Miggy Corteza was on the forefront for De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde as soon as once more as they held off Lyceum of the Philippines University, 84-78, within the 2023 FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Monday.
The veteran ahead dropped a game-high 23 factors with three rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes of play because the Blazers improved to 6-2, whereas the Pirates slid to 6-3.
The Blazers had management of the sport, till the Pirates obtained their momentum going with Genesis Aviles splitting his free throws to path by simply 4, 80-76. Prior to that, Lyceum stared at a 12-point deficit, 80-68, however a 6-0 run introduced them again to the sport.
Prince Carlos then drilled a jumper earlier than Corteza put the punctuation with a layup as they held off the Pirates within the closing 1:51 minutes.
Paul Turco chipped in 11 factors and 9 rebounds whereas Michael Mara chimed in with 10 markers off the bench, alongside six boards and two blocks.
Earlier, Letran squeaked previous Mapua, 70-67, whereas National University cruised to a rout of FAITH College, 142-69.
—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
