CEBU, Philippines - The Our Lady of Fatima ousted Bostolits, 104-96, to set up a title showdown with H&C Sand and Gravel Dealer in the 2009 Saturday Club basketball tournament at the Quiot Sports Complex.
Fatima got off to a hot 32-18 start and then closed the first half with a 14-point advantage, 54-40.
Fatima maintained a huge 83-69 edge but Bostolits woke up from a deep offensive slumber in the windup but time was not on its side.
Glenn Birao topscored for Fatima with 31 points, while ace pointman Lito Navarro chipped in 22 markers. Lito Ortiz, Michael Arias and Efren Mosqueda banged in 40 points combined.
The scores
Fatima (104) - Birao 31, Navarro 22, Ortiz 15, Arias 13, Mosqueda 12, Jumamil 5, Meso 2, Canasa 2, Reyes 2
Bostolits (96) - Dela Peña 17, Malalay 15, Roma 14, Patrimonio 13, Tantiado 12, Masayas 10, Bonbon 6, Naces 3, Palanas 2, Español 2, Eismar 2 (GGM) (FREEMAN NEWS)