UFO League: Cabalen will face defending champion

The stage is now set as Cabalen will battle three-time champion Samahang Ilokano for the championship of the Budweiser-Coca Cola 6th UFO Inter-Organizational Basketball League. With all teams entering the final round of the semifinals with 1-1 win-loss cards, each knew that whoever came out on top will advance to the best-of-three championship series, while the losers will play for third place. source: Shan Seman for SaipanTribune.

SIP - LIPS: 110-102
In the opener, many time all-star Edsel Mendoza made his first appearance in the playoffs and showcased his skills to lead SIP to another finals appearance with a 110-102 victory over LIPS-Mobil. Mendoza finished as the game's best player, scoring 39 points and 13 rebounds. Esdrelon added 23 points, while Alegre had 22 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Estolas led LIPS with 37 points, while Cequena and Aranda had 19 and 14 points, respectively. Aranda also grabbed 12 rebounds.

Cabalen - Visminda: 113-97
In the second game, Cabalen dethroned Visminda courtesy of solid play down the stretch for a 113-97 victory. Delos Reyes led Cabalen with 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Ranola and Ed Palma had 19 and 14 points. Dalangin and Alex Ocampo added 11 and 10 points. Muleta and Cosino led Visminda with 18 points, while Joyner and Peredo had 15 and 13 points.