CEBU, Philippines - The wards of Merced, however, could not sustain their momentum as they bowed to the University of the Visayas, 61-67. CEC, for its part, bounced back with a 68-56 whacking of the University of Southern Philippines Foundation.
In the 16-under bracket, USC’s North and South teams prevailed over SHS-AdC 2, 55-34, and Thumbs Up 2, 74-49, respectively, while SHS-AdC 1 pulled 43-40 squeaker over CEC and Thumbs Up 2 demolished Bradford, 79-22.
In the 13-under category, USC South blasted USC North, 58-14, while UV proved too much to handle for St. Paul, 67-20. (FREEMAN)