Letran defends Fran Yu against San Sebastian in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament. NCAA PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Letran dominated San Sebastian, 69-50, for a sixth straight win in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Sunday.
The victory pushed the Knights into second place in the standings with a 9-3 record just half a game ahead of the Lyceum Pirates (8-3).
“My boys responded positively to my game plan, which was drafted no matter how physically fit they were. I told them that we have to learn from our experience after the first round that all our opponents are going to give us, we have to work hard,” said Letran coach Bonnie Tan. speak.
The Knights scrapped a 10-2 run to lead 59-42 with 4:44 left.
Letran’s keeper Fran Yu scored all of his 19 points in the second half, including a jump from the top of the post after San Sebastian took a 6-0 lead.
Brent Paraiso added 13 points from 4 rebounds and 3 assists for the Knights.
The Stags (3-6) had no players in the doubles with Ken Villapando and Rhinwil Yambing helping their team to eight points each.
The point:
LETRAN 69 – Yu 19, Paraiso 13, Sangalang 8, Reyson 8, Javillonar 7, Caralipio 6, Olivario 5, Guarino 2, Bojorcelo 1, First leg 0, Santos 0, Tolentino 0, Monje 0, Miclat 0, Ariar 0.
SAN SEBASTIAN 50 – Villapando 8, Yambing 8, Are 6, Altamirano 6, Shanoda 5, Sumoda 4, Escobido 4, Aguilar 4, Una 2, Felebrico 2, Cosari 1, Suico 0, Paglinawan 0, Desoyo 0.
Regions: 12-15, 34-28, 49-40, 69-50.
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