UC barges into finals with an upset win against twice-to-beat USP-F

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters staged a massive upset against the University of Southern Philippines-Foundation (USP-F) Panthers, 62-57, in their do-or-die

semifinals match in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. men’s basketball hoop wars on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at the Cebu Coliseum.

Last Thursday, the Webmasters narrowly beat the Panthers, 68-67, erasing the latter’s twice-to-beat advantage and to force today’s rubber match. “Basically, we took it one game at a time. Wala namo githink ang twice-to-beat advantage sa USP-F, ” said Sesante. During the game, USP-F was leading by eight, 38-30, at the start of the second half, but UC put on a 14-point swing to grab the lead 44-42 heading into the final period.USP-F led by one point, 50-49, midway in the final period when UC regained the lead,51-50, from Jhiey Paraldo’s jumper.

Not to be outfought, Pacaña nailed a crucial three-point shot that gave UC a two possession lead, 60-56.

 

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