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PBA D-League: Balanced attack pushes La Salle past Letran

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/sports/03/02/justine-baltazar.jpg"/><figcaption>De La Salle center Justine Baltazar puts up a shot while being defended by Letran&#x27;s Marco Javillonar. PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines – EcoOil-De La Salle University weathered a late rally by Wangs-Colegio de San Juan de Letran for a 102-90 win, giving them a good start to their campaign in the 2020 PBA D-League Aspirants&#x27; Cup on Monday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan.A balanced attack got it done for the Green Archers as they gave new head coach Derrick Pumaren his first win.Five players scored in double-digits for EcoOil-La Salle, led by Encho Serrano who had 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists. Aljun Melecio had 15 points with 8 assists and 6 rebounds, while making 4 three-pointers in the game.Justine Baltazar produced a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds along with 3 assists and 2 blocks, while Senegalese center Amadou Ndiaye contributed 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals.Also stepping up was sophomore Joshua David, who did a little bit of everything with 12 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks for the Green Archers.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/pba/news/2020/03/02/la-salle-gets-better-letran-coach-derrick-s-debut-66622">READ: La Salle gets better of Letran in coach Derrick&#x27;s debut</a></li></ul>It was an impressive showing for EcoOil-La Salle, which led by as much as 19 points, 53-34, late in the second quarter.The Green Archers&#x27; foul trouble allowed Wangs-Letran to recover, and Fran Yu helped them get within six points, 84-78, with 5:27 left. They would get no closer, however, as Serrano, Melecio, and Baltazar hit big shots to restore order.&quot;We&#x27;re still far from the form that I want them. We&#x27;ve been making mistakes defensively and we&#x27;ve been fouling a lot, so it&#x27;s still a long way to go for us,&quot; said Pumaren.Yu anchored the Knights with 24 points, five assists, four rebounds, and two steals, while Kenny Rocacurva had 15 points, four dimes, and three boards.Wangs-Letran played without big men Larry Muyang and Christian Fajarito.The scores:ECOOIL-LA SALLE 102 -- Serrano 19, Baltazar 16, Melecio 15, David 12, Ndiaye 12, Manuel 9, Hill 6, Bartlett 6, Vales 5, Cu 2, Bates 0.WANGS-LETRAN 90 -- Yu 24, Rocacurva 15, Ular 13, Mina 12, Reyson 9, Javillonar 8, Ambohot 4, Brutas 3, Guarino 2, Pambid 0, Ariar 0, Monje 0, Banez 0.Quarter scores: 24-15, 55-40, 75-63, 102-90.(For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>).

EcoOil-La Salle weathered a late rally by Wangs-Letran for a 102-90 win, giving them a good start to their campaign in the 2020 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup.

EcoOil-La Salle weathered a late rally by Wangs-Letran for a 102-90 win, giving them a good start to their campaign in the 2020 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup.