SWU Dental Society cagers dominate
CEBU, Philippines - The Southwestern University (SWU) Dentistry students pounded on the Sugbo Dens Thunder-CDS1 of playing coach Dr. Boy Te, 61-54, to rule the bastkeball event that was among the highlights of the annual National Dental Health Month celebration last Tuesday night at the Cebu Coliseum.
The SWU Dentistry wasted away a 12-point lead, 32-44, but turned to the hot hands of Jarred Macasabog, who knocked in six straight free throws in the crucial stretch that bailed them out of danger. Macasabog almost singhle-handedly carry his team to victory with a game-high 25 points.
The Thunder-CDS1 was led by Genaro Borces with 22 points, while Dante Bercede, Jr. added 20 points in a losing effort.
The SWU Dentistry made it to the finals after they toppled the CDU Warriors, while Te and his wards advanced to the finals after dethroning Techdent-CDS2 led by former SWU Cobra JRoss Ceniza. The Warriors went on to claim the third place honors after beating Techdent, 59-57.
The scores
For third
CDU Warriors (59) - Capahi 24, Go 6, Zambrano 3, Innoi 3, Samoya 2, Soler 2, Gaane 2
Techdent-CDS2 (57) - Ceniza 22, Seroy 17, Evardo 7, Arcilla 6, Cabogoy 4
Championship
SWU (61) - Macasabog 25, Magallanes 8, Tampos 7, Nadela 7, Ruiz 4, Cruzado 2, Notarte 2, Micayabas 2, Satorre 2
Thunder-CDS1 (54) - Borces 22, Bercede Jr. 20, Nelo 6, Fenilla 3, Nadela 2, Avila 1(Gabby G. Malagar) (FREEMAN)
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