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Romwel Anzures

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="La Salle’s Jonnel Policarpio. Photo handout." src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1716380724575IMG_3972.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"/><figcaption>La Salle’s Jonnel Policarpio. <em>Photo handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span>MANILA — De La Salle University imposed their will during their latest victory in the 17th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup.</span></div><p>This, after the Green Archers clamped Adamson University, 80-72, during their Wednesday evening faceoff in San Juan City.</p><p>Jonnel Policarpio powered La Salle with 22 points, six rebounds, and two assists, while Henry Agunane finished with 16 markers, six boards, and five dimes. </p><p>Kevin Quiambao struggled as he only shot 4/12 from the field, but he still posted an 11-point, 10-rebound game alongside three assists.</p><p>Tied at 66 to start the final canto, the Green Archers’ defense as well as costly errors resulted in the Soaring Falcons going scoreless in the first three minutes of the fourth, while they did not make their first field goal up until the 5:09 mark after a basket from Anabo.</p><p>Still, both teams were only separated by four, 76-72, at the 3:19 mark, but it was a pair of free throw makes from JC Macalalag with only two minutes left that allowed La Salle to break away.</p><p>Another basket from Policarpio with 54 ticks remaining extended their lead to eight, and that proved to be enough for the Green Archers to improve to 2-1 in the tilt</p><p>John Calisay led 0-3 Adamson with 16 points, while Ced Manzano and Manu Anabo scored 13 and 12, respectively. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Letran’s Jimboy Estrada. Photo handout." src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1716380777081IMG_3970.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"/><figcaption>Letran’s Jimboy Estrada. <em>Photo handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><div><span>Meanwhile, Colegio de San Juan De Letran improved to 2-2 after a comeback 91-86 win over the now 1-3 Lyceum of the Philippines University,</span></div><p>Down by 13, the Knights made a fourth-quarter run which was led by Edzel Galoy who finished with 13 in the game. Jimboy Estrada delivered the finishing touches for the Muralla boys as he delivered 18 markers as well as six boards and three dimes, while Titing Manalili paced Letran with 14 points, five rebounds, and five assists.</p><p>These, in turn, spoiled John Barba’s 19 markers, four boards, and three assists, and Mac Guadaña who had a stellar 18-point, five-assist game on top of four rebounds.</p><p>In another thriller, University of Santo Tomas escaped National University in overtime, 76-75, to post their first win of the tourney.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="UST’s Nic Cabañero. Photo handout." src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1716380824161IMG_3971.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"/><figcaption>UST’s Nic Cabañero. <em>Photo handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span>Nic Cabañero hit the buzzer-beating floater for the Growling Tigers to improve to 1-2, and this basket was among his 19 points in the game. Hinda Tounkara and Christian Manaytay followed him with 18 and 15, respectively.</span></div><p>On the other hand, the Bulldogs were led by Mio Diassana and Reinhard Jumamoy with 17 and 15, respectively.</p><p>Meanwhile, Emilio Aguinaldo College defeated University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 60-49, to remain undefeated in two games.</p><p>Nico Quinal led the Generals with 14, while Harvey Pagsanjan finished with 11 alongside a pair of rebounds and assists.</p><p>JP Boral and Mark Gojo Cruz had 13 and 10, respectively for the Altas, but they fell to 3-1 in the team standings.</p><p>Lastly, De La Salle-College of St. Benilde opened the game day with a dominant 86-64 win over San Sebastian College-Recoletos.</p><p>A balanced attack from the Blazers, which were led by Matthew Oli (12 points), Joshua Cajucom (10 points, four assists, three rebounds), and Irele Galas (10 points, six rebounds), made wonders for them as they improved to 2-1.</p><p>Heading the Golden Stags, for their part, were Raymart Escubido (13 points) and Leo Velasco (11 points), but they remained winless at 0-3. </p>

<p>De La Salle University imposed their will during their latest victory in the 17th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup.</p>

De La Salle University imposed their will during their latest victory in the 17th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup.

FilOil: La Salle thwarts Adamson; Letran, UST score wins

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FilOil: La Salle thwarts Adamson; Letran, UST score wins

Romwel Anzures,

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Published May 22, 2024 09:12 PM PHT

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