Starmen battle 100plus in MBL Corporate Cup

MANILA, Philippines - It will be a busy weekend for the MBL Corporate Cup with all eight teams jockeying for positions in the elimination phase taking the floor today and tomorrow at the San Andres gym in Malate.

Parola Maritime (3-1) seeks its fourth win in five matches and the solo lead when it takes on Duraville Realty (1-2) in the featured game at 8:30 p.m. today

Gerry’s Grill (2-1) and Makati Medical Center (0-3) square off in the curtainraiser at 7 p.m.

Tomorrow, it will be Star Group (3-1) against 100plus Isotonic Sports Drink (2-1) at 6 p.m. and Manila-Hobe Bihon (2-2) against Secret Spices (1-3) at 7:30 p.m.

Parola, which is being handled by playing coach Biboy Simon and James Laron, swept three of its first four assignments to take the headstart in this eight-team, single-round tournament sponsored by Cebuana Lhuillier, Ironcon Builders, Dickies Underwear, PRC Couriers and WG Diner.

The Micah Medical Clinic-supported Parola defeated Star Group, 84-80, 100plus, 94-93, and Secret Spices, 93-91, in overtime.

The team’s lone setback came at the hands of Manila-Hobe, 80-83.