Thompson registers triple-double as Perpetual Help dominates San Sebastian

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Thompson registers triple-double as Perpetual Help dominates San Sebastian
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

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

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