Team UC downed host DBTC, 75-42, behind the coaching of engineers Rodel Naval and Julius Castro.
It was followed by the victory of Cebu Institute of Technology (CIT) over University of San Jose Recoletos (USJ-R), 73-69.
On the other hand, CSCST, with only six players in the row, trounced University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF), 74-66.
Advancing to the next round were UC, CSCST, CIT and USJ-R.
The tournament was supervised by Engr. Albert Nuñez, president of PSME Cebu chapter and PSME-Cebu Chapter Chairman for Students Unit, Engr. Edgar U. Tibay
The Scores:
First Game
UC (75)- Gabato 12, Paring, Reg. 9, Nillas 7, Azumbrado 7, Baron 5, Saligan 4, Juanillo 4, Gaviola 4, Manigo 4, Mamaboy 2, Rondrique 2, Tan 2, Paring Rel. 2
DBTC (42)- Lim 17, Itaas 10, Suganob 3, Satorre 3, Yo 2, Ducay 2, Abatayo 2, Reyes 2, Galeos 1
Second Game
CIT (73)- Pacto 19, Suroy-suroy 10, Godinez 8, Villacensio 8, Maala 6, Babatido 5, Abella 4, Paran 3, Delator 3, Labrado 2, Trocio 2, Saberon 1
(69)- Bonita 14, Yungco 13, Faunillan 12, Lasala 10, Pulvera 4, Costas 4, Meguillo 3, Dela Cruz 2, Cawit 2, Cañacao 2, Edem 1
Third Game
CSCST (74)- Suson 32, Dela Cerna 16, Burgos 14, Gidayawan 5, Teng 4
USPF(66)- Villapando 27, Amodia 25, Cabahug 9, Olivar 3, Asofra 2 - Marigold P. Lebumfacil