Games on Saturday
Asuki vs. CEC 6:30 p.m.
SWU vs. Day-as 8 p.m.
THE Southwestern University Cobras and the Cebu Eastern College Dragons dumped separate foes in the 2nd SCTI Cup at the Cogon Pardo Gym.
The Cobras exploited their experience and height advantage in outsmarting Asuki Products, 96-82, with Hernando, Alvarado and Genrauli combining for 48 points.
Asuki led by 3-time MVP Mark Jayven Tallo had a good start and led, 30-28 at halftime. The Cobras however, pulled away in the third quarter with a half court trapping defense and double teamed Tallo to turn a 2-point halftime deficit into a huge 18-point lead.
Hernando led SWU with 22 points while Tallo paced Asuki with 20 markers.
In the main game, the CEC Dragons rebounded from their previous loss to the Cobras by crushing Day-as Selection, 107-82 to improve to 1-1.
CEC’s 6-foot-4 beanpole John Jose scored game high 32 points as the Dragons controlled the match from start to finish including a, 50-36 lead at halftime.
Aguirre and point guard Abecia backed Jose with 18 and 17 points, respectively, while Day-as, which suffered its second straight loss, was paced by Alfred Codilla’s 21 points.
BOX SCORES
SWU (96) – Hernando 22, Alvarado 14, Genrauli 13, Espinosa 13, Fuguracion 9, Misa 7, Ares 4, Bangcola 2, Discalair 2.
ASUKI (82) – Tallo M. 20, Bridirik 19, Christian 17, Bancale 6, Albiso 6, Booc 6, Tallo J. 4, Garcia 4.
2nd game
CEC (107) – Jose 32, Aguirre 18, Abecia 17 Caspi 14, Tan 9, Sarona 7, Sypongco 4.
DAY-AS (82) – Codilla 21, Entira 18, Beldoro 15, Escaran 12, Cincoflores 6, Nadala 4, Villarin 4, Yap 2. /Correspondents Dale Rosal and Jonas panerio