The SHS-AdC Magis Eagles gamers and training employees posing for a photograph. | CDN Digital photograph / Glendale Rosal
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sacred Coronary heart Faculty-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles, the defending highschool champions, fended off a late surge from the College of Southern Philippines Basis (USPF) Child Panthers to safe a 58-52 victory of their last elimination recreation within the Cebu Faculties Athletic Basis, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 24 Basketball Event.
The sport occurred on Saturday, November 23, on the Cebu Coliseum.
What initially appeared like a simple finale for the Magis Eagles become a grueling contest, because the resilient Child Panthers pushed them by means of seven lead adjustments and three ties earlier than SHS-AdC pulled away within the last quarter.
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With this win, the Magis Eagles conclude the elimination spherical with a formidable 10-1 file, securing the second seed and a twice-to-beat benefit within the Last 4. They’re set to face the College of the Visayas (UV) Child Lancers within the semifinals on November 29.
Large man Jelo Mar Rota delivered a dominant efficiency, registering a large double-double with 21 factors, 19 rebounds, two steals, and one help whereas capturing an environment friendly 8-of-12 from the sphere.
Rota was instrumental within the decisive fourth quarter, the place he scored practically half of his complete factors. With the Child Panthers initially holding a slim 41-40 lead, Rota spearheaded a 51-45 turnaround that proved essential for the Magis Eagles.
Regardless of USPF’s relentless strain, reducing the deficit to simply two factors at 54-52, Froilan Maglasang sealed the victory by sinking all 4 of his free throws within the closing moments. Maglasang completed the sport with seven factors, 5 assists, and three steals. Alden Paul Cainglet additionally contributed eight factors, six rebounds, two blocks, and one help.
For USPF, Luke Brent Dy was the lone double-digit scorer, recording a double-double of 12 factors and 13 rebounds.
Fritz Gonzales added eight factors however missed two essential three-point makes an attempt that might have stored the sport inside attain. The Child Panthers ended their season with a 4-7 file, capping off a difficult marketing campaign.
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