CIT-U Baby Wildcats Maintain Unbeaten Run with Convincing Victory in Cesafi 15-Under
The Cebu Institute of Technology–University (CIT-U) Baby Wildcats continued their dominant performance in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) 15-Under tournament, securing a decisive 51–32 win over the San Carlos School of Cebu (SCSC) Baby Warriors. This thrilling match took place at the Cebu Coliseum on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, marking the team's seventh consecutive victory and maintaining their perfect 7–0 record in the nine-team competition.
Securing Semifinal Berth and Twice-to-Beat Advantage
With this latest triumph, the CIT-U Baby Wildcats have solidified their position in the semifinals and are guaranteed a twice-to-beat advantage. Head coach Floyd Taboada expressed confidence in the team's standing, stating, "Sigurado na mi sa semifinals ug sa twice-to-beat. Kon dili mi mo No. 1, naa mi sa No. 2. Magdepende na lang ni sa resulta sa ubang duwa." This means the team is assured of a top-two finish, with their exact ranking depending on the outcomes of other matches in the elimination round.
Upcoming Clash with UV Baby Lancers
The CIT-U Baby Wildcats are set to face a significant challenge on Saturday, the final day of the elimination round, as they go up against the University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers, who are also unbeaten with a 6–0 record. The UV Baby Lancers are currently preparing for their match against the Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons on Thursday, January 29, as they too aim for a top-two spot to secure the twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals.
Other Key Results in the Tournament
In other action from the Cesafi 15-Under tournament, the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Baby Panthers made a strong comeback with a 74–33 victory over the Benedicto College (BC) Baby Cheetahs. This win keeps the Baby Panthers' semifinal hopes alive, improving their record to 4–2. They will face the University of San Jose–Recoletos (USJ-R) Baby Jaguars and the CEC Dragons in their remaining elimination games.
Meanwhile, the CEC Dragons suffered their second loss of the tournament, falling to the Sacred Heart School–Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eaglets with a score of 54–42. This result boosted the Magis Eaglets' record to 4–3, and a win against Benedicto College on Thursday would secure them a semifinal berth. The Dragons' path to the next round remains challenging, as they are scheduled to face tough opponents, including the defending champion UV Baby Lancers on Thursday and the USPF Baby Panthers on Saturday.
As the elimination round nears its conclusion, the competition intensifies, with teams vying for coveted spots in the semifinals. The CIT-U Baby Wildcats have set a high standard with their flawless performance, but the upcoming matches promise to deliver more excitement and drama in this highly contested Cesafi 15-Under basketball tournament.
