CEBU, Philippines — Team Tayud pounded Tugbongan, 73-59, to successfully defend their title in midget category A of the 12th Mayor Teresa “Nene” P. Alegado Cup Fiesta Basketball League in Consolacion, Cebu
Ivan Diano sizzled with 28 points while Vince Carl Nares and Louie Mapa connived for 27 markers for Tayud, which kept Tugbongan at bay since racing to an early 21-13 lead.
After padding their lead to 40-26 at halftime, Tayud sustained their momentum the rest of the way en route to clinching back-to-back titles via 14-point romp.
In senior category A, Pulpogan lived and fight for another day after getting back at Lamac in overtime, 109-104, in Game 2 of their best-of-three finals.
The explosive troika of Russel Moneva, Harold Havier, and Gilbert Gallarde spearheaded Pulpogan’s charge. Moneva erupted for 32 points while Havier and Gallarde tallied 22 and 20 markers, respectively.
James Daniel Ferraren and Joseph Cabahug combined for 50 points while Jacob Baguio added 18 points but their efforts went down the drain for Lamac. — EBV