University of Cebu-backed squad defeats Kia Motors-Cebu Institute of Technology

Gaisano Tisa-University of Cebu finally got back to the winning column with a 79-72 win over the Kia Motors-Cebu Institute of Technology University in the 6th Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. Partner’s Cup yesterday at the Cebu Coliseum.

The victory allowed the Webmasters to end their weekend on a high note after they lost to San Marino Corned Tuna-University of Southern Philippines Foundation Panthers, 87-92, late Saturday night in a game wherein they once again lost a lead late in the final canto.

Gaisano managed to build a lead in the final canto but could not handle it behind the inconsistent effort and the bad shot selection of its young guns in the waning moments against San Marino.

The Webmasters led by five with less than five minutes in the match but got the tables turned behind the crafty post play of San Marino’s Fritz Dajalos and the slashing forays to the basket of James Ferraren.

In spite of that, Gaisano remained within striking distance as it was just down by two, 87-89, with under a minute left. But Jomari Sollano closed the door shut as he completed a three-point play that sealed San Marino’s second win in seven games.

Yesterday, lady luck smiled upon Gaisano Tisa as it won in spite losing a huge first period lead.

The Webmasters got off the gates on fire and led, 27-12, but suddenly were behind at halftime, 39-42, as Kia’s John Graf shot in five three-pointers in the second canto.

Gaisano got the lead back in the fourth canto behind its balanced attack led by the 12 points of Gil Wagas, the 10 of Conz Lumingkit and the eight each of Epoi Cabahug and Kim Gomez.

Graf ended with 20 points while Allen Dimco had 17 for Kia, which now totes a 3-4 (win-loss) card. Gaisano, on the other hand, improved to 2-5.