
15/07/2024
Davao NTB Wolves Eliminates Cebu's Mancor/Atty.Dico in PSL Semifinals
Team Mindanao, powered by Davao NTB Wolves, outplayed Cebu's Mancor-Atty.Dico with a commanding 76-67 victory in the semifinals of the PSL Nationals 20-under category at Victoria Sports Tower in Quezon City.
This victory propels Davao into the PSL National Finals while sending Cebu packing.
Davao came out of the gates with a strong start, initially seizing the lead. However, Cebu responded with a late-quarter surge, ending the first quarter narrowly ahead at 20-19.
The second quarter was a back-and-forth battle, with both squads trading buckets and the lead constantly shifting. By halftime, Davao had edged out a slim 38-35 lead.
In the third quarter, Davao continued to hold their ground, finishing the period with a 59-52 advantage.
Eager to prove their dominance, Davao turned up the heat in the fourth quarter, securing their first double-digit lead at 74-64 with two minutes left on the clock.
Without looking back, they held on to close out the game in the remaining minutes with a solid 76-67 victory.
John Rodulfa led the way for Davao with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, driving both their offense and defense to secure the win.
This defeat marks the end of the road for Cebu's Mancor-Atty.Dico in the PSL Nationals, while the Davao NTB Wolves advance to the PSL National Finals, looking poised for a strong finish.
Written by Alfred Pino
π· Desiree Armojallas