THE GSIS Furies rode on the impressive all-around games of James Abugan and Rene Boy Banzali to stun the Philippine National Police Responders, 87-83, in the 7th UNTV Cup at the Pasig City Sports in Pasig City.
Abugan erupted for 31 points and grabbed 10 boards, while Banzali chipped in 27 points.
The Furies erased a 65-60 deficit early in the payoff period on the way to tying the defending titlists the Senate Defenders for the early Group A lead.
Former University of the East player Ollan Omiping scored 21 for the Responders who led most of the game only to crumble in the crunch.
In Group B, the Agriculture Food Masters spoiled the debut of PhilHealth Plus, 105-95.
The Food Masters started slow but rallied in the second half behind the sniping of former UST star Emerson Oreta.
Oreta banged in 23 points – the bulk coming in the fourth period that greatly helped change the momentum of the game in the event organized by UNTV president and CEO Daniel Razon.
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