by Ernest Hernandez
Manila zapped Pasigueño at home, 112-84, in the CBA Pilipinas Founders Cup at the San Andres Sports Complex on Sunday.
Manila slowly pulled away from Pasigueño, banking on their solid offense to build a lead as high as 32 points before settling for the 28-point margin in the end.
Mark Yu of the MNL Sausage Kings goes up for a layup against Pasigueno. (CBA photo)
Almel Orquina made 20 points, one rebound, four assists, and one steal for Manila.
Ken Acibar added 19 points, 10 rebounds, and one block off the bench.
Francis Ronquillo scored 18 markers, six boards, two dimes, and two steals off the bench for Pasigueño.
Box Scores:
Manila 112-Orquina 20, Acibar 19, Canelas 17, Yu 16, Tubera 7, Mendoza 6, Ballon 6, Escosio 6, Aspiras 5, Marangan 4, Martinez 4, Nitafan 2
Pasigueño 84-Ronquillo 18, Fajardo 13, Chavenia 11, Clarences 11, Rodriguez 10, Trinidad 6, Malinao 6, Gallano 5, Jacinto 4
Quarterscores: 21-18, 49-37, 82-66, 112-84