MLSDF tops bracket B in MLKP U-21 cagefest
The MLSDF selection overcame a spirited endgame resistance by host Consolacion National High School (CNHS) to eke out a crucial 57-53 victory and clinch the top spot in Bracket B going into the quarterfinal round of the 4th M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala Under-21 Developmental Basketball League at the Consolacion Sports Complex.
MLSDF actually figured in a three-way tie with Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology (SCSIT)
MLSDF got 1.05 points followed by SCSIT with 1.02. Cebu Fortune posted only .94.
Thus, MLSDF will enjoy twice-to-beat incentive over the fourth-ranked Consolacion NHS in the next phase of the tournament, in the same way with SCSIT over Cebu Fortune.
MLSDF was ahead the entire game but was constantly threatened by the gritty Consolacion cagers. MLSDF was ahead by four, 50-54, but Lemuel Malagat hit a booming triple to pull Consolacion within a hairline, 53-54, with 29 seconds remaining in the game.
In the ensuing sequence, Mercader was fouled with 12 ticks left before the final buzzer. After making his first shot, Mercader bungled his second attempt, but lady luck smiled at them as they grabbed the offensive rebound. MLSDF then dropped two more free throws to settle the final outcome.
In a non-bearing game, the University of San Carlos (USC) Baby Warriors routed Garing NHS, 72-49. Both teams are already eliminated.
First game
MLSDF (57) - Mercader 14, Daan 12, A. Cabahug 10, Cincoflores 6, R. Cabahug 5, Bucayan 4, E. Cabahug 4, C. Cabahug 2
Consolacion (53) - Malagar 17, Linao 9,
Quarterscores:10-4, 23-21, 42-47, 57-53
Second game
USC (72) - Layola 18, Cabang 15, Reyes 9, Acha 8, Ramos 8, Dinsay 7, Cubillan 5, Alforque 2,
Garing (49) - Pardillo 19, Dabon 9, Boncles 6, Alimoren 5, Capangpangan 4, Lupente 2, Mangilaya 2, Lacio 2
Quarterscores:18-6, 37-15, 58-30, 72-49 — EBV
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