Penshoppe nips Springdale in Hapee caging

CEBU, Philippines - Penshoppe Cebu bannered by Hapee Online cagers spanked Springdale, 91-75, in the continuing action of the Sinulog Cup basketball tournament at the Springdale Gym in Brgy. Lahug, this city.

Behind the leadership of reigning Jr. NBA and CESAFI MVP Mark Jayven Tallo, the garments maker got off to a flying start and took a 15-point lead at the end of the first period.

Drawing good plays from Quintos and Mercado, Springdale rallied back with finesse in the second canto to pull within three, 32-35, at the break.

But that was the best Springdale could muster as Penshoppe whipped up a fierce offensive in the final half to thrash Springdale by 16 points at the final buzzer.

Richcres Nwanaka, who was unstoppable at the shade lane, topscored for Penshoppe with 27 points, while Tallo banged in 20 markers. Jeff Go paced Springdale with 25 markers.

The scores

Hapee Online (91) - Nwanaka 27, Tallo 20, Aguire 10, Nalos 9, Dinsay K. 6, Dela Cruz 4, Guillen 4, Bayno 4, Tacbobo 4, Dinsay J. 2, Empleo 2

Springdale (75) - Go J. 25, Mercado 16, Zuluaga 11, Quintos 9, Go Z. 6, Holasca 5, Adolfo 3

Halftime: 35-32 (PR)   (FREEMAN NEWS)