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9-MAN DEFENDING CHAMPIONS COBRAS OVERCOME RETURNING PANTHERS By Michael Kenji Izumi PhilBoxing.com Mon, 17 Aug 2015 CEBU CITY ? Defending champions Southwestern University (SWU) Cobras playing with nine-men had a hard time in shaking off the challenge of the returning University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Panthers before a fourth quarter run enabled them to win 86-76 in a thrilling game in the 15th season of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) basketball tournament last Thursday at the Cebu Coliseum. The Cobras had to overcome the pressure defense of the Panthers handled by Coach Albert Alocillo who banked on their 3-point shooting to keep the game close and were even just one point behind at halftime, 42-41. After six lead changes in the 3rd period the boys of Coach Raul "Yayoy" Alcoseba showed their veteran smarts and their championship experience and poise anchored by the trio of reigning MVP Mark Jayven Tallo, Anton Pardo and rookie Fil-Samoan Jesse "Juju" Bautista to grab the lead at the end of the 3rd period, 63-60. USPF kept the game close in the 4th period with three 3-pointers by Karl Langahin and Kimo Bajamunde but SWU's Bautista sealed the game for the Cobras as he finished off the Panthers with an offensive rebound and a putback which give the Cobras a 90-81 lead with 1:45 left in the game en route to their second win of the season. Bautista?s superb all-round game in which he scored 27 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and converted 15 of 17 free throws earned for him the ?Best Player of the Game? accolade from Viva Sports TV panellists Rico Navarro and Sandi Grumo. Pardo contributed 21 points and 4 rebounds; while Tallo recorded a near triple-double with 18 points, 17 rebounds and 9 assists. The Panthers who suffered their third straight setback were led by Kimo Bajamunde with 15 points and 3 rebounds, while Brantford Borces and Mhike Patalinghug scored 14 and 12 points respectively. In the juniors division, the University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers cruised to an easy victory over the Don Bosco Technology Center (DBTC) Greywolves, 76-37 for their 2nd win in three outings. The Greywolves suffered their 3rd straight loss of the season. The scores: SWU (86) -- Bautista 27, Pardo 21, Tallo 18, Luz 10, Auditor 6, Racho 4, Clam 0, Holper 0, Gonzaga 0. USPF (76) -- Bajamunde 15, Borces 14, Patalinghug 12, Langahin 9, Quiachon 6, Avance?a 5, Bolivar 5, Sastrillas 3, Cando 3, Alocillo 2, Colina 2, Villamor 0, Laver 0. Quarter Scores: 19-14; 41-42; 63-60; 86-76. Click here to view a list of other articles written by Michael Kenji Izumi.  |
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