Customs Police prevails over Assessment, 86-82

Customs Police prevailed over Assessment to register its first victory, 86-82, in the 35-above division, Wednesday night in the 10th Customs Employees and Brokers Union (CEBU) Collector's Cup basketball tournament at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Gym in Punta Princesa.

Triggerman Jingjing Rama provided the assault and scattered 18 points, capped by four triples. He also drew additional support from Gary Sicat and Bryan Ravago, who had 18 and 17 points, respectively.

Customs Police posted the biggest lead, 70-48, by the end of the third quarter, but Assessment tried to rally behind Randy Abarintos and Elmer Bailio as they cruised to 34-16 count, however, it proved to be its last ditch as Customs maintained its composure until the final whistle.

Jun Borromeo unleashed a game-high 22 points including 15 points in the pivotal period while Jojo Quiño and Rey Pernito chipped in 15 markers for Assessment as they now share with Customs with 1-3 win loss record.

In the 35-below category, Duterte Customs Brokerage whacked CEBU, 71-57, in a fight-marred match.

The game was halted in the remaining 1:29 minutes in the final quarter after a brawling incident resulting to a free-for-all.

Duterte Customs now sports a 3-1 card while CEBU has a 2-2 record.

In the other game, Assessment won via default against MEZ.

The scores

35-above

Police (86) - Rama 18, Sicat 18, Ravago 17, Arizabal 8, Alindopgan 7, Mabalu 7, Velez 4, Mongaya 3, Boniao 2, Nadal 2

Assessment (82) - Borromeo 22, Quiño 15, Pernito 15, Bailio 14, Lopez 6, Abarintos 5, Sameon 4, Vitor 2

35-below

Duterte (71) - Cuyos 21, F. Cacharro 17, Montebon 8, Largosa 6, Cabonada 5, Montero 4, Manlosa 3, P. Cacharro 2, Mangubat 2, Dela Calzada 2, Montero 1

CEBY (57) - Go 22, Lopez 10, Areglo 8, Pejo 5, Ompad 5, Cabañez 3, Barcenas 2, Trinidad 2