Nangka teams punch semis tickets in Alegado Cup
CEBU, Philippines — Teams from Nangka booted out separate foes to march into the semifinal round of the 7th Mayor Teresa 'Nene' P. Alegado Fiesta Basketball Cup in Consolacion.
Romar Ponce exploded for a tournament-high 43 points as Nangka ousted Cansaga, 103-82, to make it to the round of four in the Inter-Barangay Seniors Category A.
Paul Iverson Collango chipped in 24 markers for Nangka, which used a deadly offensive attack in the final half to dismantle Cansaga.
Nangka led by only seven at halftime, 52-45, but outscored Cansaga in the third, 34-27, then closed the match with a 17-10 run for the 21-point rout.
Nangka still faces a tall order though as they take on the twice-to-beat Poblacion Oriental for a finals berth in their group.
In the SK Juniors Category A, Nangka also advanced after prevailing in a nip and tuck battle against Tayud, 72-69.
Winston Pepito finished with 22 points, while Neil Alquisola and Fritz Ropal tallied a total of 25 points across their names for Nangka, which will go up against Pitogo in the semis.
In the Midget Category A, Lamac kept it Final 4 hopes alive after escaping past Pitogo, 89-85. John Miguel Maglasang topscored for Lamac with 23 points followed by Kin Dayday with 18 and Christian Mapiscay with 13 points.— EBV (FREEMAN)
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