The Hawks just sized up their University of Makati counterparts in the first half before unleashing the full might of their power in the last two quarters for the 48-point demolition in their penultimate game in the elims.
With coach Loreto Tolentino shuffling his reserves early on, the Hawks trailed by six, 24-30, at first quarter’s end before taking a slim 57-49 lead at the half.
Going to their main men as they returned from the halftime huddle, the Hawks built a commanding 94-59 advantage at the end of the third and never let up in the last 10 minutes of play.
UM’s one-two punch of Louie Aquino and Ryan Regalado scored 50 points between themselves with backups Oliver Casipit, Dennis dela Rosa and Pol Santiago combining for 43.
Ryon delos Trinos, Joeryl Salem, Gener Bernados, Eduardson Vidanes, Ace Margarejo and Carlo Ocampo contributed key numbers.
Jonathan Dumangcas, James Bangubang, Jonathan Barrios and Gerald Lorica pumped in 12 points or more to pace University of Makati.
In the other game, Emilio Aguinaldo College, drawing double-digit outputs from six players, whipped St. Clare College of Caloocan, 85-80.