THE homegrown-loaded Pagadian Explorers will try to continue shocking the field when they collide with powerhouse JPS Zamboanga City in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Mindanao Leg on Tuesday at the Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Gymnasium in Ipil.
Tip-off is at 12 noon as both teams aim for their second win in as many games.
The Explorers are coming off a stunning victory over the Leo Najorda-led Petra-Cement Roxas in overtime, 82-80, last Thursday.
Homegrown Von Lloyd Dechos hit the biggest shot of the night when he drained a corner triple to give Pagadian the lead for good.
Head coach Harold Sta. Cruz praised Dechos and also noted that their defense gave them the win.
“I am a defensive coach. I get mad if my players don’t go down on defense,” Cruz said.
The Explorers will have their hands full on defense as they will face an extremely hot Zamboanga City which routed Kapatagan, 89-53, last Friday
The wealth was spread around for Zamboanga City with eight players tallying at least seven points apiece, led by Gino Jumao-as’ 13.
Basilan, meanwhile, targets a piece of the top spot when it tangles with the winless Vanguards at 2 p.m.
The Peace Riders did not break a sweat in the league’s opening game, crushing ALZA Alayon Zamboanga del Sur, 82-48.