AFP Cavaliers stun defending champion PNP Responders

TWO-TIME champion AFP Cavaliers defeated defending title holder PNP Responders, 100-92, during their recent faceoff in the UNTV Cup Season 6 at the Pasig Sports Center.

In the first two quarters, the policemen dominated the game, led by Olan Omiping, Japeth Cabahug and Anton Tolentino with a halftime score of 52-47.

But in the third quarter, things started to turn around in favor of the Armed Forces, producing a 33-point quarter score compared to just 21 PNP points. 

The Cavaliers’ Jerry Lumongsod, Jeffry Quiambao, Boyet Bautista and Roger Araneta were among the frontliners, who controlled the situation until the final buzzer sounded en route to the eight-point win.

In the other games, the Judiciary Magis routed the PDEA Drug Busters, 126-82.

The overwhelming victory was led by the former professional basketball players Chester Tolomia (24 points), Warren Ybanez (23 points) and Don Camaso (15 points). 

Justice Midas Marquez also scored a season-best of 14 points for the Magis. 

On the other side, Robert Sanz, Brillos Rizon, Marlon Basco and Emerson Rosales shone for Team PDEA.

Meanwhile, the last-quarter rally of the Torion-less DA Food Masters fell short as the NHA had built a lead just enough to take a 87-81 win.

Former MVP Antonio Lustestica and Marvin Mercado led the team with 16 points a piece. 

The Department of Agriculture was carried by Christian Dematera with 27 points and Marvin Martinez with 21 points. 

Watch the telecast of these games on Dec. 17 at UNTV.