Cignal-San Beda used its poise in the end game to overpower Wangs Basketball, 84-77, on Thursday in the 2017 Philippine Basketball Association Developmental League Aspirants’ Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
Jason Perkins paced the Hawkeyes with a double-double of 19 points and 18 rebounds that went with his three assists, while Javee Mocon added 15 points.
Davon Potts also chipped in 12 points, while Pamboy Raymundo got all of his eight points in the fourth quarter for Cignal.
“Credit to Wang’s. They prepared hard against us,” Cignal-San Beda Coach Boyet Fernandez said. “It’s a learning lesson for everyone. Every time, we have to come in and play active and match up the energy of the other team.”
Wangs took control in the third period, erecting an 11-point lead, 54-43, before Mocon and Raymundo teamed up in the Hawkeyes’ rally and gained an 78-75 edge in the final 2:38—thanks to a Harold Arboleda three.
Marlon Gomez anchored Wangs (1-2) with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Rey Publico had 10 points and six boards.