Matthew Flores of Consolacion Sarok Weavers soars high for layup while being defended during their game versus Mandaue City.
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Consolacion Sarok Weavers grabbed their second straight win by narrowly defeating the Sherilin-Unisol Mandaue City, 73-69, in the Pilipinas Super League 21-Under VisMin Leg on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the Don Celestino Martinez Sr. Sports and Cultural Center in Bogo City, north Cebu.
The Sarok Weavers are now 2-0 in the team standings along with the SEALCOR Cagayan de Oro Kingfishers after their come-from-behind victory against Mandaue City.
Consolacion’s big man Matthew Flores led the team in scoring with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist. It included one crucial free throw that gave his team a two-possession lead with nine seconds left in the game.
Keaton Clyde Taburnal had 11 points, including a breakaway layup that gave Consolacion Sarok Weavers a three-point lead, 72-69, with 28 seconds left. Taburnal paired it with 5 boards and 1 assist.
Dave Paulo chipped in 13 markers and 4 rebounds, and Rovello Robles added 10 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 3 steals.
Adrian Go led Mandaue with 15 points, two rebounds, and two assists, while Zaldy Dizon Jr. had 12 points, 2 boards, and 1 assist. Zylle Cabellon had 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists in their losing effort.
Lapu-Lapu City’s Jeco Bancale shoots a jumper while being defended during their game versus the Bogo City Bugoys on Saturday. | Photos from PSL Media Bureau.
LAPU LAPU CITY 63, BOGO CITY 61
In the second game, Lapu-Lapu City Pantum finally found its way on the winning side after outlasting Bogo City, 63-61.
Bogo and Lapu-Lapu City went back and forth in their closely-fought game, resulting to numerous lead changes and deadlocks in the second half.
Jeco Bancale led Lapu-Lapu’s scoring with 14 points and 2 assists, while James Paul Llenes had 12 markers, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist.
Brian Dave Santillan chipped in 9 points and 4 rebounds.
James Gica led Bogo with 15 points, 1 board, and 1 assist, and Nico Lequin scored 10 points with 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
Lapu-Lapu now has a 1-1 (win-loss) slate in the team standings, while Bogo City remained winless after two games.
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