CEBU, Philippines - Host Talisay and Carcar shackled separate foes in contrasting fashion in the 10th Gullas Cup basketball tournament over the weekend at the Talisay Sports Complex.
The Talisaynons staged a fiery uprising in the windup to blow away Minglanilla, 89-69, while Carcar toiled hard in the final half to turn back San Fernando, 85-78.
Talisay was never threatened since closing the first half with a 38-33 lead. After an even third-quarter battle, Talisay suddenly caught fire to close the match with a 30-15 spurt and come up with a 20-point demolition.
In the first game, Carcar bucked off a sluggish start to baffle San Fernando at the final buzzer.
Carcar trailed by five points at the break, 43-38, but launched a spirited rally in the remaining two quarters to steal the win.
After knotting the count at 61-all, Carcar ended the match with a 24-17 blitz to complete the big turnaround. (FREEMAN)
The scores
First game
Carcar (85) - Gabinete 23, Navarro 22, Abatayo 17, Macasero 16, Camingao 5, laoc 2
San Fernando (78) - Ebardo 24, Ramo 15, Obaob 14, Barbe 12, Pasilan 8, De los Santos 3, Caramonte 2
Second game
Talisay (89) - De la Cerna 24, Obeso 17, Tabay 16, Brigoli 13, Georsua 10, Del Rosario 3, Porosuelo 2, Gabaca 2, Obeso 2
Minglanilla (69) - Ferraren 25, Heruela 9, Calooy 8, Macasling 6, Vasquez 6, Borinaga 5, Tapanan 4, Bono 4, Del Socorro 2