Malacañang-Philippine Sports Commission and Department of Agriculture bested their respective rivals in contrasting fashions to forge a three-way tie for Group B lead in the 7th UNTV Cup held over the weekend at the Pasig City Sports Center.
The Malacañang-PSC Kamao rode on a big fourth quarter assault to pull off a 74-70 win over the Judiciary Magis while the DA Food Masters clobbered the Ombudsman Graftbusters, 85-67.
With their wins, Malacañang-PSC and DA tied National Housing Authority for the early Group B lead with similar 2-0 cards in the annual tournament for public servants.
Department of Justice outlasted GSIS, 71-65, for its first win in two games in the lone Group A match.
Jose Marie Villegas scattered 15 points to lead the Boosters to a morale-boosting win.
Eric dela Cuesta produced 20 points, while Gerry Gadong and Michael Jimenez chipped in 11 points for Malacañang-PSC which outscored Judiciary, 22-12, in the fourth to stay unbeaten in the event organized by UNTV president and CEO Daniel Razon.
The Magis fell to 0-2.
Henry Fernandez erupted for 23 points, while Sherwin Silva and Emerson Oreta combined for 29 points in leading the Food Masters to victory.