The Red Lions didn't waste anytime as they unleashed an early 26-11 lead in the opening quarter, though they slowed down in the second period that gave EAC the chance to slice the lead down to a 28-40 deficit.
San Beda went on a beast mode again as they kicked off the second half with a huge 20-6 run to finish the third period with a huge 60-34 lead, they even pushed their lead as high as 37 in the final period to seal off their 15th win in 16 outings.
Four Red Lions scored in double digit and two of them had double double, AC Soberano led the scoring with 17 points, followed by Javee Mocon with 15 points and 12 rebounds, Donald Tankoua added another with 12 points and 10 rebounds, lastly Franz Abuda had his best game producing 10 points.
Sidney Onwubere's 22 points didn't pushed the Generals to gain atleast a play off as they bowed out of the final four contention asfter falling down to a 6-10 record.
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The Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers escaped past the San Sebastian Golden Stags 60-58 to secure their hold of the third spot in the final four rankings.
The Heavy Bombers had a good start in this game after taking a 22-17 lead in the opening period and finishing the second half on top 33-30, but going to the second half the Golden Stags started to make a comeback as they started to exchange leads with JRU still taking a slight 46-45 advantage going to the final period.
In the final period the Stags were able to snatch the lead at 58-57 with less than one minute remaining, but the charities and the breaks of the games that the Heavy Bombers had gave them the win.
Ervin Grospe and Jed Mnedoza teamed up for JRU with 14 points each, Teytey Teodoro added 11 points, while Abdel Poutouochi added 10 points and 14 rebounds. The Heavy Bombers are now at 10-6.
Michael Calisaan had 15 points and 13 rebounds for San Sebastian as they go down 7-8, still at 4th spot.
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The Lyceum of the Philippines Pirates continues to break record as they move one game away to make them the first win to sweep the 18 elimination game after they dominated the Letran Knights 81-69.
CJ Perez had 24 points for Lyceum, Jesper Ayaay added 12 points, Jayvee Marcelino had 11 points, while Mike Nzeusseu added 11 points and 13 rebounds.
Rey Nambatac led the Knights with his 12 points and 15 rebound performance, while JP Calvo topped the scoring with 15 points and Bong Quinto added 13 points. The Knights still has a chance to make to the final four with an 8-8 record.
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