CEBU, Philippines - Eyeberry ’86 toyed with Maglev ’90 from start to finish to hammer out a convincing 81-63 victory in the University of San Carlos Boys High Alumni Basketball Association (USCBHABA) Atan Guardo Barkadahan Cup at the USC-North Campus gym.
Arturo Pepito “Pitoy” Mata charted 25 points even as three others cashed in double figures for Eyeberry ’86, which rattled Maglev ’90 with its decisive opening attack, 27-10.
After toning down in the second period, Eyeberry of team manager and Brgy. Tisa top councilor Hon. Jeson L. Guardo unleashed another crippling offensive to blow up its lead to 23 points, 66-43, leaving Maglev ’90 in the dark the rest of the way.
The USCBHABA is sponsored by Uniherb Philippines, one of the country’s leading health companies that produces popular food supplements such as Arthro, Heartvit, Kidneycare, Diabet, Eyeberry, and Athan. Games are broadcast on Guardo TV Channel 6, a first in the league’s eight-year history.
The scores
Eyeberry (81) — Mata 25, Romarate 19, Congson 14, Gabas 11, Monsanto 6, Romero 4, Angan 2
Maglev (63) — Sievert 25, Piquero 18, Tio 7, Quinicot 6, Lawas 4, Ranili 3
Quarterscores:27-10, 40-26, 6-43, 82-63. - PR (THE FREEMAN)