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NCAA: CSB puts an end to Letran’s winning streak

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/10/23/20181023-csb-letran.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption> St. Benilde&#x27;s Jimboy Pasturan fires up a shot against Letran. Josh Albelda, <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/ncaa/basketball/photos">ABS-CBN Sports</a></figcaption></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines -- The De La Salle-College of St. Benilde (CSB) Blazers took care of their business on the court, trouncing the Final 4-bound Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 94-81, in the NCAA Season 94 men’s basketball tournament Tuesday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan.The Blazers’ Final 4 hopes are still alive, thanks to the inquiry they filed regarding the eligibility of some of University of Perpetual Help’s players, but even as they await the decision of the NCAA Policy Board, they put up an impressive effort in their last elimination round game.Clement Leutcheu had 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, while Yankie Haruna (15 points), Carlo Young (13 points) and Justin Gutang (12 points) all reached double-digits for the Blazers, who finished the elimination round with a 10-8 win-loss record.“Having a first non-losing season for us is already an achievement,” said CSB head coach TY Tang, whose Blazers won just four games in Season 93. “Having more wins than losses, it’s been a long time since we’ve been at this kind of level.”CSB snapped Letran’s six-game winning streak, and sent the Knights to the Final 4 with a 13-5 win-loss record.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/ncaa/news/2018/10/23/san-beda-sends-statement-perps-ahead-ncaa-94-f4-48763">READ: San Beda sends statement to Perpetual ahead of NCAA 94 Final Four</a></li></ul>The Blazers were in control for most of the way, seizing a double-digit at the half, 50-36, and holding on to that advantage heading into the final frame.The Knights, who have clinched the third seed in the semifinals, made a rally midway through the fourth quarter and came to within 11 points, 74-63, thanks to back-to-back buckets by Jeo Ambohot and an and-1 by Bonbon Batiller.But the Blazers responded with a Young triple that made it 77-63 with six minutes left, and CSB was able to hold on from there. CSB shot 53.03% from the field against a Letran team that is usually stout defensively. The Knights entered the game allowing opponents to shoot just 38.3% and score 72.6 points per game. CSB also held Letran to just 37.65% shooting, including only 3-of-23 from beyond the arc.“I don’t really know what happened inside the meeting, but it’s come what may for us,” said Tang, whose team stands to make the Final 4 should Perpetual Help be found guilty of fielding ineligible players, and thus be forced to forfeit their wins.“If ever it happens, thank you. But if UPHSD goes on to play in the Final 4, it’s still a thankful season for us,” he added.Bong Quinto finished with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists for the Knights, while JP Calvo and Batiller each scored 13 points.The Knights will go on to play Lyceum of the Philippines University in the Final 4, with the Pirates armed with a twice-to-beat advantage. <div>The scores:</div>ST. BENILDE 94 -- Leutcheu 19, Haruna 15, Young 13, Gutang 12, Carlos 8, Dixon 8, Naboa 6, Nayve 6, Belgica 4, Pasturan 3, Barnes 0, Pagulayan 0, Velasco 0.LETRAN 81 -- Quinto 22, Batiller 13, Calvo 13, Ambohot 9, Fajarito 7, Muyang 6, Agbong 3, Celis 3, Yu 3, Banez 2, Balagasay 0, Galvelo 0, Mandreza 0, Pambid 0.Quarter scores: 29-20, 50-36, 65-52, 94-81.For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

The De La Salle-College of St. Benilde Blazers took care of their business on the court, trouncing the Final 4-bound Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 94-81, in the NCAA Season 94 men’s basketball tournament Tuesday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan.

The De La Salle-College of St. Benilde Blazers took care of their business on the court, trouncing the Final 4-bound Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 94-81, in the NCAA Season 94 men’s basketball tournament Tuesday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan.

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NCAA: CSB puts an end to Letran’s winning streak

Camille B. Naredo,

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Published October 23, 2018 06:48 PM PHT

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