UNTV Cup Season 4
| 2015–16 UNTV Cup Season | |||
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| Country | Philippines | ||
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| Dates | 24 August 2015–March 14, 2016 | ||
| Teams | 12 | ||
| Defending champions | Judiciary Magis | ||
| Champions | AFP Cavaliers (2nd title) | ||
| Runners-up | PNP Responders | ||
| Third place | MMDA Blackwolves | ||
| Fourth place | NHA Builders | ||
| Best player | Antonio Lustestica, Jr. | ||
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UNTV Cup Season 4 was the 2015-2016 season of the public service-based basketball league, the UNTV Cup based in the Philippines. It was opened on August 24, 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, as part of the activities for the 11th Anniversary of UNTV Life.[1][2] Its final games was ended on March 14, 2016 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.
BMPI-UNTV Chairman and CEO Daniel Razon, the person who concepted UNTV Cup, together Vice President for Operations Gerry Panghulan and UNTV Cup Commissioner Fortunato "Atoy" Co, led the opening ceremonies, together with acclaimed government officials including Sen. Sonny Angara, Sen. Bam Aquino, Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo and Court Administrator Midas Marquez, followed by the drawing of lots of the first teams that will compete in the first game.
In the finals, the AFP Cavaliers and the PNP Responders competed in a best-of-three championship series, of which the AFP crowns as the champion. AFP Cavaliers has received 4 million pesos prize (3.5 million pesos for beneficiaries and 500 thousand pesos for the champion team),[3] while the 2nd placer, PNP Responders has received 2 million pesos prize (1.7 million pesos for the beneficiary and 300,000 for the team). 10 other teams will also receive cash grants for their donors and the team at the end of the season.
Teams
UNTV Cup will be composed of twelve teams divided into two groups. Ombudsman will be the new team of the tournament starting this season.
Group A
- DOJ Justice Boosters - Jeff Perlas (Beneficiary: Municipality of Barotac Viejo Educational Assistance)
- GSIS Furies - Ronjay Enrile (Beneficiary: DSWD-Golden Reception and Action Center for Elderly and other Special Cases)
- Malacanang Patriots - Bong Ramos (Beneficiary: Philippine Children's Medical Center)
- NHA Builders - Bennett Palad (Beneficiary: Provident Fund Association, Inc.)
- PNP Responders - Ernesto Ballesteros (Beneficiary: PNP Sports Development Program and Sangguniang Masang Pilipino International Foundation)
- Senate Defenders - Kenneth Duremdes (Beneficiary: Kythe Foundation and Pangarap Foundation)
Group B
- AFP Cavaliers - Col. Alfredo Cayco (Beneficiary: AFP Educational Benefit System Office)
- BFP Firefighters - Ramon Garcia (Beneficiary: Philippine Science High School Foundation)
- HOR Solons - Fernando Ocampo (Beneficiary: Municipality of Barotac Viejo Educational Assistance)
- Judiciary Magis - Dennis Balason (Beneficiary: Court Employees Severely Affected by Calamities)
- MMDA Blackwolves - Mandeville Martirez (Beneficiary: Philippine Cerebral Palsy, Inc., Damayan Fund through MMDA Provident Fund, Philippine General Hospital-Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit)
- Ombudsman Graft Busters* - Ryan Quilala (Beneficiary: Municipality of Barotac Viejo Educational Assistance)
Game Summary
Preliminaries
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | q – Malacañan Kamao | 5 | 3 | 2 | .600[lower-alpha 1] | — | Advanced to the second round |
| 2 | q – Senate Defenders | 5 | 3 | 2 | .600[lower-alpha 1] | — | |
| 3 | q – PNP Responders | 5 | 3 | 2 | .600[lower-alpha 1] | — | |
| 4 | q – NHA Builders | 5 | 3 | 2 | .600[lower-alpha 1] | — | |
| 5 | e – GSIS Furies | 5 | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1 | Eliminated |
| 6 | e – DOJ Justice Boosters | 5 | 1 | 4 | .200 | 2 |
Source: Unknown
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored;
e – Eliminated; q – Qualified to the phase indicated.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored;
e – Eliminated; q – Qualified to the phase indicated.
Notes:
- 1 2 3 4 Considering that all four teams tied at first place with a 3-2 win-loss record, the head-to-head record of the teams follow:
Malacanang and Senate with 2-1 each; and PNP and NHA with 1-2 each.
If quotient system is used for the tie between Malacanang and Senate, Kamao will be the first placers with 1.025 and the Senate Defenders will be the second placers with 0.987.
Then, if the quotient system is used for the tie between PNP and NHA, PNP will be the third placers with 1.033, and the NHA will be the fourth placers with a quotient of 0.958.
Nevertheless, all of these teams advanced to the second round.
| Team | PNP | NHA | GSIS | Senate | DOJ | Malacanañ |
| PNP | 78–66 | 97–63 | 71–72 | 98–58 | 71–75 | |
| NHA | — | 89–75 | 71–81 | 85–79 | 90–78 | |
| GSIS | — | — | 65–72 | 63–60 | 70–59 | |
| Senate | — | — | — | 74–78 | 74–88 | |
| DOJ | — | — | — | — | 59–72 | |
| Malacanañ | — | — | — | — | — |
Win
OT Win
Loss
OT Loss
| Date | Teams/Events | Scores | Top Performer(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2015 (aired on UNTV: 08-30-15) | Opening Game 1: MMDA def. Judiciary (Group B) | 72-53 | Ronee Santos | SM Mall of Asia Arena |
| September 3, 2015 (aired on UNTV: 09-06-15) | Game 2: NHA def. DOJ (Group A) Game 3: AFP def. BFP (Group B) Game 4: PNP def. GSIS (Group A) |
85-79 74-70 97-63 |
Antonio Lustestica, Jr. Boyet Bautista Ollan Omiping |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| September 10, 2015 (aired on UNTV: 09-13-15) | Game 5: BFP def. Judiciary (Group B) Game 6: Senate def. NHA (Group A) Game 7: HOR def. Ombudsman (Group B) |
91-80 81-71 78-74 |
Marlon Adolfo Marlon Legaspi Kiko Adriano |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| September 17, 2015 (aired on UNTV: 09-20-15) | Game 8: AFP def. MMDA (Group B) Game 9: DOJ def. Senate (Group A) Game 10: GSIS vs. Malacanang (Group A) |
80-66 78-74 70-59 |
Boyet Bautista Ian Garrido Rene Boy Banzali |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| September 24, 2015 (aired on UNTV: 09-27-15) | Game 11: BFP def. Ombudsman (Group B) Game 12: PNP def. DOJ (Group A) Game 13: AFP def. Judiciary (Group B) |
75-66 98-58 87-81 |
Marlon Adolfo Ollan Omiping Rolando Pascual |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| October 1, 2015 (aired on UNTV: 10-04-15) | Game 14: PNP def. NHA (Group A) Game 15: MMDA def. HOR (Group B) Game 16: Malacanang def. Senate (Group A) |
78-66 82-60 88-74 |
Anton Tolentino Ronee Santos Jenkins Mesina |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| October 11, 2015 | Game 17: MMDA def. BFP (Group B) Game 18: Judiciary def. Ombudsman (Group B) Game 19: Malacanang def. PNP (Group A) |
77-71 83-89 (OT) 71-75 |
Julius Jayona Kevin Enriquez Poch Juinio and Samuel Ignacio |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| October 25, 2015 | Game 20: NHA def. Malacanang (Group A) Game 21: AFP def. HOR (Group B) Game 22: Senate def. GSIS (Group A) |
90-78 111-98 72-65 |
Antonio Lustestica, Jr. Joel Jabar Samuel "Tata" Marata and Emmanuel Baltazar |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| October 29, 2015 (aired on UNTV: 11-01-15) | Game 23: AFP def. Ombudsman (Group B) Game 24: Malacanang def. DOJ (Group A) Game 25: NHA def. GSIS (Group A) |
107-94 72-59 89-75 |
Boyet Bautista and Winston Sergio Poch Juinio and Jenkins Mesina Waldemar Tibay |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| November 8, 2015 | Game 26: MMDA def. Ombudsman (Group B) Game 27: GSIS def. DOJ (Group A) Game 28: Judiciary def. HOR (Group B) |
79-57 63-60 Default |
Jose Gragasin Rene Boy Banzali and Romer Diaz None |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| November 15, 2015 | Game 29: BFP def. HOR (Group B) Game 30: Senate def. PNP (Group A) |
82-68 72-71 |
Marlon Adolfo and Richmond Sibal Kenneth Duremdes and Rey Malaga |
Ynares Sports Arena |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AAA | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Advanced to the second round |
| 2 | BBB | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 3 | CCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 4 | DDD | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 5 | EEE | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Eliminated |
| 6 | FFF | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Source: Unknown
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored;
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored;
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OT Win
Loss
OT Loss
Second round
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senate Defenders | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Bye to the semi-finals with the twice-to-beat advantage |
| 2 | NHA Builders | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 3 | Judiciary Magis | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Qualification to the quarter-finals with the-twice-to-beat advantage |
| 4 | AFP Cavaliers | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 5 | Malacañang Kamao | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Qualification to the quarter-finals |
| 6 | MMDA Blackwolves | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 7 | BFP Firefighters | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Eliminated |
| 8 | PNP Responders | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Source: Unknown
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored;
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored;
The top 4 teams from the two divisions will battle for the second round. The teams qualifying in this round will carry over ALL of the scores and results they earned from the first round. The two top teams will have an outright berth in the semifinals, while the two bottom teams will be eliminated. In the quarter-finals, the third-seeded team will face the sixth-seeded team, and the fourth-seeded team will face the fifth-seeded team.[4]
| Date | Teams/Events | Scores | Top Performer(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2015 (aired on UNTV: 11-29-2015) | Game 31: BFP def. Senate Game 32: NHA def. MMDA Game 33: Malacanang def. AFP |
74-72 78-76 85-75 |
Marlon Adolfo Jeffry Sanders Jenkins Mesina and Andro Requez |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| December 4, 2015 (aired on UNTV: 12-06-2015) | Game 34: MMDA def. Malacanang Game 35: Judiciary def. NHA Game 36: PNP def. BFP |
64-51 83-78 96-78 |
Ermel Idria Ariel Capus Ollan Omiping |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| December 9, 2015 (aired on UNTV: 12-13-2015) | Game 37: Malacanang def. BFP Game 38: MMDA def. PNP Game 39: Judiciary def. Senate |
86-83 (OT) 67-64 77-59 |
Samuel Ignacio Jeffry Sanders Don Camaso |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| December 13, 2015 (aired on UNTV: 12-20-2015) | Game 40: AFP def. Senate Game 41: Judiciary def. Malacanang |
106-98 (OT) 72-64 |
Alvin Zuñiga and Rolando Pascual Ariel Capus and Julius Rabino |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| January 10, 2016 | Game 42: NHA def. AFP Game 43: MMDA def. Senate Game 44: PNP def. Judiciary |
96-76 92-65 68-66 |
Antonio Lustestica, Jr. Jeffrey Sanders and Jared Fortu Ollan Omiping |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| January 17, 2016 | Game 45: NHA def. BFP Game 46: AFP def. PNP |
81-74 76-71 |
Ralph Tibay and Waldemar Tibay Jeffrey Quiambao and Alvin Zuñiga |
Ynares Sports Arena |
Playoffs
Quarter-finals #3 and #4 seeds have the twice-to-beat advantage | Semi-finals #1 and #2 seeds have the twice-to-beat advantage | UNTV Cup Finals Best-of-three championship series | ||||||||
| #1 AFP Cavaliers | 1 (88) | |||||||||
| #4 NHA Builders | 0 (78) | |||||||||
| #4 NHA Builders | 1+1 | |||||||||
| #5 BFP Firefighters | 1 | |||||||||
| #1 AFP Cavaliers | 2 | |||||||||
| #3 PNP Responders | 1 | |||||||||
| #2 MMDA Blackwolves | +1 | |||||||||
| #3 PNP Responders | 2 | Third place match | ||||||||
| #3 PNP Responders (OT) | 1 (85) | |||||||||
| #6 Judiciary Magis | 0 (82) | |||||||||
| #2 MMDA Blackwolves | 77 | |||||||||
| #4 NHA Builders | 72 | |||||||||
Quarterfinals
| Date | Teams/Events | Scores | Top Performer(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2016 | Game 47: PNP def. Judiciary Game 48: BFP def. NHA |
85-82 (OT) 93-81 |
Ollan Omiping Richmond Sibal and Marlon Adolfo |
Ynares Sports Arena |
| February 7, 2016 | Game 49: NHA def. BFP (do-or-die game) | 74–73 (OT) | Marvin Ladia and Michael Taguiam | Ynares Sports Arena |
Semifinals
The semifinals games was aired on UNTV on February 14, 2016.
MMDA vs. PNP
MMDA Blackwolves has a twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinal series.
February 12, 2016 16:00 |
POTG: Alejandro Yanquiling III Report |
| MMDA Blackwolves | 74–77 | PNP Responders |
| Scoring by quarter: 13–21, 25–18, 12–24, 22–14 | ||
Ynares Sports Arena Referees: J. Olivar / J. Santiago / A. Manzano |
February 21, 2016 17:00 |
POTG: Ollan Omiping Report |
| MMDA Blackwolves | 69–72 | PNP Responders |
| Scoring by quarter: 16–17, 14–'29, 29–10, 10–16 | ||
| PNP advances to the finals | ||
Ynares Sports Arena Referees: A. Bermeo / M. Galutera / B. Cortez |
AFP vs. NHA
AFP Cavaliers has a twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinal series.
February 12, 2016 17:30 |
POTG: Rolando Pascual Report |
| AFP Cavaliers | 88–78 | NHA Builders |
| Scoring by quarter: 28–14, 24–18, 22–22, 16–24 | ||
| AFP advances to the finals | ||
Ynares Sports Arena Referees: M. Galutera / J. Banayat / J. Tantay |
Battle for Third
February 28, 2016 16:00 |
POTG: Jeffrey Sanders Report |
| NHA Builders | 72–77 | MMDA Blackwolves |
| Scoring by quarter: 20–25, 16–11, 20–24, 16–17 | ||
| MMDA wins third place | ||
Ynares Sports Arena Referees: D. Arguelles / S. Pingol / J. Tantay |
Finals
This is the second time that the AFP Cavaliers and the PNP Cavaliers vied for the championship of the UNTV Cup Season 4. In July 2014, both teams competed in a best-of-three finals series,[5] with the Cavaliers taking home the Season 2 championship title.
February 28, 2016 17:30 |
POTG: Ollan Omiping and Harold Sta. Cruz Report |
| AFP Cavaliers | 80–84 | PNP Responders |
| Scoring by quarter: 10–23, 18–22, 24–17, 28–22 | ||
Ynares Sports Arena Referees: A. Bermeo / B. Cortez / A. Manzano |
March 7, 2016 19:30 |
POTG: Boyet Bautista and Rolando Pascual Report |
| AFP Cavaliers | 71–66 | PNP Responders |
| Scoring by quarter: 15–15, 19–7, 23–19, 14–25 | ||
Smart Araneta Coliseum Referees: B. Pascual / J. Olivar / J. Santiago |
March 14, 2016 20:15 |
| AFP Cavaliers | 93–90 | PNP Responders |
| Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | ||
| AFP wins series, 2–1 | ||
Smart Araneta Coliseum Referees: A. Bermeo / G. Cornelio / M. Galutera |
Finals Most Valuable Player: Boyet Bautista (AFP Cavaliers)
Awards
The individual awards ceremony was conducted during the halftime of Finals Game 2 on March 7, 2016 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.[6]
- Season MVP: Antonio Lustestica, Jr. (NHA Builders)
- Finals MVP: Boyet Bautista (AFP Cavaliers)
- Mythical Five:
- Don Camaso (Judiciary Magis)
- Jeffrey Sanders (MMDA Blackwolves)
- Boyet Bautista (AFP Cavaliers)
- Antonio Lustestica, Jr. (NHA Builders)
- Ollan Omiping (PNP Responders)
- Best in Scoring: Antonio Lustestica, Jr. (NHA Builders)
- Best in Rebounds: Don Camaso (Judiciary Magis)
- Best in Assists: Waldemar Tibay (NHA Builders)
- Best in Steals: Jonathan Egea (BFP Firefighters)
- Best in Blocks: Marvin Mercado (NHA Builders)
- Most Improved Player: Samuel Ignacio (Malacañang Patriots)
Final standings
| Team | Win | Loss |
|---|---|---|
| AFP | 7 | 2 |
| MMDA | 7 | 2 |
| PNP | 5 | 4 |
| NHA | 5 | 4 |
| BFP | 5 | 4 |
| JUD | 5 | 4 |
| MLCG* | 5 | 4 |
| SEN* | 3 | 6 |
(Based on quotent system, Malacanañg with a 5-4 win-loss record is eliminated in the second round, together with Senate Defenders)[7]
See also
References
- ↑ "Judiciary eyes 4th UNTV Cup victory". Manila Bulletin. Yahoo! Sports. January 10, 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ↑ "UNTV Cup starts today". Manila Bulletin. August 23, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Omiping, PNP foil AFP, near UNTV crown". The Philippine Star. March 1, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
- ↑ "AFP eyes 6th straight UNTV Cup win". Philippine Star. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- ↑ "PNP Responders vs AFP Cavaliers on UNTV Cup Season 2 Finals". Daniel Razon.com. June 30, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
- ↑ "NHA Builders' Lustestica, tops in the individual UNTV Cup Season 4 honors". UNTV News. March 9, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ↑ "AFP at MMDA, pasok na sa semi-finals ng UNTV Cup Season 4 (AFP and MMDA advanced to the semi-finals of UNTV Cup Season 4)". UNTV Life. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
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