AFP, DENR stretch UNTV runs

MANILA,Philippines — Former Letran star Boyet Bautista fired five treys as titlist Armed Forces of the Philippines extended its run to six games with an 86-84 decision over National Housing Authority in the UNTV Cup at the San Juan City gym.

Bautista shot 5-of-6 from the 3-point area on the way to scoring 17 points as the AFP Cavaliers stayed on top of Group A with a perfect 6-0 record.

Not to be left out was Department of Environment and Natural Resources which likewise stretched its unbeaten run to six games by downing Department of Agriculture, 94-85, in Group B action of the tournament organized by UNTV president and CEO Daniel Razon.

The DENR Warriors started slow and trailed the Food Masters in the first two quarters before outscoring their rivals, 26-17, in the third to seize momentum and prevail.