CEBU, Philippines – The Litigators stunned two-time champion Super Idols, 74-61, at the start of the 5th Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) 2010 Mayor's Cup basketball tournament at the Capitol Parish gym along Escario Street, this city.
In the opener, the Pañeros debuted with a furious 74-45 grounding of the Eagles.
In the other games of a heavy four-game salvo, the Young Lawyer's Association of Cebu (YLAC) defeated the Bros 'N Law, 83-68, while Pecandela bulldozed Mt. Zion, 67-61.
The tandem of Lito Ortiz and Richard Bauzon powered the Litigators with 17 and 15 points, respectively.
Earlier, Van Ligutan finished with 16 points and James Hupp added 14 points to lead YLAC in beating the Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama-led Bros 'N Law.
In the nightcap, Francis Pepito and Sam Malazarte had 10 points each for Pecandela. (THE FREEMAN)