Published February 10, 2024 9:02pm
Updated February 10, 2024 10:05pm
Emilio Aguinaldo College and San Sebastian College-Recoletos pulled off separate upset wins to kick off their respective campaigns on Saturday within the NCAA Season 99 juniors basketball match.
The Brigadiers, who have been winless in Season 98, eked out a slender 78-75 towards final season’s finalists La Salle Green Hills behind the heroics of Janray Castillo, who poured in a whopping 30-point outing. The younger cager additionally put collectively 5 rebounds and one help to enhance to 1-0.
Franzis Lumbo and Kelly Coronel chipped in 13 and 10 markers apiece.
The new-look Greenies banked on Guillian Quines, who paced LSGH with an all-round efficiency of 17 factors on high of three boards, 5 assists, and 4 steals because the squad seemed to begin a brand new life with out their former stars in Luis Pablo, Seven Gagate, and Santi Romero.
Meanwhile, San Sebastian escaped Final Four contender San Beda University, 83-79, with Jhun Peñaverde main the cost for the Staglets.
Peñaverde dropped 17 factors along with eight rebounds, two steals, and one block whereas Kit Bonus and Bienne Marasigan chipped in 15 and 11 markers every.
The Red Cubs, who made it to the semifinals stage final season, relied on Hendric Vailoces who had 22 factors.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
