The Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs kept their Top 2 aspirations burning in the Cesafi college basketball division after a nail-biting 70-68 victory over the Cebu Institute of Technology–University (CIT-U) Wildcats on Monday night, December 1, 2025, at the New Cebu Coliseum.
A Crucial Win for the Standings
This hard-fought win propelled the Cheetahs to a 10-2 win-loss record, keeping them within striking distance of the coveted Top 2 spots. Those positions are currently occupied by the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters and the defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers, who both hold an 11-2 record as of this report.
The Final Hurdle: A Must-Win Stretch
For the Cheetahs to secure a place in the Top 2 and the advantageous twice-to-beat edge in the semi-finals, they must conquer their final two assignments of the elimination round. Their path is incredibly challenging, featuring a high-stakes clash against the UV Green Lancers this Wednesday night, December 3, followed by a game against the University of San Jose–Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars on Friday, December 5.
The Wednesday showdown against the Green Lancers is particularly critical. The winner will all but secure a Top 2 berth, while the loser will likely fall to third place, facing a tougher playoff route without the twice-to-beat benefit.
High School Division Action
In the high school game that same Monday, the UC Baby Webmasters dominated the San Carlos School of Cebu (SCSC) Baby Warriors with a decisive 67-49 win. This result continues to shape the landscape in the Cesafi's younger division as teams jockey for position ahead of the playoffs.
All eyes in Cebu sports are now fixed on the New Cebu Coliseum this Wednesday, as the Benedicto College Cheetahs attempt to turn their hopeful season into a historic one by toppling the champions.
