alejandro 2.

PANABO (81) – Jasme 31, Bulac 15, Macla 13, Encarnacion 6, Gaslang 6, Tizon 5, Gozon 2, Cabacan 0

Halftime: 54-33


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