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San Beda University notched its third straight win at the expense of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 71-63, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Thursday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.
The Red Lions climbed out of an early 10-point deficit, 25-15, in the second period before trailing by just one, 34-33, by halftime.
The Mendiola crew then turned things around, gaining its biggest lead, 44-34, after opening the third quarter with a 10-0 run.
Mark Gojo Cruz then broke the ice for Perpetual, but the ALTAs were limited to just 16 points in the third frame.
In the fourth period, the Red Lions also led by as many as 10, 65-55, with 6:13 remaining before the ALTAs inched closer, 65-59, at the 1:28 mark. Jomel Puno then scored a basket to halt Perpetual’s momentum and eventually held off the Las Piñas crew for the victory.
Puno led the Red Lions with 15 points, three boards, a steal, and a block, while Kyle Jamora added 14 points.
JM Tulabut led the Perpetual crew with 14 points, six boards, and two steals, while Aries Borja added nine points.
San Beda improved to 5-2 in Group A, while Perpetual absorbed its third straight loss and dropped to 2-4.
Scores:
San Beda 71 – Puno 15, Jamora 14, RC Calimag 12, Torculas 9, Reyes 6, Marcelo 5, Hawkins 4, Lina 3,Etulle 3, Efron 0, Ugaddan 0, Bonzalida 0, Songcuya 0, R.Calimag 0.
Perpetual 63 – Tulabut 14, Borja 9, Gojo Cruz 8, Gelsano 7, Maglupay 6, Orgo 6, Casinillo 6, Duremdes 5, Corpuz 1, Cristino 1, Cauguiran 0.
Quarters: 15-20, 33-34, 55-50, 71-63.
—JKC, GMA News
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