SWU Phinma Cobras open second round with win over USC

Players of the SWU-Phinma Cobras and USC Warriors battle for a reboundf in their Cesafi collegiate game Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Cebu Coliseum. CDN Digital photo | Brian Mikhael Ochoa

(Updated) CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Southwestern University (SWU) Phinma Cobras won their second straight game to successfully open their campaign in the second round of the College division of the 19th Cesafi Men’s Basketball Tournament.

The Cobras squeaked past the University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors, 66-61, Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Cebu Coliseum.

Allyn Dyll Roncal and Lamine Thiam finished with 13 points apiece to lead the Cobras.

Here’s a post-game interview with Roncal:

The win allowed SWU Phinma to improve their win-loss record to 5-2 while USC dropped to 4-3.

Froiland Mangubat once again top-scored for USC with 12 points before he fouled out with five minutes left in the ballgame.

Watch the full game here:

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