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John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

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MANILA, Philippines – Following a triumphant Zamboanga Valientes debut, Vic Manuel displayed his veteran experience once more, delivering clutch baskets and plays to power Zamboanga past De La Salle University, 72-68, in the 3rd Gov. Ann K. Hofer Open Invitational Basketball Tournament on Tuesday night at the Cultural and Sports Center in Sibugay.Trailing by six points, Manuel sparked a 10-0 run as he found his rhythm from beyond the arc and through a floater in just 25 seconds to bring Valientes into one, 67-68, with 1:38 left in regulation.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/2/18/vic-manuel-makes-triumphant-valientes-debut-helps-zamboanga-hold-off-benilde-1959">READ: Vic Manuel makes triumphant Valientes debut, helps Zamboanga hold off Benilde </a></div>The former San Miguel and Terrafirma big man then made a crucial play, stealing the ball off the hands of Jacob Cortez as he made an assist to Mike Tolomia for the go-ahead basket, 69-68, with 1:15 remaining on the clock.Helping Manuel and Tolomia was Malick Diouf, who drilled a putback to stretch the separation to 71-68.In the dying moments, the Green Archers had an opportunity to force an extended period, but JC Macalalag overcooked his triple, as Manuel sealed the match with a split on the charity line, concluding a massive 10-0 run to steal the win over the college team.Manuel collected a total of 17 points — 10 of those in the payoff period, while Malick Diouf and Prince Caperal also had 12 and 11 markers, completing the supporting cast who breached twin-digit scoring.&quot;This is a proud moment, a win we dedicate to Zamboanga City. Our team, composed of experienced professionals, showed their class and determination against two strong collegiate programs,&quot; said Zamboanga Valientes team owner Junnie Navarro as the squad stole back-to-back wins against La Salle, and earlier, College of St. Benilde.Meanwhile, the Green Archers — who entered their post-Kevin Quiambao-era — absorbed consecutive defeats, losing earlier to University of Visayas Green Lancers at the same tourney.

Following a triumphant Zamboanga Valientes debut, Vic Manuel displayed his veteran experience once more, delivering clutch baskets and plays to lift his team past UAAP powerhouse De La Salle University, 72-68, in the 3rd Gov. Ann K. Hofer Open Invitational Basketball Tournament.

Following a triumphant Zamboanga Valientes debut, Vic Manuel displayed his veteran experience once more, delivering clutch baskets and plays to lift his team past UAAP powerhouse De La Salle University, 72-68, in the 3rd Gov. Ann K. Hofer Open Invitational Basketball Tournament.

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Basketball: Vic Manuel delivers in the clutch to power Zamboanga past La Salle in pocket tourney

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published February 19, 2025 05:45 PM PHT

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