Wolves, Sharks log wins in Elite hoops Cebu
Merbien Dedace was one of three 20-point scorers for the Wolves. | contributed photo
Cebu City Philippines—The Wolves and the Sharks kept in step with the league leaders after they disposed of their respective opponents in the Elite Basketball Club Cebu City-Season 14 on Friday, March 29, 2019, at the Visayan Glass Gym in Guadalupe.
The Wolves came all the way back from a 13-point deficit in the fourth period to stun the Hawks, 99-96. Reymond Micaral donned the hero’s cape for the Wolves as he shot in a jumper with four seconds left that gave his team the win.
The three-headed monster of Lester Lucero, Angelo Delcampo and Merbien Dedace scored at least 20 points for the Wolves. Lucero led the way with 26 points, Delcampo had 25 while Dedace pitched in 20.
In the evening’s other game, the Sharks ripped the Rams apart, 76-70. Jude Bulan led the way for the Sharks with 16 points while Ian Ortega added 13.
The Wolves and the Sharks now have identical 3-2 win-loss cards.
THE SCORES
FIRST GAME
SHARKS 76 – Bulan 16, Ortega 13, Villardar 10, Malana 9, Labagala 8, Reyes 6, Lim 6, Pioquinto 5, Labrador 3
RAMS 70 – Besin 29, Dayanan 13, Trangia 13, Matidios 10, Micarandayo 5
Quarters: 23-17, 39-31, 58-50, 76-70
SECOND GAME
WOLVES 99 – Lucero 26, Delcampo 25, Dedace 20, Badrina 13, Micaral 8, Salcedo 4, Salazar 3
HAWKS 96 – Rabaya 28, Truz 15, Lañojan 13, Cannen 10, Fernandez 10, Mendoza 6, Baylosis 6, Salazar 4, Aldave 4
Quarters: 23-19, 36-48, 54-67, 99-96. / bmjo
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