Hoops Nation Manila ICBL Season 2 Champion: Underground
T HE FINALS April 5 (Sta. Cruz Gym) - Behind the only triple double performance of the season - courtesy of Mark Mercado - Underground completed a season sweep for the second time in as many seasons in ICBL history, outlasting the Rebels 64-59. Peejay Calonzo continued his stellar play all season long with a game high 15 points, Macmac de Ocampo added 14 markers while Mercado, who was later named finals MVP, finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds and a record 12 blocks. Underground, who finished the season with an 11-0 record, defeated the Rebels for the second time this season. The first season sweep was accomplished by Jettac Basketball in ICBL Season One. The Rebels actually got off to a good start, leading 17-12 after the opening period behind Jayfox Aplico, who scored 10 of his team high 12 points in the quarter. Underground took over the rest of the way as the newly minted champions grabbed the lead at the half, 32-31. Calonzo then scored nine of his total po... ... See more
