Geronimo, De Leon shine as clutch San Sebastian escapes Lyceum

Geronimo, De Leon shine as clutch San Sebastian escapes Lyceum

Published February 13, 2023 5:03pm

Updated February 13, 2023 5:03pm

Ernest Geronimo and Mark De Leon led San Sebastian College-Recoletos’ late-game rally as they escaped Lyceum of the Philippines University, 92-87, within the NCAA Season 98 juniors basketball match on Monday on the EAC Gym.

San Sebastian erased a double digit deficit and accomplished a comeback victory to enhance to 4-2 whereas Lyceum dropped to a fair 3-3 card.

Trailing till the 33.3 mark of the fourth quarter, the Staglets have been in a position to regain the lead after Geronimo attacked the rim for an 88-87 cushion earlier than Stephen Jardinico denied Nat Fuentes on an important try.

Mark Danag then sank each of his free throws, sending San Sebastian to a 90-87 unfold with 8.5 ticks left as Fuentes dedicated an important turnover down the stretch that led to a straightforward fastbreak for Danag.

Geronimo dropped 20 factors, eight rebounds, 5 assists, and two steals whereas De Leon churned out 20 markers as properly on prime of 14 boards, and two dimes. Rion Porcadas and Danag every poured in 15 and 12 factors within the win.

The loss noticed Matthew Rubico’s close to triple-double go down the drain because the guard listed 25 factors, 16 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks, and one steal within the dropping effort.

Both groups return to motion on Wednesday with San Sebastian dealing with University of Perpetual Help System DALTA whereas Lyceum takes on league chief Colegio de San Juan de Letran.

—JMB, GMA Integrated News

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