#NCAA91 The Finals Game 1: Letran Beats San Beda

It was a classic game between the classic NCAA rivals San Beda and Letran as they faced each other in the game 1 of the finals of the 91st season of the NCAA held at the Mall of Asia Arena, with the Knights taking the first blood beating out the Red Lions 94-90. 

As expected it was a thriller between the two winning-est team in the NCAA as both squad did not let anyone get away with a huge lead even at the start of the game, Though San Beda had a good start at the beginning of the game still the Knights were able to show that they can match the Red Lions as the were able to take the lead 22-21 to end the first period. 

Entering the second period still Letran showing their dominance as they extend their lead to 29-24 with seven minutes left in the first half, but slowly the Red Lions are erasing their lead take a 41-39 advantage over Letran at the end of the first half. 

Though San Beda were able to end the first half on their side, still the Knights were the dominant team in the game as again they were able to take the lead 54-48 with under six minutes left in the game even making it a 58-52 lead with less than 3 minutes remaining in the game. San Beda still not giving up in the game as they retake the lead to end the third period on their side 62-61. 

The game intensifies entering the last ten minutes of regulation with the Knights showing their dominance over San Beda as they were able to take a 83-78 lead with less than 5 minutes left in the game. The Red Lions not giving up were still able to tie the game at 85 with two minutes left in the game, with few ticks left and Letran now up 92-87, San Beda's Dan Sara shot a three to make it 92-90, but it was too late as the Knights were able to take the first game of the finals on their side. 

Kevin Racal stars in this game 1 victory for the Knights scoring 28 points, while Rey Nambatac, Mark Cruz, and McJour Luib added 18,17, and 16 points respectively for Letran. On the other side Ola Adeogun carried the Red Lions producing 23 points and 16 rebounds, this is the first time that San Beda loss in the first game of the Finals after almost 6 years. 

The Game two of the Finals will be 4pm on Tuesday, October 27 at the Mall of Asia Arena 

Score: 

Letran Knights 94: Racal 28, Nambatac 18, Cruz 17, Luib 16, Sollano 9, Quinto 4, Balagasay 2. 

San Beda Red Lions 90: Adeogun 23, Koga 10.  Sara 10, Soberano 9, Amer 8, Tankoua 8, Dela Cruz 7, Tngco 5, Mocon 4, Sorela 4, Presbitero 2.

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