Steel Trust, Skyforce dispute semis slot

MANILA, Philippines - Steel Trust Corp. demolished Jekasa Sportswear, 109-82, to arrange a showdown with Skyforce Team for the last semifinal berth in Group A in the second DELeague Open Invitational Basketball Cup at the Marikina Sports Park gym in Marikina City over the weekend.

Skyforce Team trampled ACS Team, 100-86, to tie Steel Trust at 4-1 behind Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall’s 5-1 slate.

Steel Trust and Skyforce dispute the other semis slot at 8 tonight.

Hobe Bihon held off Arquitectos Construction, 94-90, to likewise catch Hog’s Breath at the Group B helm.

Eric dela Cuesta scored 21 points while Christian Jefferson posted 19 points and 10 rebounds for Hobe, which annexed its fourth straight victory.

Arquitectos Construction bowed out of the semis race with a 1-4 card.

Sta. Lucia advanced to the semis with a walkover win over During’s BBQ in the tournament organized by Marikina Mayor Del de Guzman and sponsored by PCA-MARIVALLEY, OLOPS College, Jekasa Sportswear, Hobe Bihon, Mckie’s Video, Simply Delicious, and LUYONG Panciteria.