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MANILA—The COMELEC Vanguards capped off their UNTV Cup Season 12 campaign on a high note, outlasting the Judiciary Magis in a thrilling 107-103 overtime victory during their Quarterfinal clash on August 19 at the Paco Arena.
Both squads pushed their limits through a grueling battle, delivering an intense finish to their tournament run despite facing elimination from the postseason standings.
Marios Martinez spearheaded COMELEC's attack, turning in a stellar performance that earned him Best Player of the Game honors.
Martinez dominated the court, dropping 33 points while grabbing 5 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists to lift the Vanguards past their opponents in extra time.
His explosive scoring and floor generalship proved decisive in securing the hard-fought win.
Reflecting on the hard-earned victory and their overall journey, Martinez E×ρréššed deep gratitude and heart for their supporters and chosen cause.
"Para sa inyo ‘tong laro namin kaya pasensya na ‘yon lang yung kaya namin," Martinez shared in a post-game interview, dedicating the squad’s fighting spirit and relentless effort directly to their designated charity beneficiary.
Although the win marks a graceful exit for both the COMELEC Vanguards and the Judiciary Magis this season, the Vanguards remain resolute and optimistic about their future.
With heads held high, COMELEC leaves the tournament committed to coming back stronger and making an even deeper run in the next season of the public service league.
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Date posted: August 25, 2026 5:21 PM