Judiciary whips Senate, advances to UNTV finals

MANILA, Philippines—Judiciary reaffirmed its mastery over Senate with a 95-75 victory to secure a return trip to the finals of the 3rd UNTV Cup held over the weekend at Ynares Sports Center in Pasig City.

Former PBA players Don Camaso and Ariel Capus led the Magis as usual while six-foot Kevin Enriquez wowed everybody with his powerful inside plays to finish with 11 points.

Camaso and Capus started the team’s onslaught with near-flawless shooting early to beat the Defenders of coach Kenneth Duremdes for the second time this season.

Judiciary will face either defending champion Armed Forces of the Philippines or Malacañang in next month’s finals.

The AFP Cavaliers forced a knockout match with the Malacañang Patriots after pulling off a 74-73 win.

The champion team in the annual tournament for the country’s public servants, organized by broadcaster Daniel Razon, will donate the P2 million prize money to its chosen beneficiary.

A former member of the Philippine team, Eugene Tan emerged as AFP’s biggest hero after draining two  triples in the payoff period to help the team repel Malacañang’s comeback.

Tan, who also played for several champion teams in the now-defunct Philippine Basketball League (PBL), finished with 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.

He was eventually adjudged Best Player of the game.

Samuel Ignacio paced the Patriots with a game-high 24 points.