The defending champs San Beda Red Lions sets up a finals rematch against the Lyceum Pirates after the two teams beat their respective opponents in the final four.
The Lyceum Pirates were able to showcase their mastery over the Letran Knights after they defeated them 109-85.
The Knights were able to keep the game close in the first half finishing the second quarter down by just 4 points at 47-51, but going the third period the Pirates went on a scoring spree pushing their lead up as high as 37 points.
Mike Nzeusseu led the sailing Pirate Ship with 23 points and 17 rebounds, CJay Perez added another 19 points, while Jaycee Marcelino and Spencer Pretta both added 15 points and Jesper Ayaay added 11 markers as they sail back to the finals for the second time.
On the side of the Knights, Larry Muyang led his squad with 21 points and 12 rebounds, John Quinto added 12 points, Christian Fajarito contributed 11, while Jeremiah Taladua had 10 points for Letran as they end their campaign in season 94 of the NCAA in third place.
In the second match, the San Beda Red Lions will defend their title once more as they fend off again the Perpetual Help Altas 83-72 in their 6th final four match up
The Altas were able to keep the game as close as possible not letting the Red Lions extend their lead further, but the guys in red are just unstoppable as they were able to secure their lead and even pulled away in the final period of the match to send the Host School back down after this game.
Robert Bolick led the Red Lions in scoring after he poured in 23 big points, meanwhile Javee Mocon had another double-double 14 points and 15 rebounds, another double-d was added by Donald Tankoua with 13 points and 18 rebounds, AC Soberano wrapped the double digit scorers with 12 points.
This is San Beda's 13th straight finals appearance and they are looking to get to repeat another 3 peat this season.
The second saga of the best of three finals showdown between San Beda and Lyceum will begin next week!
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