Wildcats stun Webmasters

CEBU, Philippines — The Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats pulled off a 59-53 upset of the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 26 basketball tournament Thursday night, October 1, at the Cebu Coliseum.

The Wildcats trailed by seven points early but took control after seizing the upper hand, 29-27, at halftime. They led by as many as nine points before cruising to a six-point victory.

Braebon Ali Thompson finished with 13 points, nine rebounds, two assists and a steal for the Wildcats, who improved to 4-3 and moved into a tie with the Webmasters.

Luther Leonard posted a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Maverick Eligoyo added 12 points and eight rebounds in a losing cause for UC.

In the juniors division, Jake David Guanco sizzled with 17 points, four rebounds and three assists to power the Benedicto College (BC) Baby Cheetahs to a 61-56 victory over the San Carlos School of Cebu (SCSC) Baby Warriors.

Rajnish Butaslac chipped in 11 points, four rebounds and two steals for the Baby Cheetahs, who improved to 2-3.

Lance Luther Aballe fired 25 points with six rebounds, three assists and three steals, while Ahron Andrei Casul tallied 15 points, six rebounds, four steals and an assist, but their efforts went for naught as the Baby Warriors suffered their third loss in five games.