Troy Valencia ignited late to energy Arellano University to a 105-95 thrashing of San Sebastian College-Recoletos within the Filoil EcoOil ECJ Preseason Cup on Monday on the FilOil EcoOil Centre.
Valencia dropped 10 of his total output within the payoff interval to gather a game-high of 30 factors on prime of six rebounds, two assists, and two steals because the Chiefs cruised to an ideal 2-0 slate.
The rebuilding Stags, in the meantime, dropped to 0-2.
Meanwhile, Emilio Aguinaldo College rode a robust fourth quarter surge to beat a double-digit deficit and escape San Beda University, 76-67, to open its marketing campaign within the preseason contest.
The Generals as soon as noticed themselves down by 17 midway via the third body, however they turned issues round within the closing interval to grab the win from the Red Lions.
The backcourt duo of Nicole Quinal and transferee Axel Doromal did the injury for the Generals, dropping 15 and 13 factors off the bench with the latter additionally grabbing 4 rebounds and 4 assists as they improved to 1-0. San Beda, however, fell to 2-1.
In different video games, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde bounced again from a gap loss after eking out a 72-59 victory towards Mapua University behind the 11-point and five-rebound outing from John Morales.
University of the East and defending champion University of the Philippines likewise hiked their standings after pulling off wins towards National University and University of Santo Tomas, respectively.
The Red Warriors surprised the Bulldogs, 76-73, because of the double-double effort of Precious Momowei, who detonated for 27 factors and 19 rebounds as they went 2-1.
The Fighting Maroons, in the meantime, carved out a decent 76-73 triumph towards the Growling Tigers to stay undefeated with a clear 2-0.
—Bea Micaller/JKC, GMA Integrated News
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