Letran, the reigning three-time champion within the NCAA, improved to 2-2 to realize a share of the fourth spot alongside Perpetual whereas AMA remained listless at 0-5 to bow out of playoff rivalry.
Javillonar churned out 15 factors and two rebounds in solely 16 minutes of play whereas younger gun Kevin Santos chipped in a double-double output of 14 markers and 10 boards laced with a block.
“Slow start kami and no excuses for us. Credits to the players for stepping up sa second half. Nag-rely lang kami sa defense na gusto namin maging identity moving forward,” stated Letran head coach Rensy Bajar.
Down 42-35 within the third interval, Letran unleashed a livid 13-2 rampage to take a 48-44 cushion with Javillonar scoring seven of his general output in that juncture. They headed to the payoff interval having fun with a slim 54-50 lead.
Santos then placed on the ending kick, dropping 12 of his 14-point manufacturing within the last body with veteran gunner Kurt Reyson serving to the trigger with a triple to make it a 67-54 benefit within the last 3:44. — LA, GMA Integrated News
The Scores:
Wangs Strikers-Letran 71 – Javillonar 15, Santos 14, Guariano 8, Monje 8, Cuajao 7, Ariar 6, Reyson 5, Tolentino 4, Go 4, Laquindanum 0, Brillantes 0, Bojorcelo 0, Alarcon 0, Morales 0.
AMA 57 – Ceniza 20, Baclig 14, Alina 6, Panlilio 5, Camay 4, Del Rosario 3, Geronga 3, Peñano 2, Yamabao 0, Temporosa 0, Ok. Cruz 0, Ibo 0, A. Kruz 0, Cantoma 0, Fernandez 0.
Quarterscores: 20-17, 33-37, 54-50, 71-57.
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
