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Converge rules PBA 15-under

Published Jul 9, 2024 08:46 am

At A Glance

  • Converge held off Phoenix, 91-83, in the duel between unbeaten squads to rule the 2024 Batang PBA-Centrum Kids 15-under tournament on Tuesday, July 9, at the Ynares Sports Arena.

Converge held off Phoenix, 91-83, in the duel between unbeaten squads to rule the 2024 Batang PBA-Centrum Kids 15-under tournament on Tuesday, July 9, at the Ynares Sports Arena.

The Batang FiberXers took control of the tightly fought match down the stretch, taking a comfortable nine-point separation in the last three minutes before fending off the Batang Fuel Masters’ late rally. 

A clutch three by Kierdy Victoria in the last 31 seconds gave Converge an 89-83 lead and the Batang FiberXers finished the tournament with a perfect 6-0 record.

In the other Finals, Talk ’N Text breezed past Terrafirma, 92-66, to capture the 13-under title.

Victoria finished with a team-high 19 points, including 11 in the payoff period, to spearhead a balanced attack by Converge. Jacob Datu contributed 14, Gabyn Nunag had 12, while Prince Cariño and Ian San Gabriel had 11 apiece.

Converge trailed 40-41 at the halftime break but picked up their rhythm in the second half and pulled ahead 68-64 entering the fourth quarter. It posted its biggest lead at 86-79 with 3:49 to go. 

Ethan Tan-Chi and Simone Jacob “Sky” Jazul hit back-to-back three-point shots as Phoenix pulled within 83-86 time down to two minutes.

But Victoria responded with that dagger trey while the Batang Fuel Masters muffed multiple chances to tie the game. 

Jazul led Phoenix with 31 points. Tan-Chi added 12 while Francis Castro had 11.

The Batang Tropang Giga settled the outcome early by storming to a 30-16 lead on the get go.

All 11 TNT players scored led by Prince Concepcion,  who showed the way with 20 points as the Batang Tropang Giga finished the tournament with a perfect 6-0 record.

Andrei Ancheta, Fritz Avillano and Aleck Villahermosa were also instrumental in the lopsided win as they combined for 45 points.  

 

 

The Scores:

Converge 91 – Victoria 19, Datu 14, Nunag 12, Cariño 11, San Gabriel 11, Cabalonga 6, Padilla 6, Basilan 4, Chan 2, Ortiz 2, San Buenaventura 2, Mendez 0, Evangelista 0, Basa 0, Bernardo 0.

 

Phoenix 83 – Jazul 31, Tan-Chi 12, Castro F. 11, Castro G. 8, Deato 4, Dalag 4, Hesite 4, Gaerlan-Train 4, Baante 3, Bustria 2, Lee 0, Usog 0. 

Quarterscores: 25-22, 40-41, 68-64, 91-83.

 

Second Game

Talk ‘N Text 92 – Concepcion 20, Ancheta 17, Avillano 16, Villahermosa 12, Yaya 8, Garuda 5, Gonzales 4, Lugue 4, Hernandez 2, Mangalus 2, San Buenaventura 2.  

Terrafirma 66 – De Guzman 23, Garces 11, Coronel 10, Centeno 6, Flores 6, Danao 4, Loria 2, Torres M. 2, Batac 2, Gadong 0, Maitem 0, Torres C. 0, Reyes 0. 

Quarterscores: 30-16, 59-33, 78-52, 92-66.

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