Hobe, FEU fives dispute title

HOBE Bihon-Cars Unlimited ended Far Eastern University-NRMF’s bid for a tournament sweep as the 2012 and 2013 league champion upended the Tamaraws, 72-57, Saturday night to forge a winner-take-all Game 3 in the 5th DELeague Basketball Tournament championship at Marikina Sports Center in Marikina.

The Hobe Bihon dribblers raced to a 22-14 lead in the first quarter and never wavered to avenge their Game 1 loss to the Tamaraws.

Centro Escolar University slotman Rodrigue Ebondo topscored for the victors with 21 points on top of eight rebounds. Laundry Sanjo backed him up with 20 points and 14 boards.

Former PBA cager Leo Avenido paced FEU-NRMF with 12 points.

The two teams clash for the title on Tuesday.

In the battle for third place, Sta. Lucia Land Inc. downed Philippine Christian University, 82-75.

The league champion will receive P200,000 cash while the losing finalist gets P100,000.

Tickets to the game cost P10 each. Drop by www.sports29.com for game results.

The champion squad will receive P200,000 cash while the first runner-up will settle for P100,000.

The league, put up by Marikina Mayor Del de Guzman, is being supported by PSBank and Accel Sportswear.