The Letran Knights averted an almost opening upset after they fend off season 97 hosts CSB Blazers 67-63.
The Blazers opened the game strong with an early 16-10 lead over the Knights, although the Knights were able to bounce back strong in the second period the Blazers were still able to finish the first half on top at 33-30.
The green shirts kept their lead up until the third period, but going to the final period the Blazers collapsed and struggled with both their defense and offense, giving the chance for the Knights to capitalize with an 18-8 output to steal the win away from the Taft based squad.
Transferee Rhenz Abando made his presence felt early as he led teh Knights with 19 points and 8 rebounds, Veteran Knight Fran Yu added 12 points. Meanwhile, AJ Benson led the way for the Blazers with 16 points, Carlo Lim added 10 points.
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In the second game, last year's runners up San Beda Red Lions fended off the gritty Lyceum Pirates 84-76.
The Red Lions were able to control the game in the first half, leading 25-18 in the first period and extending their lead as to a 41-27 at the end of the second and even as high as 20 points in the third period, the Pirates came knocking in the fourth period trimming the lead down to as low as 7, good thing the Red Shirts were able to keep the Pirates at bay as the game ends.
Ralph Penuela and JB Bahio led the roar of the Red Lions with 12 points each, Tony Ynot added 10. Meanwhile, Enoch Valdez top scored for Lyceum with 22 points, Renzo Navarro and Jerwyn Guinto added 15 and 10 points respectively.
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