UC Site owners gamers and training employees proudly pose for a gaggle picture after beating the USJ-R Jaguars. | By Glendale Rosal
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The College of Cebu (UC) Site owners made a robust assertion within the Cebu Faculties Athletic Basis, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 24, outplaying the College of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars, 76-58, on Sunday night time, October 6, on the Cebu Coliseum.
Constructing on their early momentum after a decisive season-opening win in opposition to Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Faculties (CRMC) Mustangs, 79-65, the Site owners now sit at 2-0. They’re now tied atop the standings with rivals and defending champions, the College of the Visayas (UV) Inexperienced Lancers, and the Benedicto School Cheetahs.
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UC wasted no time asserting their dominance on the ground, racing to an early 16-3 lead. They went on to push the hole to as a lot as 27 factors, 51-24, early within the third quarter.
Their dimension, suffocating protection, and relentless tempo saved the Jaguars scrambling all through the sport.
Whereas the Jaguars managed a spirited rally within the fourth quarter, trimming the result in simply seven, 50-57, with 7:02 remaining, UC head coach Kern Sesante rapidly reinserted his beginning unit to regular the ship.
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Led by standout performances from Danie Boy Lapiz and Luther Leonard, the Site owners responded with an 11-0 run, burying any hopes of a USJ-R comeback.
Lapiz, who took management of the sport, led all scorers with 21 factors on 6-of-12 capturing, together with a 5-of-10 from past the arc. He added 5 rebounds and a block to cap off his stellar night time.
UC’s depth additionally shone by means of with Jasper Pacaña contributing 13 factors, 2 rebounds, and a pair of assists, whereas rookie Jepherson Nonol and Leonard chipped in with 9 factors every.
Leonard additionally dominated the glass with 11 rebounds, as UC received the rebounding battle, 54-43, and outscored USJ-R in quick break factors, 24-11.
Regardless of the lopsided loss, USJ-R’s group captain Elmer Echavez put in a valiant effort, ending with 14 factors, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 help.
However his efforts weren’t sufficient to forestall the Jaguars from slipping to a 1-2 report within the standings.
With lopsided back-to-back wins, the Site owners have proven they’re greater than prepared for one more run within the finals.
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