Arellano scores upset over NCAA champ San Beda

MANILA, Philippine – In a rematch of last year’s NCAA finals, Arellano University pulled off an 88-84 upset against the defending 5-peat NCAA champion San Beda College on Tuesday, August 18 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City.

Jiovani Jalalon headed Arellano in the final period and mustered 22 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals to improve the Jerry Condiñera-mentored brigade’s standing to 6-3.

Aside from Jalalon, Dioncee Holts amassed 21 markers, 11 boards and 5 steals for the Chiefs, who spearheaded a 16-7 blitz in the fourth quarter to pull away with a 84-73 cushion.

Arellano lambasted San Beda with a 30-point output in the first canto before the Red Lions picked up the pace and conceded 25 points in the next two quarters for a 61-55 lead entering the fourth frame.

The Chiefs regained the momentum as Jalalon buried back-to-back triples, but San Beda responded with 5 straight buckets.

San Beda was only down by two with 1.3 left in the regulation, but Holts hammered the final nail in the coffin by sinking two charities.

Bedan back-up center Donald Tankoua registered 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Dan Sara chipped in 16 baskets for the Mendiola-based troop.

However, Art Dela Cruz only had 11 points as San Beda falls to a 7-2 win-loss card and ties with University of Perpetual Help System Dalta at second place. 

Scores:

Arellano (88) – Jalalon 22, Holts 21, Salado 14, Enriquez 12, Nicholls 6, Gumaru 5, Cadavis 4, Bangga 2, Tano 2, Capara 0, Meca 0, Ortega 0, Zamora 0. 

San Beda (84) – Tankoua 20, Sara 16, Dela Cruz 11, Adeogun 10, Koga 8, Tongco 6, Mocon 4, Soberano 3, Presbitero 2, Sorela 2, Cabanag 0, Bonsubre 0. 

Quarter scores: 30-20, 41-37, 55-61, 88-84.

– Rappler.com