PTI and BoG, both top the standing are the only private entities that participated in the league that was modified into a combination of government and business basketball teams two months ago.
Fitial who fired 19 markers seconded Brad Ruzsala’s three-pointer to break the tie at the start of the second quarter. His two free throws also marked the end of the second half keeping PTI in 11-point advantage, 52-41.
Edsel Mendoza who started slow in the first half boosted right on the crucial canto finishing with 17 points, and .helped nail BoG to 87 points with no time left in the fourth quarter.
Ryan Sanciangco also scored 17 points including a three-pointer in the second quarter.
Bruce Berline invested in two-point shots to finish with 12 points and Elmer Esdrelon who put the early with a fresh three-pointer added 10 points as basketed his five three throws.
PTI pounded Commonwealth Ports Authority during July 25 game for its fifth victory.
James Villacrusis basketed his seven free throws as he scored 30 points for BoG.
DoC 91, Legislature 73
Jeffrey Quitugua went 3-for-3 as he scattered 18 points, and Luis Iguel scored 17 points to lift Department of Corrections past Legislature, 91-73 for its fifth win in the regular season.
Irank Simada pulled the DoC away from tie during the fourth quarter with a fouled two-pointer and a penalty shot.
Then, Walter Mendez picked up to lead DoC to 11-point lead before Quitugua and Norris Kwon concluded the game with one three-pointer and two easy shots.
Scores:
PTI 105 —-Fitial 19, Medoza 17, Sanciangco 17, Berline 12, Esdrelon 10, Fernandez 8, Ruzasala 7, Soledad 3.
BoG 87 – Villacrusis 30, Taisacan 15, Pelisamen 13, Peter 13, G. Palacios 10, D.Palacios 3, Imperial 2, Lee 1.
Quarterscores: 23-23, 52-41, 76-61, 105-87
DoC 91 – Quitugua 18, L. Iguel 17, Irank 12, Blas 11, Mendez 10, Castro 8, Itibus 8, Kwon 2.
Legislature 73 –Punzalan 17, Apatang 15, R. Duenas 12, E. Duenas 11, Diaz 8, Guinto 4.
Quarterscores: 27-15, 54-32m 78-51, 91-73
