{"id":400137,"date":"2023-10-25T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=400137"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Final-4-set-for-Eagles-caging-master-s-division","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Final-4-set-for-Eagles-caging-master-s-division\/","title":{"rendered":"Final 4 set for Eagles caging master\u2019s division"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Final Four is finally set for the master\u2019s division in the dragged-out Inaugural SMEC-SMLEG Invitational Basketball Tournament 2023.<\/p>\n

A Plus Team-Saipan Marine Corp., Blue Haus, Legends, and JSN have all earned their dues after they came out unscathed in the playoffs held last week.<\/p>\n

Legends blacked out Vizion\u2019s dreams of making it all the way as they defeated them, 83-58, on Monday at the Gualo Rai Basketball Court.<\/p>\n

After a close 13-10 lead by Legends after first quarter, Vizion lost sight of the winning path as their offense was shut down by a more rough-and-tumble Legends crew.<\/p>\n

It was still pretty close by the end of the second quarter, 38-26, but by the end of the third, Legends enjoyed a 26-point lead, thanks to James Villacrusis\u2019 pinpoint accuracy and James Abuy\u2019s assists.<\/p>\n

Vizion trailed and tried to force fouls, while rushing fast-break plays under the net, but Legends were made that night as Villacrusis put 24, Abuy made 18, and Jorge De Guzman had 16 markers.<\/p>\n

Vizion\u2019s Ariel Baul and Jojit Jumaquio were the only players in double digits with 12 points apiece.<\/p>\n

Last Saturday, JSN made light work of New San Antonio Market-Lakay, 88-58, in another blowout game.<\/p>\n

JSN never really lost traction throughout the game, as they came speeding down the court at break-neck speed from the opening jump ball. Cecilio Bisana cleaned house early to lead JSN, 23-13, at the end of the first quarter.<\/p>\n

It was Jun Tabora and Ben Pelisamen\u2019s turn in the second and third quarter as they made baskets at every open opportunity. Their defense held strong as well and Tabora and Pelisamen buried Lakay under a 20-point deficit heading into the second half.<\/p>\n

Lakay could not slow JSN\u2019s momentum as they tried to tackle their shots from outside the perimeter. Despite a 14-point effort by John Jugos, J.R. Torres\u2019 11 markers, and Julius Domine\u2019s 10 points, Lakay came up way short and lost by a staggering 30 points.<\/p>\n

Legends 83 \u2013<\/strong> Villacrusis 24, Abuy 18, De Guzman 16, Binuya 8, Tibayan 7, Fitial 4, Lizama 2, De Jesus 2, Zapata 2.<\/p>\n

Vizion 58 \u2013<\/strong> Baul 12, Jumaquio 12, Catalla 9, Sedillo 7, Galvez 6, Tenorio 5, Pablo 3, Sangoyo 2, Capuyan 2.<\/p>\n

Scoring by quarters:<\/strong> 13-10, 38-26, 62-42, 83-58.<\/p>\n

JSN 88 \u2013<\/strong> Pelisamen 24, Tabora 19, Bisana 15, Berline 12, Manabat 4, Joyner 4, Umali 2.<\/p>\n

New San Antonio Market-Lakay 58 \u2013<\/strong> Jugos 14, Torres 11, Domine 10, Isip 8, Saplan 6, Camacho 6, Culansag 2, Borja 1.<\/p>\n

Scoring by quarters:<\/strong> 21-13, 46-26, 72-46, 88-58.<\/p>\n

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In this file photo, Legends team, right, and Blue Haus team pose for the opening jump ball of the Inaugural SMEC-SMLEG Invitational Basketball Tournament 2023 at the Gualo Rai Basketball Court.<\/p>\n

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