The Letran Knights overcome a lopsided opening quarter to halt the streaking EAC Generals 83-80 to get their first win of the tournament.
The Knights weren't able to get their things in rhythm going in to the game as they trailed behind by as much as 17 points in the opening quarter. In the second period the Knights made a huge comeback erasing the 28-12 lead of EAC to 43-41 after a 15-29 second quarter production.
In the third period the Generals tried to keep their distance from the Knights as they extend their lead again to 48-43, but entering the 3 minute mark the Knights were finally able to snatch the lead and take control of the quarter at 58-54.
Letran continues to maintain their run keeping EAC at bay, pushing their lead up 74-65. Going to the last minute EAC had a run to closed in at 77-80, but Letran was able to keep the lead and take over the game.
Jeo Ambohot led the Knights with 15 points followed by Rey Nambatac. Bong Quinto, and Jeremiah Taladua who all scored 14 points. Pn the side of EAC, Francis Munsayac had 22 points to top the scoring charts, followed by Sidney Onwubere who had 20 points and 17 rebounds, Jerome Garcia and Jessie Bautista had 13 and 11 points respectively.
Letran Knights 83 – Ambohot 15, Nambatac 14, Quinto 14, Taladua 14, Calvo 9, Balanza 8, Pamulaklakin 4, Balagasay 3, Vacaro 2.
EAC Generals 80 – Munsayac 22, Onwubere 20, Garcia 13, Bautista 11, Laminou 7, Mendoza J 3, Pascua 2, Guzman 2.
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The San Beda Red Lions roars past the struggling CSB Blazers after a dominant 76-52 outing.
The Red Lions were eager to bounce back after losing to Lyceum in their last game, though CSB were able to keep things close in the opening period at 16-15, but the Red Lions completely dominated them in the second period after a 21-9 quarter output to push their lead up 37-24.
The domination continues in the second half as San Beda unleashed a 29 point advantage over the Blazers.
Javee Moco led the Red Lions with 12 points, while Clement Leutcheu led the Blazers with 10 points.
San Beda 76 – Mocon 12, Bolick 9, Soberano 9, Tongco 8, Potts 7, Noah 6, Doliguez 6, Carino 6, Presbitero 4, Bahio 4, Abuda 3, Tankoua 2.
CSB Blazers 52 – Leutcheu 10, Belgica 8, Domingo 8, Pili 7, Dixon 6, Sta. Maria 6, Naboa 4, Young 3.
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The Arellano Chiefs survived an overtime thriller against the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers 73-72.
Kent Salado had 25 points to push the Chiefs back to the winning column, adding to that is Zach Nichols with 13 points. Meanwhile, Mark Dela Virgen and Teytey Teodoro both had 15 points.
Arellano Chiefs 73 –Salado 25, Nicholls 13, Flores 7, Enriquez 6, Canete 6, Meca 4, Villoria 4, Ongolo Ongolo 4, Alcoriza 4.
JRU Heavy Bombers 72 – Dela Virgen 15, Teodoro 15, Poutouochi 11, Grospe 10, Mendoza 9, Abdul Razak 4, Lasquety 3, David 2, Castor 2, Bordon 1
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