Judiciary faces PITC in crucial UNTV match

MANILA, Philippines — Two-time champion Judiciary and Philippine International Global Trading (PITC) clash in a virtual do-or-die for the fourth semis berth at the close of the quarterfinal round of the 8th UNTV Cup tomorrow at the Paco Arena in Manila.

With both teams carrying similar 6-5 records, the 5 p.m. match is expected to be intense with the last semis spot in the tournament organized by UNTV president and CEO Dr. Daniel Razon for public servants at stake.

The winner, however, will have a difficult task of beating top-seed and defending champion Armed Forces of the Philippines in the best-of-three semis.

Department of Agriculture can tie the winner in the Judiciary-PITC showdown if it beats National Housing Authority at 3:30 p.m. as it holds a 6-5 record.

But the Food Masters cannot dislodge the winner in the PITC-Judiciary tiff due to an inferior points difference. 

NHA has already clinched the third semis slot after downing the PITC Global Traders, 77-74, last week.

The NHA Builders will face the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Warriors in the other semis pairing.