Tolomia waxes hot to steer Tams to win against Chiefs

Gab Victorino (file photo)
By Ivan Saldajeno

Mike Tolomia delivered the needed punch in the second half to push the FEU Tamaraws to an 84-72 victory against the Arellano Chiefs in the nightcap of the PCCL semifinal games at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Tolomia scored all of his 16 points in the pivotal second half that helped give the Tams the upperhand for good as the Chiefs lost steam in the fourth quarter.

Mac Belo led FEU, which won for the first time in the Elite 8 round following a shock loss against USC in Cebu, with 23 points.

Jio Jalalon scored a game-high 26 points for Arellano, which lost for the second time in the playoffs, putting the team at risk of missing the championship series.