Defending champ wins in SHAABAA

CEBU, Philippines - Defending champion Kia Motors/White Gold defeated A+Structures/Ecoblocks, 66-56, to post back-to-back victories in the 2011 Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA)-Cebu Landmasters Cup at SHS-AdC gym in Canduman, Mandaue City.

Last year’s Most Valuable Player Dave Lim carried his team anew with 24 points.

The absence of A+Structures/Ecoblocks trusted center Leigh Dixon allowed Kia/White Gold to take control of the game.

Kia/White Gold now has an improved standing of three wins and a loss while A+Structures/Ecoblocks has a 2-2 card.

On the other hand, Gaisano Capital and Kiki’s Catering/JAPFA joins RDAK/Edcon and Istorya.net at second spot with 4-1 marks after winning their respective matches.

Gaisano Capital escaped defeat against Mackent, 54-53 while Kiki’s Catering/JAPFA outsmarted Kunstof uPVC Windows and Doors, 58-56.

The scores:

1st Game

Gaisano Capital (54) – Dimaano 22, Carillo 13, Blanco 7, Dinsay 7, Jacobe 3, Kokseng 3, Padayhag 2, Po 2, Rodriguez 2

Mackent (53) – Villamor 19, Montalban 8, Uy 8, Cabrera 6, Mapalo 4, Uy 3, Durano 2, Yap 2

2nd Game

Kia (66) – Lim 24, Uy 11, Borromeo 10, Lo 8, Alejandro 4, Cañares 4, Que 2, Tan 2

A+Structures/Ecoblocks (56) – Cimafranca 15, Shan 14, Roma 9, Tagaloguin 8, Pio 6, Dela Cruz 2, Yu 2

3rd Game

Kiki's Catering/JAPFA (58) – Valmoria 17, Macasling 16, Downey 10, Acuña 3, Branzuela 3, Dy 3, Go 3, Lim 3, Aldeguer 2, Cimafranca 2, Sanchez 2

Kunstof (56) – Datan 20, Lao 10, Tuaño 9, Tancinco 6, Palma 5, Gajudo 2, Lagman 2, Tiu 2. (FREEMAN)