Pampanga-Pradera Theme Park’s depth proved to be too much for Cagayan de Oro as the Delta romped to an 88-78 win for a share of the lead in the 2023 Manila Bankers Life-Pilipinas Super League 18-Under Battle of the Champions on Tuesday at Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando.
With the triumph, the Delta will head to their clash against NCR Leg champion Farm Fresh-Letran holding a 13-game winning streak stemming from their sweep of the Luzon Leg and their 104-65 demolition of Sherilin Unisol City of Naga on opening day.
The highly-anticipated clash which will have the first finals ticket at stake will take place on Wednesday evening.
Elijah Yusi of National University Nazareth School led the way for Pampanga-Pradera with 25 points built on five treys.
Veejay Pre of Far Eastern University-Diliman provided the support with 19 points and 10 rebounds while Rhyle Melencio of De La Salle University added 12 points and seven rebounds.
The Higalas, who fell to 0-2, was paced by Rex Alcover (20 points) and Sean Magadan (18 points).
Meanwhile, Sheilin-Unisol notched its first win after an 82-74 escape of Max Ballers-Davao.
