CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sacred Coronary heart College-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles notched their eighth consecutive win with a 68-59 victory over the College of Cebu (UC) Child Site owners within the Cebu Colleges Athletic Basis, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 24 Excessive College Basketball Match on Saturday, November 16, on the Cebu Coliseum.
The win improved their file, 8-1, and ensured the defending champions a twice-to-beat benefit within the Closing 4 because the second seed.
They joined the top-seeded USJ-R Child Jaguars, who earlier secured their very own twice-to-beat incentive with a simple win in opposition to the CRMC Child Mustangs.
The Magis Eagles’ victory additional difficult the final two remaining spots within the CESAFI Closing 4, notably for the Child Site owners who’re at present holding a 7-3 file. They are going to face an uphill battle as they put together for a make-or-break showdown in opposition to the Cebu Japanese School (CEC) Dragons (6-3) on November 26.
The end result will decide whether or not UC or CEC will declare the fourth and ultimate playoff berth.
In the meantime, the third-seeded UV Child Lancers (7-2) are well-positioned to safe the No. 3 spot as they solely have two remaining video games, each as they tackle the bottom-dwelling CRMC Child Mustangs and Benedicto School Child Cheetahs.
Spirited comeback
The Child Site owners confirmed early promise, main 10-5 within the opening interval. Nevertheless, the Magis Eagles rapidly discovered their rhythm, tying the sport at 17-all earlier than pulling forward with a 37-29 lead by halftime.
Within the third quarter, SHS-AdC broke the sport vast open, extending their benefit to 21 factors, 55-34. UC mounted a spirited comeback within the ultimate interval, trimming the deficit to 11, 63-52, however the Magis Eagles responded to each problem to safe the victory.
Froilan Maglasang delivered one other standout efficiency for the Magis Eagles, pouring in a game-high 24 factors. His environment friendly 6-of-12 capturing from past the arc and 8-of-18 total field-goal capturing have been complemented by 5 rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Rookie huge man Coriantumr Cabantug contributed 16 factors, six rebounds, and an help, whereas workforce captain Alden Paul Cainglet and Benj Anthony Chua mixed for 17 factors.
For UC, no participant managed to attain in double figures. Stephen Pagalan led the workforce with 9 factors, whereas Allen Doverte and Jehu Syx Romanos chipped in eight factors apiece.
SHS-AdC solely has one recreation left within the CESAFI, in opposition to USPF on November 23. Whatever the consequence, their place on the No. 2 spot gained’t be affected.
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