Blessel rules 2013 Pasil Sinulog Cup

THE Charlie Reyes-mentored Team Blessel nipped MacMae, 78-72, Friday night to rule the Pasil Sinulog Cup-2013 Open basketball tournament.

The game was close all throughout with Blessel leading by a single-digit including a, 52-45 advantage at the end of the third quarter.

However, MacMae sizzled in the fourth behind former PBA standout Jimwell Torreon who tied the count at 69-all with a fast-driving lay-up with 2:50 remaining. But former UC Webmaster Opie Abellana teamed up with Michael Reyes and Glad Ygay in delivering crucial points for Blessel’s six-point victory.

Danny Aying scattered 15 points to power Blessel-Team Rama while Jimwel Torreon and Michael Loga paced MacMae with 22 and 14 points, respectively.

After the game, Blessel team owner Edgar Camota and Jun Babatid tendered a reception to the members of the champion team at the Park Mall in Mandaue City.

BOX SCORES

BLESSEL (78)- Aying 15, Diaz 12, Getubig 11, Ygay 9, Jueves 7, Abellana 7, Reyes 5, Daculan 5, Aniñon 4, Ponce 3.

MACMAE (72)- Torreon 22, Loga 14, Cavan 12, Codilla 10, Pepito 6, Gabas 4, Dimco 2, Bengito 2. /Correspondent Dale Rosal