CEBU, Philippines - Lion Tiger Aerosol put their acts together in the second half to score a masterful 59-45 victory over San Marino Corned Tuna in the 5th CESAFI Partners' Cup at the Cebu Coliseum.
Lion Tiger finished the elimination round with a 10-2 win-loss record.
The semifinal cast had been officially determined the other night composed of Lion Tiger, Gaisano Capital, San Marino and Rose Aquarius.
Game 1 of the semifinal round shifts to the USC gym with the entry of UAAP's UP Fighting Maroons as guest team.
The Maroons take on San Marino and either Lion Tiger or Gaisano Capital will battle against the Rose Aquarius.
Chris Perolino topscored with 13 points for Lion Tiger, which outscored San Marino, 18-8, in the final period.
The scores
Lion Tiger (59) - Perolino 13, Abad 10, Cincoflores 9, Lao 5, Mraceer 4, Avellanoza 4, Codilla 4, Graf 2, Arong 2, Premacio 2, Silva 2, Rios 2
San Marino (45) - Armecin 15, Guillena 6, Ortuyo 4, Nalos 4, Hernando 4, Limalima 3, Padilla 3, Ypil 2, Pineda 2, Pacquiao 2 (FREEMAN NEWS)