Batches 2006 and 1998 claimed the championships in their respective divisions after posting resounding wins in the finals of the University of Southern Philippines Foundation Alumni Association Panthers Cup Season 2 Inter-Batch Basketball Tournament last Sunday at the Capitol Parish Gym.

1998 crushed 1999, 68-46, in Game Two of the best-of-three affair to complete a sweep of the series and claim the crown in Division A. Wilbert Santiago led the winning side with 15 points.

Meanwhile, Troy Mercader scored 24 points to lead 2001 past 2011, 76-74, to claim third-place honors.

Over in Division B, 2006 manhandled 2008, 91-72, in Game Two to also secure the title. Jam Ferraren had 20 points to pace 2006, which also got past 2008 in Game One, 88-73, last Saturday.

Sam Hermosa had 19 points in the series-opener.