CEBU, Philippines - Dimsum Frito 2003 kicked off its title campaign with a 61-49 whacking of JV Shop n Shop '97 in the Cebu Eastern College Alumni Basketball Association's 12th Dr. Chen Lieh Fu Memorial Cup last Tuesday night at the City Sports Club-Cebu gym.
Winston Tan topsored with 15 points, but it was Joey Catipay who shone the brightest for Class 2003. Catipay scored only six, but pulled down 13 rebounds, dished out five assists and had four blocks in an all-around show of hardcourt brilliance.
After a 13-all standoff at the end of the first period, Dimsum Frito gained control of the match after outclassing JV Shop n Shop in the second quarter, 16-10. They then dominated the final half to come up with a 12-point romp.
Bryan Harry Labus led JV Shop n Shop with 15 points on top of 11 rebounds and two steals, while Timothie Tan banged in 13 markers and eight rebounds in a losing effort.
In the other game, Emerson Go charted 12 points, four rebounds and two steals as Young Builders '91 bounced back from a season-opening loss in style, holding First ACY Shipping Corp. 2006 to an all-time low output in its 58-26 victory.
Peter de la Torre added 10 points, two rebounds and two assists for Class '91, which was in complete command of the match from the outset.
After a 15-9 start, Class '91 outgunned Class 2006 in the second canto, 15-4, to mount a commanding 30-13 lead at halftime. The younger graduates groped for form the rest of the way.
The scores
First game
Dimsum Frito 2003 (61) - W. Tan 15, Ang 9, Delit 9, Yankee 8, Catipay 6, C. Ciao 4, Y. Tan 3, Uy 2, Lague 2, Cuizon 2, H. Tan 1
JV Shop '97 (49) - Labus 15,. T. Tan 13, Ibones 9, Sy 7, Poligrates 3, Dano 2
Second game
Young Builders '91 (58) - E. Go 12, De la Torre 10, Yu 8, Borromeo 7, Co 6, Crisologo 5, C. Go 4, Ty 3, Teson 3
ACY Shipping 2006 (26) - Yap 7, Tan 4, Estrella 3, Tan 3, Sungapo 3, Nuñez 2, Urian 2, Sihiyon 2(FREEMAN)