CEBU, Philippines - Uni-Tec overcame a fourth-quarter meltdown to outlast Boysen Paints, 65-51, in a clash of unbeaten teams in the United Architects Basketball Club (UABC) Season 5 "2nd Corporate Cup" at the Cebu Eastern College (CEC) gym.
Uni-Tec, thus, grabbed the solo lead with an immaculate 4-0 record, while dropping Boysen Paints to second place in a tie with Durabend with identical 3-1 win-loss cards. Durabend charted its third win at the expense of Multi-Line, 84-78.
After closing the third period with a 48-38 lead, the Uni-Tec mainstays toned down in offense but were smart enough in foiling the comeback attempt by Boysen Paints.
Durabend, on the other hand, was never threatened after posting a 13-point advantage, 29-16, after the first 10 minutes of play.
Multi-Line kept on chasing Durabend on the offensive end but could only pull within six points at the final buzzer.
In the other game, Megabond whipped up a furious assault in the final half to thrash Davies Paints by 15 points, 68-53. They kept Multi-Line at bay since jumping off to a sizzling 22-12 start.
The scores
First game
Megabond (68) – Dela Cerna 16, Rizarri R. 14, Opo 8, Belga 6, Parba 6, Marquita 6, Vega 3, Quiling 3, Cañeda 2, Go 2, Tiro 2
Davies Paints (53) - Magtuba 13, Dabon 12, Lumayag 9, Emboy 8, Branzuela 7, Naganhon 2, Castillo2
Quarterscores: 22-12 ; 34-27 ; 48-38 ; 68-53
Second game
Durabend (84) – Panerio 16, Concepcion 15, Matunog 14, Sulay 12, Hisula 10, Laguna 10, Dy 2, Lim 2, Alesna 2, Pepito 2
Multi-Line (78) – Maspiñas 20, Villarin 18, Basallo 12, Lastimosa 10, Sesbreño 8, Pedaria 6, Aves 2, Jalandoni 2
Quarterscores: 29-16 ; 48-36 ; 68-60 ; 84-78.
Third game
Uni-tec (65) – Go12 ,Decatoria 11, Gonesto 10, Baladya 9, Pepito 9, O.Tan 8, Sia 4, Baring 2
Boysen Paints (61) – Cinco 20, Badayos 13, Villacorta 8, Flores 4, Vidal 4, Anino 4, Valleser 2, Partosa 2, Pagay 2, Villacrucis 2
Quarterscores: 20-12 ; 28-24 ; 48-38 ; 65-61 – THE FREEMAN