MANILA, Philippines - Olan Omiping fired 23 points while Julius Criste added 13 markers as Philippine National Police subdued Local Government Unit, 102-72, to stretch its win run to six in the UNTV Cup Season 2 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig last Sunday.
AFP and Judiciary likewise came away with crucial wins with the Cavaliers beating the Senate Defenders, 101-82, and the Magis trouncing the Malacañang Patriots, 83-75, to remain tied at 4-1.
Ervic Vijandre finished with a game-high 24 points for the LGU Vanguards, who showed up without Francis Adriano and took their fourth fourth defeat in six outings.
Ace playmaker Alvin Zuniga fell one assist short for a double-double as he finished with 22 points to help power AFP past Senate.
Former PBA MVP Kenneth Duremdes returned for the Defenders and made 30 points but failed to draw solid support from the rest as they fell to 2-3.
Judiciary, meanwhile, leaned on Frederick Salamat, who came through with 15 points, including two triples in the fourth as the Magis toppled the Malacañang Patriots.