Games Wednesday
(Filoil EcoOil Centre)
8:00 a.m. – LSGH vs SSC-R
10:00 a.m. – Arellano vs Letran
12:00 noon – EAC vs San Beda
2:30 p.m. – Perpetual vs JRU
4:30 p.m. – LPU vs Mapua
MANILA — Mapua bounced back to form with a thrilling 72-71 victory over the previously undefeated University of Perpetual Help System Dalta in the NCAA juniors basketball tournament held at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.
Lawrence Mangubat led the charge with 25 points, supported by Sean Salvador’s 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals, en route to halting the Junior Altas’ five-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, titleholders Letran, behind Moses Manalili’s 15 points and nine assists, along with Jolo Navarro’s 14 points, nine rebounds, three steals, and three blocks, secured an 83-69 win over Emilio Aguinaldo College.
This victory created a three-way tie with Mapua and Perpetual, all boasting a 5-1 record.
The Squires extended their winning streak to four games.
In other matchups, San Sebastian edged past Arellano University 102-100 to stay within striking distance of the league leaders.
Lyceum of the Philippines University clinched their first win with a convincing 77-68 victory over San Beda.
Ruvic Danag’s 34 points propelled San Sebastian to a 4-2 record, while Ben Jimenez’s 20 points and seven rebounds contributed to the win.
Additionally, Kian Panerio’s 16 points and Kyle Timbol’s 14 points led Lyceum to end their five-game losing streak.
With these results, the Red Cubs fell to a 3-3 record, the Brigadiers slipped to 2-4, and the Braves now share a 1-5 record with the Pirates.
(el Amigo/MNM)
