CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sacred Coronary heart College-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles, the defending highschool champions, fended off a late surge from the College of Southern Philippines Basis (USPF) Child Panthers to safe a 58-52 victory of their ultimate elimination sport within the Cebu Colleges Athletic Basis, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 24 Basketball Event.
The sport befell on Saturday, November 23, on the Cebu Coliseum.
What initially appeared like a simple finale for the Magis Eagles became a grueling contest, because the resilient Child Panthers pushed them via seven lead modifications and three ties earlier than SHS-AdC pulled away within the ultimate quarter.
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With this win, the Magis Eagles conclude the elimination spherical with a powerful 10-1 document, securing the second seed and a twice-to-beat benefit within the Remaining 4. They’re set to face the College of the Visayas (UV) Child Lancers within the semifinals on November 29.
Massive man Jelo Mar Rota delivered a dominant efficiency, registering a large double-double with 21 factors, 19 rebounds, two steals, and one help whereas taking pictures an environment friendly 8-of-12 from the sphere.
Rota was instrumental within the decisive fourth quarter, the place he scored practically half of his whole factors. With the Child Panthers initially holding a slim 41-40 lead, Rota spearheaded a 51-45 turnaround that proved essential for the Magis Eagles.
Regardless of USPF’s relentless strain, chopping the deficit to only two factors at 54-52, Froilan Maglasang sealed the victory by sinking all 4 of his free throws within the closing moments. Maglasang completed the sport with seven factors, 5 assists, and three steals. Alden Paul Cainglet additionally contributed eight factors, six rebounds, two blocks, and one help.
For USPF, Luke Brent Dy was the lone double-digit scorer, recording a double-double of 12 factors and 13 rebounds.
Fritz Gonzales added eight factors however missed two essential three-point makes an attempt that would have saved the sport inside attain. The Child Panthers ended their season with a 4-7 document, capping off a difficult marketing campaign.
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