UFO League: SIP defeated Cabalen in Game 3

SIP returned to the top of the hill Sunday night after winning Game 3 of their best-of-five series against Cabalen-RP Construction/Transamerica in the finals of the Budweiser-Coca Cola 6th UFO Inter-Organizational Basketball League. source: Shan Seman for Saipan Tribune.

With a jam-packed crowd on hand at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium, SIP perfectly executed their full-court defense, forced countless turnovers, and held off a late charge to win their fourth championship in six seasons with a 95-86 victory. Alegre led five SIP cagers in double figures with a game-high 24 points, while Guiab and Edsel Mendoza supported with 16 and 12 points. Elmer Esdrelon and Edmark Mendoza also contributed 11 and 10 points. Alegre also had a nice all-around game, finishing with nine rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Palma and Dalangin paced Cabalen with 22 points apiece, while Delos Reyes added 16 points. Dalangin and Delos Reyes shared rebounding honors with 15 each.

SIP: 95
Rick Alegre 24pts
Junar Guiab 16pts
Edsel Mendoza 12pts
Elmer Esdrelon 11pts
Edmark Mendoza 10pts
RobertTamondong 8pts
Peter Mendiola 7pts
James Villacrusis 3pts
Garcia 2pts

Cabalen: 86
Ed Palma 22pts
Dalangin 22pts
Ronald Delos Reyes 16pts
Dalewin Cortez 9pts
Sony Ranola 8pts
Mungcal 3pts
Arnedo 3pts
Gatdula 2pts
Ocampo 1pts