Defending champion Davao Occidental pulled off a thrilling 88-85 decision over hard-fighting Boracay last Wednesday night, Nov. 23, in the opening match of the Pilipinas Super League Pro Division-Second Conference Dumper Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Proving steadier in the stretches that mattered, the Tigers’ Kyt Jimenez canned two free throws off an unsportsmanlike foul on the Islanders’ KG Canaleta and followed it up with a clutch jumper that pegged an 86-83 count in the final 1:26 after Boracay briefly took an 83-82 lead on a Johnsherick Estrada layup.
Keith Agovida wound up with a double-double of 25 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Tigers, while Bonbon Custodio chipped in 17 markers, four boards, six assists, and two steals.Mon Rogado scattered 17 points, grabbed two rebounds, and issued five assists for the Lions, while Enzo Joson added 16 markers, four boards, and three feeds.Dariel Bayla and Alexander Mohammad carried the fight for Cagayan De Oro with 16 points apiece.
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