The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) 15-Under basketball tournament is set to resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, with a highly anticipated showdown between two unbeaten powerhouses at the University of San Carlos (USC) gym.
Undefeated Titans Set for Prime-Time Duel
All eyes will be on the 6 p.m. main game featuring the defending champion University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers and the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Baby Panthers. Both teams boast perfect 4-0 records, making this clash critical for solo leadership in the nine-team league.
The Baby Panthers, under coach Ronald Bucao, enter the match riding high after a 76-61 victory over the Benedicto College (BC) Baby Cheetahs in their last outing before the Sinulog 2026 festival break. This win secured their fourth consecutive triumph.
Tri-Leaders and Key Matchups
USPF currently shares the top spot with UV and the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Baby Wildcats, who also hold a flawless 4-0 card. The Baby Wildcats will face the Baby Cheetahs in the 7 p.m. game, fresh off a commanding 86-30 win against the Don Bosco Technical School Greywolves.
The day's action kicks off at 5 p.m. with last season's runners-up, the Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Baby Dragons (2-1), taking on the struggling Don Bosco Greywolves, who are still searching for their first win after four attempts.
Other Teams Vie for Breakthrough
In the 8 p.m. finale, the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguar Cubs will battle the San Carlos School of Cebu (SCSC) Baby Warriors. Both squads have yet to secure a victory this season and will be desperately fighting to finally enter the win column after four starts each.
The resumption of the tournament promises intense competition as teams jockey for position in the second half of the elimination round, with the undefeated clash between UV and USPF serving as the marquee event of the day.
