THE Convergys Converters started their title-retention bid with an 87-72 win over the ePerformax Reds last Sunday in the Elite Classic of the 12th City Sports Club-Cebu (CSC-C) E-League for Basketball at the CSC-C Gym.
Sherwin Emmanuelle Resilla led the defending champions with 19 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one block and a steal.
The highly touted Dysam brothers, Franz and Kenneth, gave a good account of themselves by combining for 32 points, eight rebounds, eight steals and four assists.
Esrom Cuizon fired a game-high 25 points but got little support from his teammates as Robert Gilo was the only other Red in double figures with 19.
In the Evo League, Supportsave spoiled the debut of newcomer United Health with a close 61-58 decision.
Niño Belande scored 20 points, while Germaine Jo Guarisma added 13 for Supportsave, which fell behind after the first period, 10-18, but outscored United Health in the next three quarters to escape with a three-point victory.
Joseph Juariza paced the losing team with 20 points, while Joselito Ruiz donated 13.
Meanwhile, Isabella Bakunawa of ePerformax went home with the crown in the 2016 Ms. E-League pageant, which was the highlight of the new season’s opening ceremony.