Basilan emerges victorious in battle of unbeaten teams

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Jay Collado of Basilan attempts a difficult shot in front of Clarin’s defense during their game in the Mindanao leg of the VisMin Super Cup on Monday, July 26. | VisMin Super Cup Media Bureau Photo

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Jumbo Plastic-Basilan Peace Riders emerged as the better team in the battle of the unbeaten squads as they trounced the Clarin Sto. Niño, 86-68, in the ongoing Mindanao leg of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup at the Pagadian City gymnasium in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. 

The Peace Riders improved their immaculate record to 7-0 (win-loss) and took the top spot of the standings. Clarin wrapped up the elimination round at second place with a 7-1 record. 

Basilan aims to sweep the elimination round on Tuesday, July 27, when it faces the Roxas Vanguards.

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Jay Collado led Basilan’s offensive charge with 15 points and five rebounds.

John Wilson paced Clarin with 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 

The Scores:

Basilan 86 – Collado 15, Baloria 14, Uyloan 12, Gabo 12, Manalang 8, Mabulac 7, Bringas 4, Bitoon 4, Juico 4, Taganas 2, Hallare 2, Siruma 2.

Clarin 68 – Lastimosa 16, Wilson 16, Eriobu 10, Raymundo 6, Marcelino 5, Hayes 4, De Mesa 4, Baetiong 4, Pagente 3, Mangahas 0, Berdan 0, Santos 0, Jalem 0.

Quarterscores: 24-14, 39-32, 64-55, 86-68.

 

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