INQUIRER Sports

MANILA, Philippines?Adamson outplayed Ever Bilena, 96-84, Tuesday, to earn the right to meet Pharex in the finals of the MBT-Women?s Elite League at the Metro gym in Mandaluyong City.

Analyn Almazan and Gretchen Roque combined for 52 points to frustrate Pat Aquino?s Ever Bilena, which forced a rubber-match after winning the opening game of their semifinal series, 76-75.

The Lady Falcons of Emelia Vega secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals after topping the eliminations of the tournament organized by Commissioner Nilo Fernandez and supported by LWUA chair Prospero ?Butch? Pichay and Gov. Jun Ynares III of Rizal.

Pharex secured the first finals slot after beating Army of Gen. Charlie Holganza, 57-50 to advance to the finals.