Senate, AFP stay at helm in UNTV Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Senate and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) kept their share of Group A lead by downing their respective rivals even as PhilHealth stunned Malacañang-PSC in the 7th UNTV Cup held over the weekend at the Pasig City Sports Center.

The Senate Defenders rode on a big second quarter show to beat the Justice Boosters, 87-72, while the AFP Cavaliers downed the PITC Global Traders, 78-68 for their third straight wins.

Kenneth Emata buried a buzzer-beating three as the PhilHealth Plus defeated the Kamao, 90-87, in the tournament organized by UNTV president and CEO Daniel Razon.