The University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers are determined to maintain their winning momentum as they face off against the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) basketball tournament collegiate division this evening, November 25, 2025.
Recent Victory Fuels Championship Drive
Coming off a hard-fought 64-59 victory against their arch-rivals, the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters on Sunday evening, the Green Lancers enter tonight's contest with renewed confidence and determination. The defending champions currently hold an impressive 8-2 win-loss record in the tournament standings.
Star Player Delivers Outstanding Performance
Leading the charge for UV in their recent triumph was standout player Raul Gentallan, who delivered a remarkable all-around performance. Gentallan scored 21 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, dished out 3 assists, and recorded 1 steal to propel his team to victory against their cross-town rivals.
Standings Implications on the Line
Tonight's matchup carries significant implications for the tournament standings. With a victory against the Wildcats, the Green Lancers have the opportunity to improve their record to 9-2 and potentially tie with UC in the overall standings, positioning themselves favorably for the playoffs.
The highly anticipated collegiate showdown is scheduled to tip off at 6:45 PM at the historic Cebu Coliseum. Basketball fans across Cebu are expected to fill the venue to witness this crucial Cesafi encounter.
In the preliminary game, the UV Baby Lancers will battle the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Baby Jaguars in the high school division at 5:15 PM, setting the stage for an exciting evening of basketball action featuring UV's basketball program across multiple levels.
