METRO Manila Development Authority (MMDA) drew big games from Ermel Idria and Max Guittap to hack out a 104-96 overtime win over National Housing Authority Sunday and complete the second round cast of the 3rd UNTV Cup at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
Idria, a traffic aide, came through with clutch baskets in the extra five minutes to help the Black Wolves notch their second win in Group B elimination and secure the last ticket to the next phase of the tournament presented by UNTV through the initiative of multi-awarded broadcaster Daniel S. Razon.
Mentored by former La Salle ace Johnedel Cardel, the Black Wolves finished the eliminations tied with Government Services Insurance System with similar 2-3 records. But they took the fourth and final seat in their group by virtue of the winner-over-the-other rule.
Idria finished with 19 points, 4 assists and 3 steals.
Meanwhile, Malacañang completed a four-game sweep of Group A preliminaries with a 92-70 drubbing of House of Representatives, thanks to the 18-point and eight-rebound performance of Melvin Verches.
In other Group B match, Armed Forces of the Philippines played like a true champion to down Senate, 88-77.
The game was marked by several twists and turns until burly forward Rolando Pascual sizzled to give the reigning champions a big lift to finish the eliminations tied for second to third spots with the Senate Defenders at 3-2.
Judiciary emerged as Group B topnotcher by winning all its five games.