Mapua rolls past Saint Benilde

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Mapua rolls past Saint Benilde
Mapua improves its win-loss standing to 11-6 and stays in the hunt for a Final Four berth

MANILA, Philippines – The College of Saint Benilde ended its NCAA Season 91 campaign with a disappointing defeat as they fell short against Mapua Institute of Technology, 77-72, on Tuesday, October 6, at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City. 

The Intramuros-based brigade managed to lead in all 4 quarters as the Cardinals were steered by Darell Menina, who mustered 17 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and one steal. 

Aside from Menina, Mapua’s import Allwell Oraeme stepped up big time with a double-double feat of 15 markers and 23 boards to come along with 3 dimes and two steals.

Exeqiel Biteng was also in double figures in his scoring output by registering 12 points and converting 3 of his 7 attempts from beyond the arc.

With the victory over Saint Benilde, Mapua improved its win-loss standing to 11-6 and stays in the hunt for a Final Four berth. 

Although Saint Benilde bowed down to Mapua, Jose Saavedra amassed 19 buckets, with 10 coming from downtown.

Meanwhile, Jeffrey Ongteco and John Domingo combined 24 points for the Green Blazers, who finished the NCAA Season 91 basketball tourney with a 13-5 record. 

Scores

Mapua (77) – Menina 17, Oraeme 15, Biteng 12,  Nimes 9, Serrano 9, Isit 8, Nielea 5, Brana 2, Que 0, Aguirre 0, Raflores 0. 

Benilde (72) – Saavedra 19, Ongteco 14, Domingo 10, Fajarito 10, Young 7, Jonson 5, Grey 4, Domingo S. 3, Sta. Maria 2, San Juan 2, Nayve 0, Deles 0, Castor 0, Flores 0. 

Quarter scores: 18-11, 33-28, 54-48, 77-72.

– Rappler.com

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