Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Planters whip Security By Charles Raymond A. Maxey
PLANTERSBANK whipped Securitybank Saturday, 94-85, for its third straight victory in the Bankers Cup 2008 basketball tournament.
The Plantersbank dribblers, sponsored by Bacchus Energy Drink and EML Partners, recovered from a 22-point deficit and leaned on Kim Villanueva's team-high 24 points to gain solo second place in the eight-team field with their 6-3 card.
Prolific point guard Jonard Movilla added 21 points for Plantersbank, while Jelbert Recta, Leo Cadayona, and Joan Denosta helped the team's cause with their tough defense.
Oliver Paculanan topscored for Securitybank with 28 points, including nine three-pointers to stay one shy of Banco de Oro's Nilo Temporal, who hit 10 triples in one game.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) kept the solo lead after beating RCBC, 87-79, behind Oliver Guilaran and Rodgie Maningo's offensive thrust.
BPI now has an 8-2 slate.
Metrobank and Enterprisebank also won their respective matches.
Metrobank defeated BDO, 104-99, and Enterprisebank crushed Citibank Savings, 88-70.
Jeff Solidum led Metrobank with 32 points. Toto Solis and Te Eng Fo added 22 apiece.
