THE Super Idolz upset favored Bhutakalz, 74-61, last Saturday to even their win-loss records at 6-2 while defending champion Los Demonyous and the Pecandela Law Firm beat separate foes to forge a four-way tie on top of the standings at the close of the elimination round of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)-2012 8th Season summer basketball tournament at the Capitol Parish gym.
Bhutakalz jumped to a, 20-16 lead in the opening period but the Idolz went strong the rest of the way to seal the 13-point demolition.
Benjo Macion and Fermin Pepito scored 16 and 15 points, respectively for the Idolz, while Cris Ang and Resty Arnaiz paced Bhutakalz with a combined effort of 27 points.
In the other game, Pecandela Law Firm pulverized Primos, 87-53 with Ivans Gamallo and Tommy Yu scoring 22 and 19 points, respectively, while Noly Rama and Mat Velez paced Primos with 15 points apiece.
Meanwhile, defending champion Los Demonyous nipped Pañeros, 80-78.
Richard Bauzon and Chug Cadiogan powered Demonyous with 21 and 19 points, respectively, while Dennis Aliño and Barry Busi paced Pañeros with 20 and 15 points.
Earlier, the Eagles routed Jodin, 92-69, for its 5th win in eight games (5-3), while the latter fell further down the cellar with a dismal 1-7 card.
Ian Santos led Eagles with 19 points while Jun Felicitas paced Jodin with 18 markers.
BOX SCORES
EAGLES (92)- Santos 19, Avila 16, Vallecer 14, Codera 9, Abcede 8, Hiyas 8, Solis 7, Galeon 5, Velmonte 4, Puspus 2.
JODIN (69)- Felicitas 18, Arrabis 13, Macabaya 11, Narido 9, Capahi 5, Gidayawan 5, Andal 5, Reyes 3.
2nd game
IDOLZ (74)- Macion 16, F. Pepito 15, Piquero 13, Santiago 10, Apolinario 9, B. Pepito 5, Salubre 4, Malig-on 2.
BHUTAKALZ (61)- Ang 14, Arnaiz 13, Remedio 10, B. Santiago 9, Ligutan 8, Villarin 5, Hupp 2.
3rd game
PECANDELA (87)- I. Gamallo 22, Yu 19, MR Gamallo 12, Malazarte 10, Fr. Pepito 8, Avila 8, Cañete 4, Tomaodos 4.
PRIMOS (53)- N. Rama 15, Velez 15, Pascua 10, Seville 4, Tabotabo 3, Es. Rama 2, En. Rama 2, Parma 2.
4th game
EAGLES (92)- Santos 19, Avila 16, Vallecer 14, Codera 9, Abcede 8, Hiyas 8, Solis 7, Galeon 5, Velmonte 4, Puspus 2.
JODIN (69)- Felicitas 18, Arrabis 13, Macabaya 11, Narido 9, Capahi 5, Gidayawan 5, Andal 5, Reyes 3. /Correspondent Dale Rosal