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Romwel Anzures

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1716029523299IMG_3927.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Letran’s Jimboy Estrada. Photo from FilOil EcoOil Sports.</div>MANILA — Colegio de San Juan de Letran finally tallied its breakthrough win in the 17th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup.This, after the Knights clawed back against College of St. Benilde, 80-71, during their Saturday evening faceoff in San Juan City.Incoming NCAA rookie Jimboy Estrada led the third-quarter surge of Letran, putting up 19 points alongside six rebounds and a block as they improved to 1-2 in the team standings.Kobe Monje and Pao Javillonar provided veteran presence for Letran with the duo tallying 12 markers each, while Deo Cuajao posted 11.Down by 11, 51-40, early in the third after an abysmal end to the first half by CSJL, the Knights went on an 11-to-nothing run which was built on baskets from Estrada, Joco Bojorcelo, and Rafael Go.Both teams figured in a close encounter as the second half progressed, but it was a 10-to-nothing surge from the Muralla boys midway through the fourth that allowed Letran to finally pull away from their first win.This, in turn, spoiled Allen Liwag’s 14-point, 12-rebound game as well as Josh Cajucom’s 13 and Gab Cometa’s 10. In the first game of the day, Lyceum of the Philippines University escaped a huge fourth-quarter outing from San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 94-89.Pirates star Mac Guadaña headed LPU’s charge with 29 big points, eight assists, and four rebounds, while following him were Gyle Montaño and John Barba who put up 16 and 13, respectively. Paeng Are led the Golden Stags with 19, and Ralph Lauren Gubat backstopped him with 12 markers, four boards, and three dimes. Over to the UAAP side, Far Eastern University defeated the University of the East, 80-76.Veejay Pre fired 22 alongside six rebounds and a pair of assists for the Tamaraws, and also contributing to their victory was Janray Pasaol’s all-around game of 13 points, seven assists, and six boards.Meanwhile, the Red Warriors leaned on Wello Lingolingo’s 18 points, five of which came from beyond the arc, and incoming star sophomore Precious Momowei who ended up with 13 markers and seven rebounds. In another NCAA affair, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA moved past Mapua University, 76-67.New head coach Olsen Racela’s team was led by former Junior Atas star Mark Gojo Cruz who posted 15 markers, four boards, and four dimes, while following him were JP Boral and Shawn Michael Orgo who contributed 12 and 10, respectively.On the other hand, John Jabonete led the Cardinals with 19 points and six rebounds, prized recruit Chris Hubilla finished with 13, while Marc Cuenca posted 10 points.

Colegio de San Juan de Letran finally tallied its breakthrough win in the 17th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup.

Colegio de San Juan de Letran finally tallied its breakthrough win in the 17th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup.

Estrada, Monje star as Letran claws back against Benilde to clinch first FilOil win

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Estrada, Monje star as Letran claws back against Benilde to clinch first FilOil win

Romwel Anzures,

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Published May 18, 2024 08:13 PM PHT

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