Skyforce, Antipolo reach DEL semifinal

Games today (Marikina Sports Park)

7 p.m.- Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall vs Skyforce

8:30 p.m.-Hobe Bihon vs PL Antipolo

MANILA, Philippines - Skyforce and PL Antipolo nipped their respective rivals to advance to the round-robin semifinals of the third DELeague Kap. Rudy Francisco Cup Tuesday night at the Marikina Sports Center.

Former PBA players Mark Caceres, Ronjay Enrile and Marlou Aquino combined for 45 points to lead Skyforce to a 112-106 overtime victory over Sealions. Mac Belo and Alwin Elinon pumped in 27 and 22, respectively, to power PL Antipolo to a 108-92 drubbing of MJM Production (Team Zamboanga).

The semis blasts off tonight with Skyforce slugging it out with Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall at 7 p.m. and PL Antipolo colliding with defending champion Hobe Bihon in the 8:30 p.m. main game.

The tournament is supported by Marikina Mayor Del De Guzman and sponsored by Philippine Business Bank-Marikina Branch, Hotel Sogo, Josiah Catering Inc., St. Anthony Medical Center Marikina Inc., PCA Marivalley, Mared Rubber and Marketing Corp.,The Playground Premium Outlet Store, LUYONG Panciteria, Mckie’s Construction Equipment Sales and Rentals, Tutor 911, Azucar Boulangerie and Patisserie, Maic’s Gym, Mylene’s Ensaymada Bananacake, Pancit ng taga Malabon, and Villaronar Resort.