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Akhuetie provides highlights as Perpetual wins 6th straight game

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/sports/8/16/akhuetie-08162016.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">Bright Akhuetie (18) finds himself in a tight spot. Josh Albelda, <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/ncaa/basketball/photos" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Sports</a></div></figcaption></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines – Bright Akhuetie provided the fireworks late in the fourth quarter as the University of Perpetual Help submitted another superb defensive performance in a 70-59 victory over Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) on Tuesday.The Altas have now won six straight games to improve to 8-2 overall, and remain tied with Arellano University for a share of second place in the league standings behind San Beda College (9-1).It was another fine defensive effort for the Altas, who allowed the Generals to shoot only 36.07% from the field. This marks the fifth time in their six-game winning streak that Perpetual has held its opponent to below 60 points.&quot;Buti na-survive namin ang slow pace ng game ng EAC,&quot; said Perpetual Help coach Jimwell Gican aftere the game. &quot;Kailangan namin ang panalo, and kailangan pa rin namin ituloy-tuloy ang effort namin, especially on defense talaga.&quot;The Altas broke away from a tight 14-13 count in the first quarter by outscoring the Generals, 21-13, in the second, to take a 35-26 lead heading into the half. They held on to the lead throughout the third period, leaning on their defense to keep EAC at bay even as their offense ground to a halt.Perpetual Help was held scoreless for almost four minutes in the third period, while the Generals worked their way back behind the aggressive play of Sidney Onwubere. EAC came as close as five points, 38-43, before a triple by Gab Dagangon finally broke the silence of the Altas.(READ: <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/ncaa/news/2016/08/16/jalalon-hits-head-still-drops-33-chiefs-fifth-row-14521" target="_blank">Jalalon hits head, still drops 33 for Chiefs’ fifth win in a row</a>)The Generals threatened anew in the fourth quarter, with Hamadou Laminou starring in an 8-0 blast that made it a one-point game, 48-49, with still 7:16 left to play. However, Laminou also bricked a bonus free throw off an Akhuetie foul that could have tied the game. On the other end, Dagangon splashed another triple to give Perpetual Help more breathing room.A split at the line by Laminou made it a five-point game, 53-58, with over three minutes left, but that was when Akhuetie took over. He attempted to put Laminou on a poster with a vicious dunk, but missed the throwdown. Fortunately for the Altas, Daryl Singontiko was there for the putback.Akhuetie made up for his earlier miss by draining a clutch three-pointer with 1:56 left to make it a 10-point game, 63-53. He tried to dunk once more against Laminou with 1:26 to go, but had to settle for a lay-up plus the bonus as he drew the EAC import&#x27;s fifth and final foul of the game.&quot;I wanted to go hard (for the dunk),&quot; Akhuetie said after the game. &quot;That&#x27;s what I had in mind.&quot;He had one more chance to put his stamp on the game, but EAC&#x27;s Onwubere did enough to foul him as Akhuetie rose up for another possible slam.&quot;No, not at all,&quot; Akhuetie said when asked if he wanted to make a statement by dunking. &quot;I was just trying to bring myself back together.&quot;Akhuetie finished with 13 points – 11 in the fourth quarter – and 13 rebounds, while Dangagon finished with 18 points. Singontiko had a career-high 17 points, 12 of which came in the first period as he kept Perpetual Help in the game amidst a slow start.&quot;Hindi pa kami 100% because of health conditions,&quot; said Gican. &quot;Nagre-recover pa lang ang players. Pero nanalo kami because of our team effort, but kailangan pa namin ayusin &#x27;yung condition ng mga players.&quot;Onwubere finished with 16 points and eight boards, while Laminou had 15 points and 12 rebounds. Both players fouled out late in the fourth period, however, and they combined to commit 10 of EAC&#x27;s 20 turnovers in the game.The Generals dropped to 3-7 in the tournament.<div>The scores:</div>UPHSD 71 - Dagangon 18, Singontiko 17, Akhuetie 13, Coronel 8, Pido 4, Eze 4, Hao 4, Sadiwa 3, Dizon 0, Gallardo 0, Oliveria 0.EAC 59 - Onwubere 16, Laminou 15, Morada 8, Guzman 5, Mendoza 5, Diego 4, Serrano 3, Munsayac 3, Pascua 0, Corilla 0, Neri 0, Estacio 0, Aguas 0.Quarterscores: 14-13, 35-26, 46-40, 71-59For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

Bright Akhuetie provided the fireworks late in the fourth quarter as the University of Perpetual Help submitted another superb defensive performance in a 70-59 victory over Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) on Tuesday.

Bright Akhuetie provided the fireworks late in the fourth quarter as the University of Perpetual Help submitted another superb defensive performance in a 70-59 victory over Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) on Tuesday.