Rookie level guards Jepherson Nonol (left) of UC and Albert Tolipas (proper) of Benedicto School. | Photographs from Sugbuanong Kodaker
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Cebu Faculties Athletic Basis, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 24 is about to warmth up as two unbeaten powerhouses, the Benedicto School (BC) Cheetahs and the College of Cebu (UC) Site owners, collide in a extremely anticipated “Battle of the Undefeated” on Thursday, October 24, on the Cebu Coliseum.
Each squads have been nothing in need of spectacular this season, with UC boasting a flawless 4-0 report, whereas the Cheetahs path intently at 3-0, persevering with their unbelievable run in simply their second 12 months within the league.
The stakes couldn’t be larger as UC seems to interrupt the present tie with the College of the Visayas (UV) Inexperienced Lancers on the high of the standings. A victory for UC is not going to solely lengthen their unbeaten streak but additionally strengthen their standing as a high contender, doubtlessly replicating their top-two end from final season.
READ: CESAFI: UV logs fourth win, ties UC for high spot in standings
For Benedicto School, a win towards UC could be an enormous assertion. With 4 video games remaining within the common season, a victory right here might considerably increase their probabilities of securing a Closing 4 spot, additional legitimizing their meteoric rise in CESAFI.
UC vs Benedicto School
UC’s balanced, three-unit rotation has confirmed extremely efficient all through the event, with no single standout scorer, permitting them to distribute roles and duties seamlessly. Of their most up-to-date win over the College of San Carlos (USC) Warriors, 57-46, UC displayed their depth, leaping to a 22-point lead earlier than easing off within the ultimate quarter.
READ: CESAFI: UC Site owners declare high spot after win over USC
On the opposite aspect, Benedicto School, led by head coach BJ Murillo, might want to discover a technique to crack UC’s protection and disrupt their easy rotations with their well-rounded roster of standout rookies and veterans.
The Cheetahs final noticed motion on October 15, after they outlasted UP Cebu 63-56.
READ: Cesafi: Cheetahs overpower Combating Maroons, proceed win streak
CEC Dragons vs Child Site owners
In the highschool division, one other thrilling matchup awaits because the Cebu Japanese School (CEC) Dragons tackle the College of Cebu (UC) Child Site owners at 5:15 PM.
Each groups are in search of redemption after struggling powerful defeats final week. The Dragons fell to defending champions Sacred Coronary heart Faculty-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles, 60-74, whereas the Child Site owners have been outclassed by the UV Child Lancers, 50-75.
With equivalent 5-1 data, each squads are battling for supremacy on the high of the standings, including one other layer of pleasure to the day’s motion.
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