USJ-R Jaguars Boost Playoff Hopes with 63-47 Victory Over CIT-U Wildcats

Jaguars Secure Crucial Victory in Cesafi Basketball Tournament

The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars significantly improved their playoff positioning after delivering a commanding 63-47 victory against the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats. This crucial match occurred on Thursday evening, November 20, 2025, at the Cebu Coliseum as part of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) college basketball tournament.

Dominant Performance Despite Extended Break

Despite not having played for nearly a month, the Jaguars demonstrated no signs of rust, quickly establishing control over the game from the opening minutes. Their offensive and defensive coordination remained sharp throughout all four quarters, culminating in a dominant fourth-quarter performance where they built a 20-point lead that completely overwhelmed the Wildcats.

The victory elevates the Jaguars to a 5-4 record, providing them with substantial hope for securing a Top 4 playoff position. Meanwhile, the Wildcats stumbled to a 2-7 record, severely damaging their chances of advancing in the tournament.

Standout Player Leads Jaguars to Victory

Chan Benedict Brigoli earned the Player of the Game award for his exceptional performance, leading the Jaguars with 12 points, 4 steals, 2 assists, and 2 rebounds. His all-around contribution proved instrumental in securing the team's important victory and improving their standing in the competitive Cesafi league.

High School Division Upset

In the high school division, the University of Cebu (UC) Baby Webmasters delivered a stunning upset by defeating league-leader Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons with a 66-58 final score. This result improved the Baby Webmasters' record to 3-3 while the Dragons, despite maintaining their leading position, saw their record adjust to 6-2.