The DUB League

Recap

Dallas, TX – For the second game of the day, the Thundercats bested the Mighty Semi-Pro, 51-39, on the game-long aggressive play of Renz “the KantoBoy” Villanueva.

It was a seesaw battle for most of the game, but 2 important runs in the second half sealed the victory for the Cats, who are now tied with Voltes V for second place in the standings, with a 2-1 win-loss record.

Semi-Pro was leading 32-28 when the Cats unleashed a 12-2 run sparked by a couple of threes by Team captain Gil Mandabon to gain the advantage, 40-34.

And then they finished the game on a 11-3 run to send Semi-Pro to their 2nd loss in 3 games. Rainer De Joya and Noel Bagalso topscored for the Cats with 11 points each, while Renz added 8 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Semi-Pro was led by Jeff Duria with 19 points, with Rodfil Camacho scoring 8 points and grabbing 8 rebounds.

PREVIEW

Dallas, TX – SemiPro will try to continue their hot run-and-gun game with their Big Three of Jeff, Rodfil and CJ as they face off the reeling Thundercats who lost to the Eraserheads in Week Two.

Bhon and Brian Filomeno will provide the 3 point shooting needed for the SemiPros while Von Pagdanganan will lead the team with his court vision and overall impact.

Jingson Morales will help crashed the boards while Phoenix Galing and Devan Mesa, will try to provide bench support.

The Thundercats will be led by Gil “Major Pain” Mandabon as they try to move past their Week Two loss. High school standout Matea Mandabon will provide the shooting from the 3 point territory.

Dennis Dagondon and Rainier De Joya will man the paint along with Paolo Olea, Philip Autencio, Jonnel Guttierez while Noel Bagalso, John Cruz and Renz Villanueva will run the break for the ‘Cats.

The teams will face off at 1030am on September 24th.