San Beda defeats LPU 71-65 for fourth consecutive NCAA win
The Red Lions joined Jose Rizal University on a 9-3 record, remaining in contention for a twice-to-beat advantage.
San Beda University survived a late challenge from Lyceum of the Philippines University to win 71-65 at the Filoil Centre on November 5. The result kept San Beda in the hunt for a twice-to-beat advantage in NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball.
Dan Marcelo’s 22-point performance included four three-pointers. San Beda also received 17 points and nine rebounds from Aldous Torculas, while Bismarck Lina collected 14 rebounds and scored nine points.
The Red Lions’ fourth successive victory left them level with Jose Rizal University at the top of the standings, both with 9-3 records.
LPU threatened a comeback after trailing 65-54 with 3:28 remaining. Khen Caduyac sank successive three-pointers before Marcelo interrupted the Pirates’ rally. Roger Ondoa then made a jumper and Mclaude Guadaña hit another three-pointer, reducing San Beda’s lead to two points inside the last two minutes.
Zed Etulle, Andrei Ugaddan and Kyle Jamora converted free throws to secure the result for San Beda.
Earlier, San Beda finished the opening period ahead 20-9 before LPU overturned the deficit. Three-pointers from Matthew Rubico and Guadaña helped the Pirates take a 33-31 halftime lead. A 22-14 third quarter restored San Beda’s advantage, making it 53-47.
Rubico led LPU’s scoring with 14 points and recorded 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal. Jonathan Daileg contributed 11 points.
