#NCAA92 Day 1: San Beda & Mapua Opens The Season With A Win

The 92nd season of the NCAA opens with a tribute to one of the best players in the history of  the league, Carlos "Caloy" Loyzaga and as part of the tribute Loyzaga's jersey #14 was retired from San Beda College.

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The San Beda Red Lions opened their “REDemption 2.0” campaign with a win over the defending champions Letran Knights 89-85.

The Red Lions started the game strong showing their might over Letran with a 15-2 start, with Javee Mocon leading San Beda early in the first quarter to end it with a 10 point lead over the Knights 27-17. During the second period, though Letran were able to outscore the Red Lions in that quarter they were still left behind at the end of the first half 45-36. 

Entering the second half the defending champions showed heart and battle the might of this seasons host as they were able to tie the game at 60-all before the third period ends. 

In the fourth quarter, rookie Red Lion Davon Potts led the surge for San Beda as they pulled away 73-64 via a 13-4 run, but the Knights refused to give up as they were able to keep the game close again entering the last two minute mark but San Beda were able to defend their lead to take the victory 89-85. 

Javee Mocon led the scoring for the Red Lions with 18 points and 6 rebounds, meanwhile San Beda rookie Davon Potts was named Player of the Game with 16 points, 7 came in the fourth period. On the side of Letran, Bong Quinto lead the offense of the Knights with 23 points and adding to that is Rey Nambatac's 18 points. 

San Beda Red Lions 89-Mocon 18, Potts 16, Sara 14, Tankoua 13, Tongco 9, Bolick 7, Noah 4, Presibitero 3, Navarro 2, Soberano 2, Bonsubre 1

Letran Knights 85-Quinto 23, Nambatac 18, Calvo 13, Sollano 11, Balanza 8, Apreku 7, Luib 5

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The Mapua Institute of Technology outlasted the Jose Rizal University 74-71in the second game of the opening day of the 92nd season of the NCAA.

It was a tight race in the beginning of the game, but JRU were able to pull away in the end part of the first period as the Cardinals struggle to find their rhythm inside the court, the Heavy Bombers ended first quarter with a 20-12 lead.

In the second period Mapua's shooting started to sink in as they were able to outscore the Heavy Bombers in the second period 24-18 to end the second half 36-38. Entering the second half, the Cardinals continue to outplay JRU. Allwell Oraeme was unstoppable in the offensive and defensive end for Mapua as they take a slim lead 59-58.

The final period intensifies as JRU retakes the lead 64-69 after Poutouchi and Grospe scored a couple of baskets, but the Cardinals were able to make a 5-0 run to take a 73-69 lead entering the last minute of the game, JRU were still able to close in at 73-71 after a play of Paolo Pontejos, but Mapua were still able to hold on to their lead as Pontejos misses the last shot to force an overtime.

Reigning MVP Allwell Oraeme showcased another MVP performance producing 24 points and 17 rebounds, CJ Isit added 17 points for the Mapua. JRU's backcourt tandem of Paolo Pontejos and Teytey Teodoro led the Heavy Bombers with 16 and 13 points respectively.

Mapua Cardinals 74 - Oraeme 24, Isit 17, Estrella 10, Victoria 8, Menina 5, Eriobu 3, Magboo 3, Orquina 2, Serrano 2

JRU Heavy Bombers 71 - Pontejos 16, Teodoro 13, Poutouochi 8, Grospe 7, Dela Paz 5, AbdulWahab 4, Cruz 4, Lasquety 4, Mendoza 4, Dela Virgen 3, Evardo 3,

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