CCUPA arranges final battle against CEBAMA

CEBU, Philippines - The Cebu Customs United Personeros Association (CCUPA) and CEBAMA Brokers knocked out separate foes in contrasting fashion to set up a championship showdown in the 1st CCUPA-CCBI basketball tournament at the Benjamin Solon Memorial Sports Complex in Brgy. Cogon-Ramos, this city.

CCUPA led by club president Yoly Cena booked the first finals ticket with a 74-67 victory over MS Trucking, while CEBAMA terminated the Pimentel Brokers, 94-87.

Takloy Moral paced CCUPA with 20 points followed by Gelrun Gelbolingo with 19.

Jaymar Elloren paced MS Trucking with 29 points, but apparently they had problems in the backcourt due to the absence of top pointguard Baeng Medalle who was sidelined by stomach ache.

On the other hand, five CEBAMA players finished in double figures led by Niño Iso with 24 points, while Noel Medalle paced Pimentel with 19 markers.

The scores

First game

CCUPA (74) - Moral 20, Gelbolingo 19, Palero 8, Villaronza 6, Sagario 3, Diaz 2, Solidarios 2, Sagarino 2, Cedeño 2

MS Trucking (67) - Elloren 29, Chio 13, Palmewro 12, Abellana 7, Villacastin 5 Halftime: 36-26

Second game

CEBAMA (94) - Iso 24, Francia 22, Tecson 16, Garcia 11, Hendive 10, Peras 4, Villarin 3, Allan 2, Cabrera 1

Pimentel (87) - Medalle 19, Maningo 17, Herbito 17, Pangue 11, Ibo 9, Allerite 8, Arong 3 Halftime: 46-35 (GGM) (FREEMAN)