Another triple-double for Thompson as Perpetual Help beats EAC

MANILA, Philippines – Earl Scottie Thompson turned in his seventh triple-double in the ongoing NCAA Season 91 basketball tourney as he led the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta against the lowly Emilio Aguinaldo College, 89-59, on Tuesday, September 22 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City.

Thompson, who was picked up by Brgy. Ginebra in the recent PBA Draft, finished with 10 markers, 14 boards and 13 dimes as the Altas improved their win-loss record to 11-4 and tied with Colegio de San Juan de Letran at second place in the team standings.

Aside from Thompson, Gerald Dizon also contributed 18 baskets to Perpetual Help’s victory over EAC, while Nigerian import came up with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks.

With the Generals only down nine points at halftime, Aric Del Rosario-mentored troop stepped on the gas pedal in the third quarter, where the purple shirts sparked a 29-4 blitz.

“EAC was obviously in high sprits. I really thought that we won’t able to close out the game in a large margin because we don’t like close games against teams, which are at the bottom of the standings,” Del Rosario stated in the post-game interview.

With 1:38 remaining in the contest, 3 players were sent to the locker room when EAC’s Enjerico Diego took a hard bump from Alta Nikko Cabiltes of Perpetual Help, causing a commotion on the court and Diego’s teammate Raymond Pascua also entering the fray.

All 3 will likely face a one-game suspension.

Christ Mejos mustered 13 points to front the efforts of the Generals, who dropped to a 2-13 slate.

Scores:

Perpetual Help (89) – Dizon 18, Eze 11, Thompson 10, Dagangon 9, Akhuetie 9, Coronel 8, Oliveria 7, Tamayo 6, Gallardo 5, Ylagan 2, Bantayan 2, Sadiwa 2, Elopre 0, Cabiltes 0, Pido 0 

EAC (59) – Mejos 13, General 11, Onwubere 8, Hamadou 8, Diego 7, Pascua 6, Munsayac 5, Bonleon 1, Pascual 0, Corilla 0, Estacio 0, Mallari 0

Quarter scores: 14-12, 39-30, 64-41, 89-59. – Rappler.com