The Tigers’ Jojie Bas scores on a layup in Friday’s game. /Photo from Tough Gear Sportswear
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Tigers secured their third win as they overcame the Wolves, 99-89, in the Elite Basketball Club Cebu City – Season 14 held on Friday, March 22, at the Visayan Glass Gym in Barangay Guadalupe.
Christopher Obeso fired in 30 points to carry the fight for the Tigers, which trailed by double-digits in the first canto but pulled in front in the third and never let up until the final buzzer.
Joel Bensig added 26 points while Jojie Bas put up 23 to help the Tigers bring their win-loss record to 3-1 while the Wolves dropped to an even 2-2.
In another game, the Lions grabbed their second victory in a row as they tore apart the Rams, 89-79.
Former Don Bosco big man Jefford Aldave scored 21 points while Jon Chua put up 14 markers.
First Game Scores:
TIGERS 99 – Obeso C. 30, Bensig 26, Bas 23, J. Tabay 6, Belande 6, Restauro 4, Langomez 4,
WOLVES – Lucero 25, Delcampo 20, Castro 18, Lopena 16, Salcedo 6, Micaral 4 Quarter: 27-33, 45-47, 67- 63, 99-89
Second Game Scores:
LIONS 89 – Aldave 21, Chua 14, Abayon 12, Reyes 12, Caritan 8, Heredia 6, Gonzales 6, Senining Renzo. 5, Clarete 5
RAMS 79 – Linda 20, Besin 16, Molina 13, Dayanan 11, Matidios 9, Micarandayo 7, Saberon 3 Quarter: 25-17, 50-36, 60-56, 89-79 /dcb