USJ-R notches fourth win in Partner's Cup hoop

CEBU, Philippines - Christian Senining pumped in 10 straight of his 12 points in the final period highlighted by a pair of back-breaking triples to carry the Ave Maria Sanctuary Park-USJR Jaguars to an 80-73 victory over the Aerosol-USPF Panthers in the 4th CESAFI Partner’s Cup last Sunday at the Cebu Coliseum.

Burly center Kurt Amores also churned out a dozen points as the Jaguars firmed up their grip of the solo lead with an immaculate 4-0 record.

Senining’s first triple that was part of the 9-0 blast gave the Jaguars a 54-53 edge, while the second further pad their lead to five, 63-58. He and Amores then scored six points more to give the Jaguars a 71-63 breather entering the final four-minute mark of the contest.

The Panthers were within striking range, 70-75, with only 52 seconds left to play but blew their chances to come closer as guard Jordan Bardillas was whistled for an offensive foul.

Elvis Labares had 11 points, while Ellison Rivera and Christian Tinoy added 10 each for the Panthers, who are mourning the death of the member of their coaching staff in Nick Seno, a former UV Lancer.

The scores

Ave Maria-USJR (80) - Senining 12, Amores 12, Abing 8, Duran 7, Bibera 7, Ponce 6, Delfino 5, Lapiz 5, Gabas 4, Suliman 4, Albarillo 3, De la Peña 2, Olvedido 2

Aerosol-USPF (73) - Labares 11, Rivera 10, Tinoy 10, Dajalos 9, D. Ferraren 8, Ferraren 6, Mercader 5, Bardillas 4, Durano 4, Filoteo 2, Sedurifa 2, Misa 2 Halftime: 28-33. (GGM)    (FREEMAN NEWS)