Uniwheels and ODM clash today in Dinagyang Basketball Semifinals

By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña

Can the Uniwheels Cars Display hold their twice-to-beat advantage against the young and hungry ODM Sportswears squad?

The semifinals clash between the two heavyweight teams will be happening today, 6:00 PM at the Jaro covered gym.

Seeking revenge, the ODM squad will try to get back at Uniwheels, the team that gave them their second consecutive loss in the prized tournament.

Things went out of hand for ODM in their matchup against Uniwheels in the elimination round when center Jesse Sullano got fouled out of the game, allowing Uniwheels import Prince Eze free reign underneath.

The thrilling game between the two teams reached overtime and Uniwheels began to surge and leave ODM behind off clutch performances from Pusoy Arenal and Eze.

The aggressiveness of Mark Ceniza and Chris Loyola also paid off for Uniwheels as they were able to grab offensive boards and match ODM’s size underneath when Eze was subbed out.

After a blitzing 5-0 start, ODM will try to find their footing after losing their last two matchups.

Edward Dixon and Istoy Lencioco have to bring their A-games to match Uniwheels Ceniza and Loyola.

ODM’s Miguel Sasuman and Rey Tupas are also expected to perform at their highest level as one of the top college players in Iloilo.

Will ODM extend the series or will Uniwheels finish the series and set up a finals showdown with DPWH?