Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware taste 1st win as Executives thrash Legislators

November 11, 2007 in basketball
Tags: Bong Go, Davao, Duterte, Executives, Goldstar Hardware, Legislators

VISAYAS DIVISION
M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City 8-2
Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue 8-2
Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu 3-6
 
MINDANAO DIVISION
MP Warriors-GenSan 3-4
Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr 2-5
Duterte Agilas-Davao 1-6
 
Game on November 12 – Xavier University Gym
6:00PM Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr vs. Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu

DAVAO CITY – The Goldstar Hardware-backed Duterte Agilas-Davao wasted a 20-point lead in the final period then held their breath before escaping with an 85-83 win over Arthro Kontra Arthritis Friday night at the Davao City Recreation Center in 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) action.

The Agilas saw their 74-54 advantage slowly evaporate in the midst of a blazing Arthro rally anchored on 6′7” Rino Berame, Michael Luga, Ronald Bucao and Bernie Ursal. Bucao sank a triple with nine seconds left to close in by a point, 83-84.

In the ensuing play, Mark Ababon quickly fouled Jonjon Gonzaga who could only make one free throw, 85-83. Coach Al Solis then called his last time. In the final play of the game, the ball went to Bucao who threw up a trey that missed. Doroteo Almacin grabbed the offensive rebound and was fouled by James Razon at the buzzer. The big crowd erupted in cheers after Almacin missed his first attempt, allowing the Agilas to register their very first win in the conference after six straight losses.

The Agilas appeared headed for the easy win, leading comfortably all the way during the first three periods. Boboy Berami, Bob Ilanga, Milfred Sampilo and Gonzaga took turns at puncturing the hoop. Ilanga gave the Agilas good momentum by sinking a desperation heave from half-court that beat the halftime buzzer, 46-35.

Arthro beat the Agilas in their initial encounter last October 12 at the New Cebu Coliseum, 104-91.

Berami led the Agilas with 18 followed by Sampilo with 17. Berame paced Arthro with 16 markers, nine coming during their big fourth period rally. Ababon added 14 but was held scoreless in the fourth period. Arthro dropped to 3-5.

Arthro ends its Mindanao trip with a game on November 12 against the 2-4 Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr at the Xavier University Gym starting at 6:00PM. Arthro won their first meeting, 83-70, last November 5 at the New Cebu Coliseum.

In the preliminary game, the City Hall Executives relied on the 34-point production of City Sports Coordinator and Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware Manager Christopher “Bong” Go to thrash the SP Legislators, 95-75.

Go fired eight three-points to set the tone for the Executives en route to their third straight win in the series.

How They Scored:

DUTERTE AGILAS (85) – Berami 18, Sampilo 17, Gonzaga 14, Ilanga 11, Solis 8, Sagad 6, Te 5, Razon 4, Atablanco 2, Mejorada 0.

ARTHRO-CEBU (83) – Berame 16, Ababon 14, Gabas 10, Bucao 9, Luga 9, Ursal 7, Justiniani 7, Cainglet 4, Almacin 4, Gadiane 2, Omandam 1, France 0, Garcia 0.

Period Scores: 25-21, 46-35, 70-53, 85-83.(Anthony Servinio with SDD report)