Senate off to hot start in UNTV Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Senate launched its title bid in style, rallying from a huge 16-point deficit in the first quarter to beat National Housing Authority, 86-80, at the start of the 9th UNTV Cup last Monday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Before some 11,000 spectators, Mark Anthony Marcos presided over the Defenders’ furious comeback by scattering a game-high 27 points on a respectable 12-of-19 shooting from the field. He also had three assists and the same number of rebounds.

UNTV president and CEO Dr. Daniel Razon was elated with the turnout for the tournament designed for public servants.