In a thrilling Game 1 matchup of the Lolita Cup Season 2 Basketball Finals, the Burauen Volcanoes pulled off a stunning 75-67 upset over the defending champions, the Better and Brighter Tanauan team.
The highly anticipated finals series tipped off at the Jaro Gymnasium in Leyte, with a capacity crowd on hand to witness the action. The Burauen Volcanoes, led by an impressive 22-point performance from Dondon Tan, came out firing on all cylinders and managed to hold off a late surge from the favored Tanauan squad.
The two teams will now have little time to rest, as they are set to face off again in Game 2 of the best-of-five championship series on Sunday, September 1. With the series now tied at one game apiece, it promises to be an intense and closely contested battle for the Lolita Cup trophy.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the next installment of this thrilling finals matchup, as both teams look to take a crucial step towards hoisting the coveted Lolita Cup trophy.
