THE Cebu Institute of Technology–University (CIT-U) Baby Wildcats continued their incredible winning streak this week, proving why they are the team to beat this season.
In a dominant performance at the Cebu Coliseum, the Baby Wildcats took down the San Carlos School of Cebu (SCSC) Baby Warriors, 51–32. This victory on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, keeps CIT-U’s record perfect as they have now won seven games in a row and remain undefeated in the nine-team CESAFI 15-Under basketball tournament.
With this latest win, the Baby Wildcats have officially locked in their place in the semifinals and earned a "twice-to-beat" advantage, which gives them a major head start in the next round.
Head coach Floyd Taboada noted that the team is already assured of a top-two finish, though their final ranking will depend on the results of the remaining games.
The biggest test for CIT-U is still to come this Saturday when they face fellow unbeaten University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers in a high-stakes battle to end the elimination round.
The UV Baby Lancers currently hold a 6–0 record and are also aiming for a top-two seed. Before they meet CIT-U, they must first face the dangerous Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Baby Panthers kept their own playoffs hopes alive with a massive 74–33 win over the Benedicto College (BC) Baby Cheetahs.
This win brings the Baby Panthers to a 4–2 record as they prepare for their final games against the USJ-R Baby Jaguars and the CEC Dragons.
In the other game, the Sacred Heart School–Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eaglets improved their record to 4-3 after defeating the CEC Dragons 54–42.
The Magis Eaglets can officially clinch a semifinals berth if they win their upcoming game against Benedicto College on Thursday.
On the other hand, the CEC Dragons face a very difficult path to the next round, as they are scheduled to play the defending champion UV Baby Lancers and the tough USPF squad in their final matchups. / JBM