by Ernest Hernandez
Caloocan went on a huge second half to pip Quezon City, 133-114, in a high-scoring battle in the Community Basketball Association Pilipinas (CBA) Founders Cup at the Thoa Wild Center Gymnasium in Valenzuela on Saturday.
After letting the Capitals score 72 first half points, the Saints erupted for 45 points in the third quarter while limiting them to just 19 to complete a turnaround from a 17-point deficit at halftime into a nine-point lead, 100-91, after three.
Caloocan Hurricane Saints vs. QC Capitals (CBA photo)
Caloocan then dropped 33 more points in the final frame to stretch its lead.
Ervin Palencia fired 26 points, two rebounds, nine assists, and two steals for Caloocan.
Darwin Lunor added 22 points, 14 rebounds, and two assists.
Clark Derige made 32 markers, 15 caroms, and one steal for QC.
Scores:
Caloocan 133-Palencia 26, Lunor 22, Santos 21, Fuentes 16, Tiquia 15, Fontanilla 9, Decano 8, Penaredondo 7, Pangan 4, Manacho 2, Pagtaccunan 2, Principe 1
Quezon City 114-Derige 32, Castro 24, Medina 22, Barua 18, De Guzman 7, Macaraig 6, Santiago 3, Bellosillo 2
Quarterscores: 28-35, 55-72, 100-91, 133-114
Caloocan Hurricane Saints vs. QC Capitals (CBA photo)
Caloocan then dropped 33 more points in the final frame to stretch its lead.
Ervin Palencia fired 26 points, two rebounds, nine assists, and two steals for Caloocan.
Darwin Lunor added 22 points, 14 rebounds, and two assists.
Clark Derige made 32 markers, 15 caroms, and one steal for QC.
Scores:
Caloocan 133-Palencia 26, Lunor 22, Santos 21, Fuentes 16, Tiquia 15, Fontanilla 9, Decano 8, Penaredondo 7, Pangan 4, Manacho 2, Pagtaccunan 2, Principe 1
Quezon City 114-Derige 32, Castro 24, Medina 22, Barua 18, De Guzman 7, Macaraig 6, Santiago 3, Bellosillo 2
Quarterscores: 28-35, 55-72, 100-91, 133-114