CEBU, Philippines - Defending champion Roble Shipping Lines skippered by George Uy spanked Unilink Shipping, 72-68, to grab the solo lead in the Invitational Friendship Cup 2010 basketball tournament at the CEC gym.
In the other game, the Benitez Dental Clinic escaped with a 78-72 victory over Powerball.
Six-foot-three center John Carpio scattered 18 points, while Dindo Sausa added 16 markers as Roble Shipping zoomed on top of the heap with a 4-1 win-loss record.
Louie Navarro tallied 13 markers for Unilink, which fell to 2-3.
Cardo Sararana and Nilo Beintain, on the other hand, connived for 35 points as Benitez bettered its win-loss mark to 3-2. Bondying Mendoza posted 18 points but his efforts went to waste as Powerball absorbed its three loss in five starts.
The scores
First game
Roble Shipping (72) - Carpio 18, Sauza 16, Encallado 12, Maquilan 6, Auza 6, Armenion 6, Sestoso 5, Uy 3
Unilink Shipping (68) - Navarro 13, Anadon 12, Ortega 11, Tabsa 7, Seno 6, Kwan 5, Diola 4, Quinanola 4, Baclay 4, Macion 2
Second game
Benitez D.C. (78) - Sararana 19, Bentain 16, Bensi 12, Bejoc 7, E. Benitez 7, R. Benitez 7, L. Benitez 7, Paquibot 3
Powerball (72) - Mendoza 18, Gaviola 14, Luces 14, Canete 11, Malazarte 8, Estorba 5, Fuentes 2 (GGM) (FREEMAN NEWS)