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MANILA, Philippines – The San Beda Red Lions rallied from a 22-point first half deficit and defeated the Arellano Chiefs, 101-86, on Friday, July 22, in what was a possible finals preview of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the San Juan Arena.
San Beda, which scored only 10 points in the first quarter, put 91 on the scoreboard in the final 30 minutes led by career performances from Donald Tankoua and Davon Potts.
Potta scored 31 points while Tankoua accounted for 28 points and 14 rebounds – 9 on the offensive glass. Ranbil Tongco added 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in the win for the now 6-0 Red Lions.
Arellano, which was up 10 at the half, fell to 3-2. Jiovanni Jalalon led the Chiefs with 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.
San Beda forced 24 turnovers out of Arellano and did a better job distributing the ball with 23 assists compared to the Chiefs’ 13.
Mapua, Perpetual Help secure wins
In the first game on Friday, a 21-point, 16-rebound effort by big man Bright Akhuetie led the Perpetual Help Altas past the Letran Knights, 61-55.
Gab Dagangon pitched in for Letran with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Letran was led by the 19 points of Rey Nambatac.
The win improved the record of UPHSD to 3-2, while Letran – the tournament’s defending champion – fell to 4-2.
In the second game, 5 players scored in double-figures for the Mapua Cardinals in their 88-75 victory over the San Sebastian Stags.
Exeqiel Biteng led in the scoring department with 19 points while reigning MVP Allwell Oraeme had 13 points plus 22 boards for the Cardinals.
Justine Mercado propelled the Stags with 18 points and 11 rebounds. San Sebastian allowed Mapua to shot 48% from the field in the defeat.
Mapua improved to a 5-1 record, while San Sebastian dropped to 1-4. – Rappler.com
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