Wildcats stun Lancers

CEBU, Philippines — The Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats downed reigning four-peat champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers, 79-64, in what is by far the biggest upset in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 26 basketball tournament on Sunday, October 25, at the University of San Carlos (USC)-Downtown Campus Gymnasium.

It was a sweet redemption of sorts for the Wildcats, who were beaten to the pulp by the heavily favored Lancers, 85–63, in their first-round encounter on October 4 at the Cebu Coliseum.

Garryl Dave Layaguin bagged 19 points with seven rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block, while

John Eimrod Rodulfa tossed in 16 points, two assists and three steals as the Wildcats joined the USC Warriors at third place in the college division standings with similar 6-4 win-loss records.

Jeshram Baliwan finished with 11 points and nine rebounds, while Axyl James Casas cashed in 10 points, four rebounds and two assists for the Wildcats, who outclassed the Lancers in the final quarter, 24-12, resulting in a 15-point rout.

Kent Ivo Salarda posted a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Winston Bingil dished out 13 points but their efforts went to waste as the Lancers dropped to 7-3.

In the other collegiate duel, Dan Mitchell Ferraren and Revo Lao scored 13 points apiece as the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM) Webmasters edged the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Panthers, 61-59, for their only third victory in 10 games.

In high school action, ‎Zane Oddyssie Ondoy fired 24 points and six rebounds, while Antonio Joseph Issifu added 15 points, four rebounds and three steals as the Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) Greywolves barged into the win column with a 77-67 whacking of the Benedicto College (BC) Baby Cheetahs.

Zhen Francis Ancheta delivered an all-around performance with 13 points, five rebounds, seven assists and eight steals to help the Greywolves snap their six-game losing streak.

‎Jhun Miguel Telmo sizzled with 20 points and eight rebounds as University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguar Cubs dominated the San Carlos School of Cebu (SCSC) Baby Warriors, 100-71.

Pipa Cababahay chipped in 14 points, three rebounds, three assists and four steals, while Ardan Cyrus Navarro churned out 11 points, four assists and three steals as the Jaguar Cubs improved to 6-2.

In the other result, ‎Kirbey Borbon exploded for 27 points with nine rebounds as the UV Baby Lancers thrashed the PAREF Springdale School Titans, 86-59.

Rhadz Simon Silawan and Jancy Llyco Ventura contributed 14 points each for the Baby Lancers, who now hold a 3-4 record.