Cheetahs try to bolster lead

CEBU, Philippines — The Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs will try to strengthen their hold on the top spot in the college division when they take on the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Panthers in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 26 basketball tournament today (Sunday, November 15) at the Cebu Coliseum.

Tip-off is set for 3:30 p.m.

The Cheetahs are eyeing a repeat of their 62-56 victory over the Panthers in their first-round matchup on September 1.

The Cheetahs currently lead the standings with a 9-2 win-loss record, in stark contrast to the Panthers’ 2-9 slate.

In the other collegiate duel, the 5-5 University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters will aim to snap their two-game losing streak when they clash with the 6-6 University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars.

The Webmasters beat the Jaguars, 71-63, in their September 12 encounter and are hoping to repeat the feat to boost their Final Four drive.

In the juniors division, reigning five-peat champions Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles seek to stretch their unbeaten run to nine games when they tackle the 1-8 PAREF Springdale Titans in the 10:30 a.m. opener.

The 2-8 San Carlos School of Cebu (SCSC) Baby Warriors will face the 2-7 San Roque College de Cebu (SRCDC) Greyhounds at 12:30 p.m., while the 7-2 USJ-R Jaguar Cubs will go up against the 5-4 University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers at 2 p.m. — (FREEMAN)