CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors fended off a late fourth-quarter rally by the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats, securing a narrow 58–54 victory in their CESAFI 2026 Season Round 1 collegiate basketball matchup at the Cebu Coliseum.
Key Game Highlights
Key Game Highlights
- Tight Early Battle: The game opened with both defensive units locking down, ending the first period deadlocked at 11–11.
- USC's Second-Quarter Surge: The Warriors created critical separation in the second period, outscoring the Wildcats 22–9 to enter halftime with a comfortable 33–20 lead.
- CIT-U's Fourth-Quarter Comeback: Trailing 47–33 entering the final frame, CIT-U mounted a furious late-game push, unleashing a 21–11 run in the fourth quarter to threaten USC's lead before running out of time.
Score by Quarter
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final Score
CIT-U Wildcats | 11 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 54
USC Warriors | 11 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 58
CIT-U Wildcats | 11 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 54
USC Warriors | 11 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 58
Tangkay delivered an efficient all-around outing as a starter for the Warriors:
- High Impact (+13): Tangkay held the highest +/- on the court for USC, meaning the team outscored CIT-U by 13 points while he was on the floor.
- Defensive Activity: He contributed heavily on defense, pulling down 12 rebounds.
- Balanced Offense: Scoring 11 points on 50% field goal shooting, Tangkay reached double digits while setting up teammates with 3 assists.