Panthers outwit Webmasters

The University of Southern Philippines Panthers defeated anew the University of Cebu Webmasters, 104-97, to win the Compostela Fiesta Invitational basketball tournament last Thursday at the Compostela gym.

Elvis Labares underscored his vast experience by leading his team with 24 points while Bryan Travero and Glenn Pendang made 18 and 12 points, respectively.

The Panthers of coach Raul Latonio made it into the finals by beating the University of San Jose Recoletos Jaguars in the semifinals and the latter was relegated to play for third place against the University of San Carlos Warriors. Allen Abellanosa also scored 24 points to lead the Webmasters.

The scores:

USP (104) - Labares 24, Travero 18, Pendang 12, Belandre 10, Gallarde 8, Colonia 6, Bartolabac 6, Demape 5, Ceniza 4, Rogado 4, Latonio 3, Mercader 2, Cumba 2.

UC (97) -Abellanosa 24, Ayok 20, Ducay 13, Sesante 11, Abatayo 9, Saludsod 9, Batobalonos 5, Yncierto 3, Cadayong 2, Cipariano 1.

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