Benedicto Faculty (mild jersey) and USC Warriors gamers battle for a rebound throughout their Cesafi Season 24 Males’s Basketball Match. | Photograph from Sugbuanong Kodaker
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Benedicto Faculty Cheetahs continued their spectacular begin within the Cebu Colleges Athletic Basis, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 24 Males’s Basketball Match, defeating the College of San Carlos (USC) Warriors 73-66 on Tuesday night time, October 1, on the Cebu Coliseum.
The Cheetahs, who completed eighth within the standings final 12 months, have proven exceptional enchancment this season, now boasting a 2-0 report after a press release win over the Warriors.
Benedicto Faculty head coach BJ Murillo attributed their success to the workforce’s newfound depth and the addition of key gamers, together with rookie level guard Albert Joshua Tolipas from Samar, who has been nicknamed the “Mighty Mouse of Samar.”
Tolipas was named “Participant of the Recreation” after main his workforce with a standout efficiency.
“We added three new gamers, all level guards who know the right way to arrange performs. We’re extra snug now, particularly with the Tolipas brothers,” stated Murillo in a post-game interview.
Tolipas stuffed up the stat sheet with 16 factors, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and three steals in 29 minutes on the ground. His brother, Rogelio Jr., additionally made a big contribution, scoring 10 factors.
Jesli Dela Cruz almost recorded a double-double with 12 factors and 9 rebounds, whereas one other rookie, former UCLM Webmaster Allen Angelo Alicando, added 9 factors, all from three-point vary.
On the opposite facet, USC’s James Gica led the Warriors with 18 factors however struggled together with his capturing, hitting simply 5-of-14 makes an attempt. Bryle Puntual chipped in 10 factors, however USC fell to a disappointing 0-3 begin to the season.
“Each sport in Cesafi, we by no means anticipate a simple win. We studied our opponent nicely, particularly since we misplaced to USC final 12 months resulting from their exterior capturing. This time, we made certain to restrict their perimeter photographs, and so they didn’t have a lot presence within the shaded lane,” added Murillo. “Our final aim is to make it to the Ultimate 4.”
Benedicto Faculty took management early and led by as many as 16 factors, 49-33, at one level within the sport.
Their transition offense proved an excessive amount of for USC, outscoring the Warriors 14-3 in fast-break factors. The Cheetahs’ bench was additionally essential, contributing 46 factors in comparison with USC’s 22, with 20 factors coming off turnovers.
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