D’Originals score 2nd win in Masters bball

Title contenders D’Originals secured their second straight victory this time at the expense of Melusch Dil, 89-67 Sunday in the ongoing 2014 Filipino Master League basketball tournament at the Palau National gym.

After taking a 48-32 lead in the opening quarter, D’Originals showed their dominance in both ends of the floor as they easily dismantled Melusch Dil’s defense and offense to secure their second win and sport a 2-0 win-loss record in the team standings.

Jun Bautista led the scoring chores for D’Originals with 25 as teammates Sonny Jacinto and Delmar Mondragon chipped in 15 and 12 markers, respectively. Jun dela Cruz, on the other hand, topscored for Melusch Dil with 15 as Boy Luna added 11 on the losing side as they take a 1-1 tally.

In other games, Mason’s Hardware won over Surangel and Sons, 68-63; WCTC Red Rooster won over Kabalikat, 75-39; and Rat Star defeated PPR All Stud, 83-63.

Games will resume on August 10 with MogMog taking on Melusch Dil at 11 a.m. followed by PPR All Stud against D’Originals at 12:30 p.m. as Kabalikat will face Mason’s Hardware at 2 p.m. while Surangel and Sons will be pitted against WCTC Red Rooster in the main game at 3:30 p.m.

The league will be under the supervision of the Palau Basketball Federation (PBF). By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)




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