Wildcats outfox Panthers

CEBU, Philippines — Braebon Ali Thompson produced a solid double-double of 19 points and 16 rebounds with three assists and two blocks, while John Eimrod Rodulfa added 16 points, four rebounds, five assists, and five steals as the Wildcats improved to 3-2, good for fifth place in the college division standings.

The Panthers took an early seven-point edge, but the Wildcats staged a sizzling counterattack to seize control, 25-20, at halftime.

The boys of coach Donbel Belano sustained their momentum, whipping up a 21-10 rally in the third quarter to mount a 46-30 advantage.

CIT-U’s biggest lead stood at 18 points before the Wildcats sealed a convincing 15-point victory.

Peter John Peteros finished with 16 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals, while John Anthony Aligway had 10 points for the Panthers, who suffered their fourth straight loss after winning their opening game against the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue.

In high school play, the San Carlos School of Cebu (SCSC) Baby Warriors evened their record at 2-2 after trouncing the PAREF Springdale School Titans, 80-65.

John Glicerd Gaviola unloaded 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and four steals for the Baby Warriors, who unleashed a fierce offensive in the middle quarters to down the Titans.

After a 29-29 deadlock at the end of the opening session, the Baby Warriors pummeled the Titans in the second and third periods, 50-28, to establish an imposing 22-point bulge, 69-47, entering the final 10 minutes.

Anton Lorenzo Gratones delivered a historic triple-double performance for PAREF Springdale with 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists. He also had five steals and two blocks, but his all-around showing went for naught as the Titans remained winless in four matches.