Age proved to be an insurmountable hurdle as the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) Alumni demonstrated their superiority over the valiant youngsters of MSU-Generals Varsity team during the 1st Mindanao State University - General Santos Basketball Chancellor’s Cup at the University Gymnasium, October 3.
In a display of sheer basketball mastery, the CSSH alumni emerged as an unstoppable force, etching their dominance with their resounding three-point shots and defense, leaving MSU Generals to a 71-39 upset.
Netting a remarkable shooting exhibit, Diego Matillano III of CSSH alumni lit up the court with back-to-back three-pointers, igniting CSSH's momentum in the opening frame.
After an electrifying first half that witnessed the CSSH alumni surging ahead, James Marecella continued to dazzle with his brilliant drive to stun their opponent and widen the gap to a commanding 70-36 outstrip.
Zari Macalamcong of the MSU Generals showed tremendous late-game skill with his lay-ups in a quest for redemption, however his prowess fell short of bridging the substantial lead held by CSSH, concluding the game with an overwhelming 38-point deficit, 71-39.
"Parang nostalgic ang feeling, kasi nung college days namin ganito talaga ang feeling na ni-rerepresent namin ang college namin at merong pride pa rin kahit tapos na ang panahaon namin, meron pa ring pride para sa Vanguards," said by Marcellana, Batch 2020 of CSSH .
"Thankful kami kasi kahit graduate na kami nasa puso parin kami ng Chancellor," he added.
Macalangcom of MSU-Generals underscored the Chancellor’s Cup pivotal role in the team's preparation for big stages, although their team is far from perfection, but the improvement was always there.
Meanwhile, the alumni team from the College of Agriculture (COA) sealed the third spot of the tournament against the College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA) in a strong 60-51 victory.
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