The young and athletic Falcons beat the Tigers 83-80 to go undefeated in the tournament after two games.
The Falcons' rookie point guard, Jerom Lastimosa, hit a game-winning three-pointer at the top of the key with 4.6 seconds remaining to defeat the veteran-laden Tigers.
Lastimosa had a solid game with 19 points, highlighted by three three-pointers, including the game-winning shot.
The Falcons' sharp-shooting big man, Vince Magbuhos, scored 29 points, including four three-pointers, to lead his team in scoring in their win.
On the same day, a Davao City team made up of players from the MPBL also went 2-0 after they demolished the Zamboanga Valientes 96-75.
Roberto Marianao and Nico Abatayo scored 14 points each to lead Davao to a victory against the Valientes.
Meanwhile, JM Domingo scored 17 points for the Valientes in a losing cause.
In the other game, the Far Eastern University Tamaraws bounced back from their opening day defeat by beating General Santos Bulalakaw 79-74.
The Tamaraws' young and peppery point-guard, LG Gonzales, scored 29 points, highlighted by five three-pointers, to lead his team to victory against the Bulalakaw.
Tamaraws sharpshooter Xyrus Torres also added 13 points for the Tamaraws in their win.
Emmanuel Ojjuola scored 20 for the Bulalakaw in a losing cause.
Davaoeno Joem Morada also added 18 points for the Bulalakaw in their defeat.
According to Tournament Director Miggy Solitaria, the winning team will receive P100,000, while the runners-up will receive P50,000, P40,000, P30,000, P20,000, and P10,000. (Romeo Braceros, Jr.)
Kadayawan 2022 Invitational Basketball Tournament
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