CEBU, Philippines - Team CRV rode on the heroics of Marnil Tomada to eke out 67-61 win over Habagat, even as Matthew bounced escaped with a 69-64 victory over defending champion Simpolang Barbecue Haus in the 3rd F. Llamas Youth Association (FYA) basketball tournament at the Sitio Manggahan open court in Brgy. Punta Princesa, this city.
Tomada finished with only six points, but it was Ranel Patalita and Dexter Caballero who paced CRV with 16 points each.
Tata Laborte had a team-high 20 points for Habagat.
On the other hand, Arnie Atuel led Matthew with 16 points, while Dodong Cabigas added 15 markers.
The scores
First game
CRV (67) - Patalita 16, Caballero 16, Tomada 6, Torrelisa 5, Garcia 5, Ago 3, Dacayana 3, Babao 2, Villacastin 2
Habagat (61) - Laborte 20, Abella 10, E. Oropa 9, M. Oropa 8, Arias 4, Aunzo 4, Rosaceña 2, Salinas 2 (GGM) (FREEMAN)