Van Dolf Urdaneta of UV goes for a layup throughout their Cesafi 15-U championship recreation towards CEC. | Photograph from Sugbuanong Kodaker
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The College of the Visayas (UV) Child Lancers outlasted the Cebu Japanese Faculty (CEC) Dragons to say the historic inaugural title of the Cebu Colleges Athletic Basis, Inc. (Cesafi) 15-under basketball match on Wednesday, December 4, on the Cebu Coliseum.
In an exciting encounter that noticed regulation finish in a 44-all impasse, the Child Lancers showcased resilience and willpower to seal the victory in time beyond regulation.
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Van Dolf Urdaneta led UV with a stellar efficiency, contributing 13 factors, 5 rebounds, three blocks, and one steal. As the one double-digit scorer for his group, Urdaneta’s efforts earned him the distinguished ‘Most Precious Participant’ award.
Supporting Urdaneta’s efforts had been Wade Rizarri and Jake Ybañez, who chipped in seven and eight factors, respectively.
On the opposite facet, CEC’s Dwayne Cañete led his group with 12 factors, whereas Marky Goc-ong added 9 in a valiant however finally unsuccessful effort.
The sport remained tightly contested all through. UV held a slim 43-41 lead with 4:23 left in regulation, however CEC’s Niño Tagpuno tied it up at 43-all with a vital basket.
Moments later, Cañete intercepted a cross and drew a foul, changing from the free-throw line to present CEC a 44-43 edge with simply 1:25 left on the clock.
Each groups struggled with turnovers within the closing moments, however UV’s Lamar Cabahug managed to attract a foul and sank one in every of two free throws, forcing time beyond regulation at 44-all.
Within the further interval, UV took management, unleashing a decisive 14-5 run to safe the championship and etch their identify in historical past as the primary Cesafi 15-under champions. Impressively, 9 of these got here from Urdaneta who sank three triples.
Regardless of the loss, CEC discovered comfort as Ryle Subeta earned a spot within the Legendary 5, becoming a member of UV’s Gabrielle Manlucot, USC’s Vince Ibarrita, and Benedicto Faculty’s Francel Flores.
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