LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — Ascof Lagundi survived Cobra Energy Drink’s spirited comeback to eke out a 104-100 win while host Treston Laguna spoiled Mandaue’s debut at the start of the 3rd leg of the Tournament of the Philippines (TOP) Tuesday at Trace College Gym here.
Jonathan Uyloan scored 10 of his 14 points in the final period, including eight when the Ironmen trimmed a 19-point deficit to just one point to jumpstart their title campaign in tournament jointly organized by the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) and Liga ng Pilipinas.
The Stallions, on the other hand, gave their “kababayans” something to cheer about after scoring a runaway 90-62 win over Mandaue-Cebu.
Robert Sans exploded for 24 points on an impressive 10-of-14 shooting, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arch to lead the Stallions to a rousing win.
Laguna’s 28-point winning margin was the largest so far in the three-week old tournament sponsored by Air21, Molten, Ascof Lagundi, Agrinurture, Treston College, Burlington and Basketball TV.
Scoring mostly on transition plays, the Stallions made a 54 percent shooting clip from the field where they converted 35 of 65 attempts. In the first half alone, they made 17 of 21 tries that helped them take post a commanding 48-28 advantage.
The scores:
First game
Ascof Lagundi 104 – Gamalinda 19, Asoro 16, Uyloan 14, Co 14, Manuel 11, Aguilar 8, Taylor 7, Canlas 6, Lanete 5, Smith 4, Leynes 0, Labagala 0, Maliksi 0, Mangahas 0
Cobra 102 – Tecson 22, Barua 20, Llagas 16, Espiritu 13, Lingganay 11, Bagatsin 10, Nabong 4, Acuna 3, Canizares 1, Afable 0, Simpson 0
Quarters: 32-22, 57-43, 78-65, 104-100
Second game
Treston Laguna 90 – Sanz 24, Bocolon 12, Canizares 10, Musngi 8, Aquino 8, Losentes 7, Ricafuente 5, Mangahas 5, Mercado 3, Legaspi 3, Datang 3, Tolentino 2, Giorioso 0
Mandaue 62 – Latonio 11, Gerilla 8, Dennison 8, Magdadaro 6, Zanorin 5, Gabas 4, Villaver 4, Ursal 4, Diputado 4, Bucao 2, Caputolan 2, Laygo 2, Berame 0.
Quarters – 25-17, 48-28, 63-43, 90-62
People's Journal
Subject: Ascof, Treston Fives Turn Back TOP Rivals 
Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:28 am
