Still, the group helped organize the 2005 Mayor Tomas Osmena Sinulog International Invitational Cup in Cebu City in January. M. Lhuillier won the tournament via a sweep. The Huskers, which was reinforced by stars from the other URBL teams, finished in second ahead of guest entries from Konkuk University of South Korea, Fujian Province of China, North Cotabato and the Philippine Training Team. As their final activity, the URBL tied up with the San Jose Sky Rockets of the American Basketball Association (ABA) and facilitated the team's search for possible Filipino recruits in October. That led to the Sky Rockets’ signing of guard Mark Magsumbol, a former national junior cager.