Published February 8, 2023 6:38pm
Updated February 8, 2023 6:38pm
Colegio de San Juan de Letran confronted a tricky take a look at, however nonetheless emerged victorious, 97-89, in opposition to the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA to remain good within the NCAA Season 98 juniors basketball match on Wednesday.
16-year-old Andy Gemao completed with 25 factors, 4 rebounds, three steals, and one help to steer Letran whereas Timothy Cruz and George Diamante supplied the elevate with 13 markers apiece.
Letran picked up its its fourth win in as many video games whereas Perpetual dropped to a fair 2-2 slate.
The Squires had been in a position to construct a 15-point lead late within the third, 83-68, earlier than Cristian Vergara ignited for back-to-back baskets because the Junior ALTAs trailed by 13 earlier than the fourth, 85-72.
During that third quarter, Gemao carried the load for Letran as they saved Perpetual at bay.
With Icee Callangan heating up from lengthy vary with two consecutive triples, Perpetual pulled to inside 4, 91-87, earlier than Jonathan Manalili’s essential basket and Jovel Baliling’s three-point play gave Letran one other double-digit cushion, 97-87.
Letran, who earlier defeated San Sebastian, San Beda, and EAC, will subsequent face slumping Arellano University whereas Perpetual will look to bounce again in opposition to EAC.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
