Trinity University of Asia and Nyro Saints posted victories over semifinal foes in similar fashion to set up a final showdown for the premier Open Division title of the 2019 Quezon City Basketball League.
Trinity barged to the finals first following a 66-49 upset of Emilio Aguinaldo Generals in the first semifinal pairing of the tourney at its home gym, the NRMF Gym in Quezon City.
Nyro completed the finals’ cast with an easy 107-85 over the undermanned Quezon City Capitals.
Leading the Trinity dribblers were Levi Dela Cruz and Alvin Ortega, who finished with double figures of 17 and 10 points, respectively.
The Nyro Saints had an easy time with six players scoring no less than 10 points, topped by Nyro Pineda’s 19 markers.
Trinity and Nyro will battle tomorrow (Sunday) at the same venue for the maiden Open crown of the league’s maiden season supported by Wilson balls, Del Monte Fite N Rite, NRMF, Cashen Advertising, Kyzox and Smart Communication.
Meanwhile, Team Magic 7 and SSI Mental will contest the Cadet Division title, also set tomorrow at NRMF gym.
Magic nipped Elyong’s Los Saints, 94-89, while SSI defeated Team HI-Per, 99-94, in the semifinal pairings to set up their final clash.
In the Starter Division, it will be Regalado Vet and Nemesis Hobby Shop who will clash in the final. Regalado routed 70-59 EA’s Taste of Asia while Nemesis beat Insignia in the semifinals, 104-90.