Krispy Team kept their undefeated streak going as they defeated Elite Hoopers in their APCRAA Basketball Tournament quarterfinals matchup, 92-87, on Saturday, August 17 at the APC Gymnasium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With their backs against the wall and facing with a twice-to-win disadvantage, the Hoopers managed to hold the lead in the first half by as much as 10 points. However, a crucial injury forced Carlo Aboboto sit out the first minutes of the third quarter, giving room for a Krispy Team run orchestrated by Brix Estabillo, holding a 15-point advantage going into the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Hoopers tried to do another surge in the final quarter but Krispy Team did enough to hold onto to the lead until the final buzzer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Estabillo finished the game with 24 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals. Alex Tagle, who became the 3rd member of the 100-steals club contributed 15 points, 2 assists and 1 block. Norman Ringor had a double-double output of 14 points and 11 rebounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Elite Hoopers, Peter Abarracoso top all scorers with 30 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Carlo Aboboto had 14 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Krispy Team will meet Stage One OGs in the best-of-three semifinals beginning August 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n