The Columbian Dyip able to escape and stopped the attempt of the NorthPort Batang Pier to make a comeback in the final quarter, 114-108.
In this game, Dyip’s CJ Perez shone brighter versus his Rookie of the Year counterpart Robert Bolick as he notched a double-double output.
Perez made 26 points and 11 rebounds to spearhead his team in scoring while their import Khapri Alston continues to be a power inside the shaded area as he made 25 points and grabbed 17 rebounds.
In the first half of basketball action, it was controlled by the Batang Pier and even they piled a lead as much as 12 points.
Yet, in the third quarter led by Columbian’s guard Rashwan McCarthy things turned upside down as the Dyip took over the driver seat.
A massive 38 points poured by the troops of coach Johnedel Cardel to flush the motivation of the NorthPort players.
Still, coach Pido Jarencio still one more hurrah in the crucial moments in the fourth quarter as they climbed back after Kevin Ferrer swished his three-pointer.
Columbian called a timeout to put things back in order and they were successful and got their second win this third conference.
Great Teamwork From Dyip
Columbian vs NorthPort Box Score
Dyip (114) – Camson 14, Khobuntin 11, McCarthy 18, Perez 26, Alston 25, Tiongson 5, Gabayni 2, Calvo 3, Faundo 2
Batang Pier (108) – Tautuaa 22, Lanete 19, Ammons 15, Bolick 23, Ferrer 11, Mercado 2, Cruz 4, Elorde 5, Escoto 7