FEU, Lyceum clash in Mayor Asis Cup opener

By Robert Andaya

Games Tuesday:
4 p.m. – All-Star Coaches vs LGU Bayugan
6:30 p.m. – Bustamante Construction – Adamson vs Wingbe Apartelle & Adbio Medica OPC All-star
8 p.m. – ARQ Builders-FEU vs Vincare Pharma-Lyceum 

Defending champion ARQ Builders-Far Eastern University opens its title-retention bid against Vincare Pharma-Lyceum of the Philippines University at the start of the Mayor Kirk Asis Open Invitational Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, June 27 at the Lope Asis Memorial Gymnasium in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur.

Game is 8 a.m.

In the other game, Bustamante Construction-Adamson University and Wingbe Apartelle Adbio Medica OPC All-Stars square off at 6:30 p.m.

The curtainraiser at 4 p.m. will pit All-Star Coaches against LGU Bayugan in an exhibition match.

ARQ Builders-FEU is aiming to retain the title, which it won during the last edition in 2019.

But the Tamaraws must overcome the challenge posed by the Pirates, who are eager to prove themselves in the tournament being held as part of annual Bayug Festival.

The Lope Asis Memorial Gymnasium, with its vibrant atmosphere and passionate spectators, will undoubtedly serve as a fitting backdrop for these intense battles.

The energy and enthusiasm of the fans will further elevate the intensity of the games, creating an unforgettable experience for both players and spectators alike.

Beyond the thrilling matchups, the Mayor Kirk Asis Open Invitational Basketball Tournament holds a deeper significance for the local community. It serves as a unifying force, bringing together residents and visitors to celebrate the sport they love.

The tournament promotes camaraderie, sportsmanship, and the spirit of healthy competition, fostering a sense of pride among the people of Bayugan City.

So mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and head to the Lope Asis Memorial Gymnasium to witness the battles unfold in this thrilling basketball tournament.