ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Golden perfection!

The M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos became the first team to achieve a clean sweep of all their touring games.

This was after they halted defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors, 91-81, for the championship of the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Zamboanga City Leg Saturday night at the Summit Centre of the Universidad de Zamboanga.

For updates from around the country, follow Sun.Star on Twitter

The Ninos of Michel J. Lhuillier and coach Raul lcoseba won all their 16 games in the elimination phase to finish with 60 out of a possible 60 points and grab the undisputed top seeding entering the Super Leg later this month that will crown the next National Champion of the league made possible by Smart, Molten, Accel, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).

Limited to only an average of four points in the preliminary round, power forward Ariel Mepana exploded for 19 points off the bench to lead the Ninos.

Mark Magsumbol added 16 points in his best performance as a Nino.

Eder Saldua fired 28 points for the Meteors but designated shooter Patrick Cabahug was limited to only 13 points after averaging 23.3 points in their first three outings.

"More than the record, it’s good to know that the team is so motivated and determined to bring back the crown to our fans in Cebu. Our four legs will mean nothing however if we don't bring our game to the National Finals. But we'll savor this feeling first," Alcoseba said.