AEG Building Prints reigned supreme once again, as they captured the title in the Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 5th Corporate Cup with an 84-75 win over Boysen Paint in the finals last Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 at the Benedicto College gym in Cebu City.
AEG began to pull away from their opponents late in the first half, establishing a 45-35 lead, thanks to a 17-9 run. From that point onward, they held Boysen at bay until the final buzzer to claim the championship trophy for the second CABC tourney in a row.
Versatile big man Bong Gabison filled the stat sheet up with 22 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks, while Joseph Cabigas and Duane Anino added 12 points apiece. Dexsel Caadan added 10 points, five boards, three assists, a steal, and a block.
AEG’s defense also held steady, keeping Boysen’s go-to guy Chester Hinagdanan, to just 12 points.
Meanwhile, Modern Windows bagged third place honors with a 90-74 win over Diamond Built. Anthony Bajenting exploded for 37 points, 12 boards, four assists and a whopping seven steals. Lemuel Aspacio also had 24 points. / JNP