THE Eastern Visayas State University (Evsu) basketball team maintained their supremacy after they completely demolished the Samar State University (SSU) during the game 2 of the Eastern Visayas Collegiate Athletic Association (Evcaa) tournament at the Tacloban City Astrodome on Saturday, April 6.

In a dramatic fight, Evsu Eagles managed to sustain their prowess against SSU in a double overtime until they took the lead in the final stretch, 82-82, 93-93, 107-104.

Commissioner Julius Ross Lacaba congratulated the state universities and colleges (SUCs) that joined the first intercollegiate basketball games.

The other participating SUCs were Eastern Samar State University (Essu), Leyte Normal University (LNU), Naval State University (NSU), Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU), University of Eastern Philippines (UEP), Visayas State University (VSU), and Biliran Province State University (BiPSU).

The Evcaa management committee recognized Season 1 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Raffy Gravador of Evsu.

The “Mythical Five” are Raffy Gravador of Evsu; Joseph Anthony Arellano of SSU; John Paul Magdaraog of UEP; Rogen Pagliawan of SSU; and Mark Andrew Amoguis of LNU.

Slam dunk king is Joseph Anthony Arellano of SSU, while coach of the year is Leandro Crebello Sr. of SSU.

The finals MVP is Christian Jake Imus of Evsu.

Lacaba disclosed that their future plan is to have women’s volleyball aside from the basketball games.

“Probably around September, but we’ll follow the new calendar of the schools. While the basketball season 2 will be in early February, at the start of second semester,” said Lacabda.

He said they “will probably accommodate” the private schools in the region for both volleyball and basketball games in the next season.

Evcaa Season 1 partners include PRTV Tacloban for the live coverage, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) as officiating team, Reptours Express vans, KBox Studios Tacloban, and Tingog party-list.