GenSan stifles Sarangani to open MPBL campaign as Val Acuna hits 7 from deep

Val Acuna explodes for seven threes against Sarangani. MPBL
By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA--Val Acuna caught fire on Wednesday night as GenSan added some more early MPBL woes to Sarangani as they took a 73-58 win at the Batangas City Sports Coliseum.

Acuna fired 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting from beyond the arc with one steal for the Warriors, who pulled away in the second quarter as they outscored the Marlins, 21-10, to open a 45-28 halftime lead.

Mark Cruz added 12 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals for GenSan.

Rev Diputado led Sarangani, which fell to 0-2 in the young season, with 11 points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

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