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MANILA, Philippines – The University of Perpetual Help System Dalta once again seized the top spot in the 91st NCAA basketball tournament by trouncing San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 84-70, on Friday, July 17 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City.
Tipped as an early title contender this season, Perpetual Help won its fourth-straight game with the stellar triple-double performance of Earl Scottie Thompson, who amassed 21 points, 15 rebounds and 14 assists.
In addition, 6-foot-8 foreign center Bright Akhuetie also made his presence felt with 20 markers and 20 boards to secure the Aric Del Rosario-mentored squadron’s lead in team standings after San Beda College surprisingly bowed down to Colegio de San Juan de Letran on Thursday, July 16.
The Altas built a comfortable 56-43 advantage in the middle of the third period only to see it melt to four points after San Sebastian’s 9-0 run with 2:04 remaining in the same quarter.
Perpetual Help pulled away late in the final frame to stretch a six-point gap to 80-67 with less than three minutes left in the contest.
On the other hand, the Golden Stags fall to a 1-2 record following an overtime triumph over Jose Rizal University on Tuesday, July 14.
The Rodney Santos-coached San Sebastian was led by sophomore guard Ryan Paul Costelo, who registered 18 points for the red-and-gold troop.
Big man Bradwyn Guinto and pesky wingman Alvin Capobres combined 26 baskets, while veteran gunslinger Jon Kervin Ortuoste had a low output of nine points.
Scores:
Perpetual Help (84) – Thompson 21, Akhuetie 20, Dagangon 16, Oliveria 9, Ylagan 6, Eze 6, Elopre 3, Dizon 3
San Sebastain (70) – Costelo 18, Guinto 13, Capobres 13, Ortuoste 9, Calisaan 6, Pretta 3, Vera 3, Mercado 2, Sibal 2, David 1
Quarter scores: 19-14, 40-34, 63-55, 84-70
– Rappler.com
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