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MANILA, Philippines – University of Perpetual Help System Dalta refused to be included in Emilio Aguinaldo College’s list of victims. The Altas walloped the Generals, 68-55, in the men’s basketball tournament of NCAA Season 91 on Tuesday, August 11, at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City.
Back-up reinforcement Prince Nnamdi Eze led the Las Piñas-based squad with 17 points, 8 rebounds and two blocks to improve Perpetual Help’s standing to 6-3 in the ongoing NCAA Season 91 men’s senior basketball tourney.
Antonio Jeffrey Coronel also had a stellar output, converting 8 of his 12 field goal attempts.
Despite the impressive triumph over EAC, reigning NCAA MVP Earl Scottie Thompson was forced to leave the game after suffering an apparent injury to his left foot.
At the 6:31 mark of the 4th quarter, Thompson landed awkwardly on the foot of another player during a rebounding sequence, crumpling the Perpetual Help’s ace shooter to the floor before being escorted to the locker room.
According to the attending physician who was present to check on Thompson, initial prognosis is a sprained ankle, but the doctor guaranteed the foot ailment is not serious.
However, Thompson will still undergo an X-ray procedure to determine the extent of the injury.
Thompson, who played for nearly 35 minutes, finished with 4 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists, and two steals, and plans to suit up for Perpetual Help on August 18 against Jose Rizal University.
Meanwhile, star center Bright Akhuetie surprisingly had a silent outing as he scored only on one basket.
On the other hand, EAC snapped its two-game winning streak and dropped its NCAA Season 91 record to 2-6, tying with College of Saint Benilde and San Sebastian College-Recoletos.
The Cardinals were shepherded by former San Beda Red Cub Francis Munsayac, who registered 18 markers. It was not enough to score another upset versus a highly-touted collegiate team.
Scores:
Perpetual Help (68) – Eze 17, Coronel 16, Oliveria 8, Dagangon 8, Dizon 5, Thompson 4, Tamayo 2, Bantayan 2, Gallardo 2, Cabiltes 2, Sadiwa 1, Akhuetie 1
EAC (55) – Munsayac 18, Hamadou 12, Onwubere 8, Pascua 6, Mejos 3, Morada 3, Corilla 3, General 2
Quarter scores: 12-12, 30-23, 48-38, 68-55
– Rappler.com
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