February 1 to 6 recap: Cresta Verde Mountaineers 1-2
Vulacan Arena, Fairview -- The Cresta Verde Mountaineers went 1-2 as they lost both their league game but advanced in the National Tournament defeating division II, same conference leader New Oagas Society.
at Naga City Madunong 76-91
With a 7-man rotation, Naga City Madunong was able to defeat Cresta Verde Mountaineers 91-76. They were led by the troika of Artur Czarnocki, Ingmars Gleizdans, and Przemysław Bialota scoring 24, 24, and 22 points respectively.
Fillmore Sabangan led the Mountaineers with 27 points but they were able to limit Renald Geonanga with 12 points.
vs Gwapsak 53-88
As the Mountaineers were preparing for their National Tournament game against New Oagas, Gwapsak ransacked them at their home floor 88-53.
Brian Otobusin led Gwapsak with a double-double, 16 points and 13 rebounds as only Claude Regale (16 points) and Melanio Gabo (11 points and 10 rebounds) scored in double-figures and contributed for the Mountaineers cause.
vs New Oagas Society 111-122
It was a highly anticpated matchup between the two as not only are they in the same division, it was really that competitive.
The Mountaineers were able to eliminate Society as they match their output per quarter led by Teodosio Amante's 54 points and 10 rebounds.
Renald Geonanga had a double-double with 23 points and 16 rebounds as Fillmore Sabangan filled the stat-sheet with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.
Bobby Montealto led the Society with 38 points and 11 rebounds while Allan Genzola paced the team with 27 points and 11 assists with zero turnovers. Carmelo Maciano scored 24 points while Romy Cerbo almost had a triple-double with 8 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
One glaring difference was that the Mountaineers were able to go to the line 40 times (making 29) compared to Society's 7 free throw attempts that had them calling 'foul'.
At this point, starting guard Marion Pacete did not suit up as he got injured last week but the Mountaineers was able to take this one from fellow Great 8 rival Society.