UV and BC Cheetahs gamers battle for a rebound of their CESAFI Season 24 Last 4 showdown.| Picture from Sugbuanong Kodaker
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The College of the Visayas (UV) Inexperienced Lancers showcased their championship pedigree Friday night time, dominating the Benedicto School Cheetahs, 76-60, to safe a spot within the Cebu Faculties Athletic Basis Inc. (CESAFI) Season 24 School Basketball Finals.
The sport that occurred on the Cebu Coliseum marked UV’s constant finals look, a testomony to their storied legacy, which incorporates 15 titles and back-to-back championships within the final two seasons.
Awaiting them within the finals are their rivals, the undefeated College of Cebu (UC) Site owners, the one group handy UV a loss within the elimination spherical.
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Below the tutelage of five-time CESAFI champion coach Gary Cortes, the Inexperienced Lancers entered the semifinals because the second seed with a twice-to-beat benefit over the third-seeded and season darkish horse, the Cheetahs. Not like their hard-fought 71-68 victory in opposition to Benedicto School earlier this month, UV prevailed within the second half after a shaky begin on Friday.
Regardless of enduring eight lead modifications and three deadlocks within the early going, UV finally overwhelmed the Cheetahs. After a decent first half, the place they led 40-39, the Inexperienced Lancers discovered their rhythm and surged forward. They turned a slim nine-point lead, 53-44, right into a commanding 20-point benefit,70-50, by the beginning of the fourth quarter.
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UV’s dominance was evident within the painted space, the place they outscored Benedicto School 48-36. Additionally they capitalized on their opponents’ errors, changing turnovers right into a lopsided 30-14 scoring margin. Effectivity on second-chance alternatives (14-10) and in transition (21-16).
PJ Taliman led the cost of their CESAFI recreation with a double-double, posting 16 factors, 11 rebounds, two blocks, one steal, and one help. Crew captain Jim Paul Amistoso added 11 factors, three assists, two steals, and one rebound, delivering a well-rounded efficiency.
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For the Cheetahs, Serge Gabines put up a valiant effort with 15 factors, 5 rebounds, two steals, and a block, whereas Denrick Orgong contributed 12 factors. The Cheetahs will face the College of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) within the battle for third place on December 3.
In the meantime, the extremely anticipated Greatest-of-Three Finals between UV and UC kicks off on December 5 at 6:45 p.m.
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