The JRU Light Bombers trounce the Lyceum Junior Pirates 75-72. Even though the game was already a no bearing game as both squads were already out of the final four contention, they still gave a each other a good fight starting off the game with a close 18-15 opening period in favor of the Light Bombers.
In the second period the Lyceum was able to tie the game at 39-all, the Junior Pirates extends their scoring romp in the third period as they were able to extend their lead up 51-43, but the Light Bombers were able to recover in the latter part of the quarter to regain the lead 60-59.
In the final period the Light Bombers were able to pull away 73-66 lead , the Junior Pirates tried to make a comeback closing in at 72-73, but JRU were able to seal the win via a basket by Raphael Buazon.
Benedict Buno ttop scored for the Light Bombers having 20 points, Toby Agustin added 12 points, and Raphael Buazon had 10 points. Meanwhile, Jun Cecilio was the only one who was able to score kin double figures with 14 points
In the final period the Light Bombers were able to pull away 73-66 lead , the Junior Pirates tried to make a comeback closing in at 72-73, but JRU were able to seal the win via a basket by Raphael Buazon.
Benedict Buno ttop scored for the Light Bombers having 20 points, Toby Agustin added 12 points, and Raphael Buazon had 10 points. Meanwhile, Jun Cecilio was the only one who was able to score kin double figures with 14 points
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The San Beda Red Cubs escaped past the LSGH Greenies 85-82. The Red Cubs started the game slow trailing behind the Greenies 13-8 early n the opening part of the first period, though they were able to shrug off their cold start to end the quarter up 25-18, moving to the second period the Red Cubs were able to retain the lead with the Greenies just in a striking distance to end the first half up 48-40.
In the second half San Beda is still in control of the game securing a 53-42 lead, but the pesky defense of the Greenies tried to push them closer to the Red Cubs again at 63-66 at the end of the third.
The game intensifies after the Greenies were able to erase the lead of the Red Cubs to take a 70-69 lead, but the Red Cubs were able to recover quick, but the Greenies didn't gave up easily as they retake the lead again at 80-79, as the time running out Evan Nelle played the hero for San Beda as he shoot down two cold blooded three's in the dying seconds of the match to avoid the game going to over time.
Evan Nelle had his best game in the season, the finals MVP last season tallied 28 big points for the Red Cubs to secure the first spot entering the final four with a twice to beat advantage, Joshua Marcos on the other hand led the Greenies with 20 points.
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Malayan Red Robins takes over the number two spot after defeating the Arellano Braves 84-71. The Red Robins were able to capitalized the sloppy start of the Braves who suffered their third straight loss for this season, taking an early 22-15 lead in the first period.
The Braves were able to recover in the second quarter as they were able to match the scoring output of the Red Robins at 22-21 to at least trim the deficit down 37-43 at the end of the first half. going to the third period the Braves were able to keep the game as close as possible as they didn't allow the Red Robins to pull away though they finished the third still down 58-66.
In the final period the Red Robins were finally able to pull away again thanks to the hot shooting of Michael Enriquez that pulled them away from the Braves. Michael Enriquez showed why he is the reigning MVP after starting off the season nursing an injury, Enriquez looked like he is back in his MVP form after scoring 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in this win.
In the second half San Beda is still in control of the game securing a 53-42 lead, but the pesky defense of the Greenies tried to push them closer to the Red Cubs again at 63-66 at the end of the third.
The game intensifies after the Greenies were able to erase the lead of the Red Cubs to take a 70-69 lead, but the Red Cubs were able to recover quick, but the Greenies didn't gave up easily as they retake the lead again at 80-79, as the time running out Evan Nelle played the hero for San Beda as he shoot down two cold blooded three's in the dying seconds of the match to avoid the game going to over time.
Evan Nelle had his best game in the season, the finals MVP last season tallied 28 big points for the Red Cubs to secure the first spot entering the final four with a twice to beat advantage, Joshua Marcos on the other hand led the Greenies with 20 points.
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Malayan Red Robins takes over the number two spot after defeating the Arellano Braves 84-71. The Red Robins were able to capitalized the sloppy start of the Braves who suffered their third straight loss for this season, taking an early 22-15 lead in the first period.
The Braves were able to recover in the second quarter as they were able to match the scoring output of the Red Robins at 22-21 to at least trim the deficit down 37-43 at the end of the first half. going to the third period the Braves were able to keep the game as close as possible as they didn't allow the Red Robins to pull away though they finished the third still down 58-66.
In the final period the Red Robins were finally able to pull away again thanks to the hot shooting of Michael Enriquez that pulled them away from the Braves. Michael Enriquez showed why he is the reigning MVP after starting off the season nursing an injury, Enriquez looked like he is back in his MVP form after scoring 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in this win.
Meanwhile on the side of the Braves, even though they have the number one ranked player in Guilmer Dela Torre, he could only do so much for his team as he only scored 14 points.
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The Letran Squires outlast the San Sebastian Staglets 75-71. The Staglets were able to take control the first half of the game, taking a 16-11 lead in the opening quarter and extending it to 31-23 at the end of the half.
Going in to the second half the Squires came back to life, after they out performed the Staglets in the third 28-16 to take over the lead 51-47, the Squires were able to held on to their third quarter performance after the Staglets tried to stage a comeback in the final period.
Neil Guarin led the squires with 20 points, while Keifer Cordero and Kobe Monje added 13 and 11 points for the Squires, Jerico Isidro led the Staglets with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Romeo Selorio added 16 points.
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The EAC Brigadiers downs the Perpetual Help Junior Altas 79-65. The Brigadiers had a dominant performance in this game keeping the Junior Altas away, Maui Cruz and Sean Orlondo were the key for EAC in bringing home the victory after they partnered in scoring, having 19 and 18 points each.
The Brigadiers were able to capitalize the turn overs of the Junior Altas having 18 points against the 6 of the Junior Altas. Even though the Perps out rebounded EAC with 61 rebounds against 38, the Junior Altas still wasn't able to use it as their advantage.
Jasper Cuevas top scored with 12 points, while Errol Bongay added 11 points and 13 rebounds, and Jielo Razon had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Going in to the second half the Squires came back to life, after they out performed the Staglets in the third 28-16 to take over the lead 51-47, the Squires were able to held on to their third quarter performance after the Staglets tried to stage a comeback in the final period.
Neil Guarin led the squires with 20 points, while Keifer Cordero and Kobe Monje added 13 and 11 points for the Squires, Jerico Isidro led the Staglets with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Romeo Selorio added 16 points.
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The EAC Brigadiers downs the Perpetual Help Junior Altas 79-65. The Brigadiers had a dominant performance in this game keeping the Junior Altas away, Maui Cruz and Sean Orlondo were the key for EAC in bringing home the victory after they partnered in scoring, having 19 and 18 points each.
The Brigadiers were able to capitalize the turn overs of the Junior Altas having 18 points against the 6 of the Junior Altas. Even though the Perps out rebounded EAC with 61 rebounds against 38, the Junior Altas still wasn't able to use it as their advantage.
Jasper Cuevas top scored with 12 points, while Errol Bongay added 11 points and 13 rebounds, and Jielo Razon had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
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