THE AFP Cavaliers dominated the BOC Transformers, 96-91, to clinch a berth in the quarterfinals in the UNTV Cup Sunday at the Pasig City Sports Arena.
Point guard Boyet Bautista scored 10 points in the second quarter as the Cavaliers finally set the tone of the match after trailing in the first canto.
Kenneth Duremdes struck for 18 in the final quarter, but his firepower was not enough against the Cavaliers.
Hailed as the Best Players of the Game were Bautista with 25 points, and Jeffrey Quiambao with 17 for AFP, which raised its record to 6-4.
Despite the loss, the semifinalists Transformers still lead with an 8-2 record.
Joining BOC into the semis was two-time champion Judiciary Magis, which defeated the MMDA Black Wolves, 77-62.
With the win, the Magis’ eight in 10 games, they punched an an automatic ticket to the semifinal round with a twice-to-beat advantage, just like the Transformers.