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CEBU CITY, Philippines—The University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers further cemented their dynasty in the CESAFI men’s basketball scene by sweeping the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters in the Best-of-Three Finals.
UV clinched its 16th CESAFI title with a commanding 72-55 victory in Game 2 on Saturday, December 7, at the Cebu Coliseum. It was a complete contrast of last season’s finals series that concluded in a deciding Game 3.
The win etched UV’s name deeper into the annals of CESAFI history, establishing their unrivaled dynasty and marking head coach Gary Cortes’ sixth championship at the helm.
READ: UV Green Lancers face UC Webmasters in high-stakes Cesafi finals
Sophomore standout Raul Gentallan, a native of Bukidnon, earned Finals Most Valuable Player honors with an all-around performance of 10 points, five rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal.
Last season’s MVP Kent Ivo Salarda led the Green Lancers’ offensive charge with 19 points, four rebounds, and three steals, while PJ Taliman chipped in 16 points, five boards, two steals, and a block.
