Peter John Peteros stretches his arms whereas going for a layup throughout their Cesafi sport in opposition to UP Cebu. | Picture from Sugbuanong Kodaker
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The College of Southern Philippines Basis (USPF) Panthers had a powerful 75-48 victory over the College of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Preventing Maroons within the Cebu Colleges Athletic Basis, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 24 Males’s Basketball Match on Wednesday night time on the Cebu Coliseum.
Regardless of each groups being out of competition for the Ultimate 4, the Panthers displayed their outdated profitable type, securing a dominant win as their season is nearing its finish with yet one more scheduled elimination sport left.
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With this victory, USPF improved to a 3-4 report, positioning them on the No. 6 spot. They are going to miss the Ultimate 4 for the primary time in three seasons.
From the outset, the Panthers asserted management, main by as many as 30 factors, 71-41, and constructing a considerable 17-point lead, 41-24, by halftime.
Their aggressive play and environment friendly execution prolonged into the third quarter, pushing their benefit to 30 factors—a stark distinction to their earlier 61-72 defeat in opposition to Benedicto School on November 5.
The Panthers demonstrated a marked enchancment of their taking pictures accuracy, changing 33 of their 78 area aim makes an attempt, a notable improve from their 20-of-61 taking pictures efficiency of their final sport.
Peter John Peteros led the cost with a game-high 22 factors, narrowly lacking a double-double with 9 rebounds. He additionally contributed defensively with two steals and an help. Teammates Mark Louie Retes and John Howard Taala every added eight factors to the Panthers’ tally.
On the opposite finish, the Preventing Maroons struggled offensively, with no gamers reaching double figures.
JZ Dizon and AJ Delos Reyes every managed six factors, underscoring a difficult outing for UP Cebu. Fatigue from their current double-overtime battle in opposition to the league-leading College of Cebu (UC) Site owners appeared to take a toll, leading to a season-low taking pictures proportion of 25% (17-of-68).
USPF’s defensive technique proved efficient, as they outscored UP Cebu 36-16 within the paint and capitalized on turnovers with a 26-14 edge in factors. The Panthers additionally dominated in second-chance alternatives, outscoring their opponents 23-9.
The Preventing Maroons slid additional within the standings with a 1-6 report, rounding out a troublesome season for the squad.
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