OTs mark MisOr leg

TEAM STANDINGS

Misamis Oriental Meteors 2-0

M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos 1-1

Cebu Landmasters RDAK-Mandaue 1-1

MP Warriors of GenSan 0-2

     CAGAYAN DE Oro City – Overtimes marked the second day of the Misamis Oriental Leg of the SMC Liga Pilipinas Conference V Thursday at the packed Xavier University Gymnasium.  The host Misamis Oriental Meteors needed overtime to subdue the defending National Champion M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos, 81-74.  Not to be outdone, the Cebu Landmasters RDAK-Mandaue went through two extensions before prevailing over the MP Warriors of GenSan in the opening game, 86-80.

     Dino Daa then starred in the overtime by hitting the Meteors’ first five points, including the go-ahead triple with 2:29 remaing, 75-72.  M. Lhuillier suddenly went cold as Ken Bono shot four free throws for a 79-72 edge at the 46-second mark.  Ardy Larong then sealed the win with a basket and 19 ticks to play, 81-72.

     Neil Raneses forced the overtime via a tip-in of a Rudy Lingganay miss with 14 seconds left in regulation, 70-70.  In the ensuing play, M. Lhuillier threw away the ball but recovered with a solid defensive stand that stopped a driving Egay Billones at the buzzer.

     The Meteors were on top by six with three minutes to go, 68-62, and then saw their lead evaporate on a furious rally by M. Lhuillier.  Mark Ababon drained a triple and Ogie Menor added a free throw to put the Ninos ahead with 40 ticks left, 70-68.

     Raneses led the Meteors with 17 points while Lingganay had a good all-around performance of 15 points, eight rebounds, six assists and six steals.  Allein Maliksi topped M. Lhuillier with points followed by Ababon with a 12.

     With the win, the Meteors of Gov. Oscar S. Moreno and Coach Jun Noel improved to 2-0 and placed a foot in Saturday’s finale made possible by San Miguel, Molten, Summit Natural Drinking Water and Accel.  M. Lhuillier of Michel J. Lhuillier and Coach Raul “Yayoy” Alcoseba leveled their card at 1-1.

     Meanwhile, Liga pacesetter Mandaue turned to two-time weekly Most Valuable Player Mark Magsumbol in the two extra periods as he scattered 15 of his 22 total markers despite a hurting lower back.  Jam Alfad tied the game for the last time at 76-76 on two free throws after which Magsumbol scored Mandaue’s next seven markers for an 83-77 advantage with 29 ticks left.  Ariel Capus then insured the victory with three free throws.

     Warrior Louie Medalla played the hero’s role to the hilt as he bailed out his team twice – first with a triple with a second left in regulation and then another triple with 37 seconds to play in the first overtime that both equalized the count at 61-61 and 70-70 respectively.  The Warriors actually had a chance to grab the game in regulation but Jonathan Parreno missed three throws off a Magsumbol foul at the 14-second mark and Mandaue ahead, 60-58.  Harold Sta. Cruz then gave the Warriors another chance by making only one free throw off Alain Musni’s foul with 11 seconds to go, 61-58.

     Capus supported Magsumbol with 17 points while Sta. Cruz had 12 points and 18 rebounds.  Alfad paced the Warriors with 18 points and 10 rebounds while Medalla finished with 16 points and seven rebounds.  Musni also had a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

     Mandaue of Joe Soberano and Rick King and Coach Jun Tan improved to 1-1 and could sneak into Saturday’s finals with a convincing win over the Meteors Friday.  The still winless Warriors of Rep. Manny Pacquiao and Coach Arvin Bonleon can also still make the finals if they beat M. Lhuillier and hope for a big Mandaue loss for a triple tie.

How They Scored:

First Game

     MANDAUE (86) – Magsumbol 22, Capus 17, Sta. Cruz 12, Dedicatoria 12, Doruelo 8, Mondragon 4, Marlon Basco 4, Losentes 4, Villaver 3, Guiyab 0.

     GENERAL SANTOS (80) – Alfad 18, Medalla 16, Musni 14, Angeles 10, Mendoza 9, Parreno 6, Bucao 2, Concepcion 2, Timon 2, Locsin 1, Sagad 0, Callo 0, Cordero 0.

     Period Scores: 19-13, 29-23, 47-47, 61-61 (reg.), 70-70 (OT), 86-80 (2OT).

Second Game

     MISAMIS ORIENTAL (81) – Raneses 17, Lingganay 15, Billones 11, Daa 7, Larong 7, Gerilla 6, Bono 6, Misa 5, Lamocha 5, Gudez 2, Capati 0, Moreno 0, Lucernas 0.

     M. LHUILLIER-CEBU (74) – Maliksi 19, Ababon 12, Jeffries 9, Mepana 7, Hayes 6, Menor 6, Raymundo 4, Belano 4, Baguion 3, Saladaga 2, Santos 2.

     Period Scores: 19-18, 38-37, 56-52, 70-70 (reg.), 81-74 (OT).PR