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Cleafford Dag-um of Lyceum in action against UST in the Next Generation Basketball League, September 22, 2024 at the Tanduay Gym in Manila. Handout/NGBL

Cleafford Dag-um of Lyceum in action against UST in the Next Generation Basketball League, September 22, 2024 at the Tanduay Gym in Manila

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1727065796392IMG_5094.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Cleafford Dag-um of Lyceum in action against UST in the Next Generation Basketball League, September 22, 2024 at the Tanduay Gym in Manila. Handout/NGBL"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Cleafford Dag-um of Lyceum in action against UST in the Next Generation Basketball League, September 22, 2024 at the Tanduay Gym in Manila. <em>Handout/NGBL</em></span></span></span>MANILA -- Lyceum of the Philippines University-Cavite is still in the hunt for a quarterfinals spot in the Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) after its upset win over University of Santo Tomas on Sunday.</div><p>The Junior Pirates leaned on a stellar performance from Cleafford Dag-um as they stunned the Tiger Cubs, 85-83, at the Tanduay Gym in Manila.</p><p>Dag-um earned World Balance Player of the Game honors after putting up 23 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals in their crucial win.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/9/20/ziv-espinas-other-sons-of-former-pba-standouts-carving-own-legacy-in-ngbl-1122">READ: Ziv Espinas, other sons of former PBA standouts carving own legacy in NGBL</a></div><p>&quot;Nag thank you ako sa mga nag step-up, especially kay Dag-um. Galing pa yan sa sakit eh, pero siya talaga yung kailangan namin nung nawala si Lamarcus Pelayo na na-foul out,&quot; said head coach Al Vergara.</p><p>&quot;&#x27;Di na nag-stop &#x27;yung mga bata,&quot; he added. &quot;Ilang games na &#x27;yun &#x27;yung naging problema namin. Humahabol kami down 15, 16, pero bumibitaw kami. Pero ngayon, hindi na kami bumitaw.&quot;</p><p>The Junior Pirates had to erase a 16-point deficit before improving their record to 3-3. </p><p>Dag-um assisted on the eventual game-winner for Lyceum, firing the crucial pass to Clint Conde for a three-pointer with 1:31 left that put them ahead for good. </p><p>Meanwhile, Perpetual Help remained perfect after a 112-45 demolition of Ateneo de Manila University, hiking their record to 7-0.</p><p>Jan Roluna continued his strong play in the tournament, putting up 19 points, three rebounds, a steal, and a block. </p><p>Even after ending the elimination round with a spotless record, Perpetual head coach Joph Cleopas continues to warn his team against complacency as he believes the real test for them will come in the playoffs.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/9/12/coach-warns-junior-altas-against-complacency-in-ngbl-1757">READ: Coach warns Junior Altas against complacency in NGBL</a></div><p>&quot;&#x27;Di ko naman sinabi na tambakan namin. It just so happened na gusto talaga ng players. &#x27;Di ko in-expect na aabot ng ganito kasi I really respect Ateneo kaya pinag-aralan namin sila,&quot; the coach said. &quot;Lagi ko sinasabi na ang biggest opponents nila ay yung mga sarili nila kasi baka maging complacent sila.&quot;</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1727065819351IMG_5095.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Perpetual&#x27;s Jan Roluna in action against Ateneo in the Next Generation Basketball League, September 22, 2024 at the Tanduay Gym in Manila. Handout/NGBL"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Perpetual&#x27;s Jan Roluna in action against Ateneo in the Next Generation Basketball League, September 22, 2024 at the Tanduay Gym in Manila. <em>Handout/NGBL</em></span></span></span>The Junior Altas led by as many as 68 points, solidifying their hold on the top seed in Group A. They will take on the fourth-ranked team in Group B in the crossover playoffs.</div><p>In the curtain-raiser, University of the East showed no signs of exhaustion despite playing its second game in as many days after it dominated Xavier School, 83-51.</p><p>The Junior Warriors opened the contest with a 19-8 start and continued with their dominance as the game progressed, erecting a 33-point cushion. This was all they needed to tally a 3-3 record as they head into their crucial last game next week against already-quarterfinals-bound Mapua University in the same venue. </p><p>Powering the Karl Santos-coached team was Jamal Diaz who had 13 points, four assists, three rebounds, and a steal to win Best Player of the Game honors. </p><div><strong>THE SCORES:</strong></div><div><em>First Game: </em></div><p>UE 83 — Diaz 13, Roquid 13, Cuevas 8, E. Dahino 6, Farochilen 6, Braga 6, Lorenzo 5, TImbol 5, Abellar 4, Bana 4, A. Dahino 4, Bual 4, Aguas 3, Chua 2, E. Braga 0, Almanza 0.</p><p>Xavier 51 — Je. Tan 6, Uy 6, Fernandez 5, Go 5, Choa 5, Co 5, Chio 4, Lagar 4, Ja. Tan 3, Ramirez 2, N. Sia 2, Gensolin 2, Escudero 2, J. Sia 0, Cue 0.</p><p>Quarterscores: 19-8, 42-20, 60-38, 83-52.</p><div><em>Second Game:</em></div><p>LPU 85 — Dag-um 23, Conde 16, Pelayo 16, Panerio 7, Yonzon 6, Bo 5, Poli 4, Julio 4, Enguio 2, Peña 2, Nodalo 0, Tumo 0.</p><p>UST 83 — Buenaflor 19, Cañete 14, Bohol 9, Bucsit 9, Acido 8, Esteban 7, Manding 5, Catalan 3, Loreto 3, Cinco 2, Bandigan 2, Vidanes 2, Javier 0, Solon 0</p><p>Quarterscores: 21-23, 41-49, 65-71, 85-83.</p><div><em>Third Game:</em></div><p>Perpetual 112 — Roluna 19, Tabbuan 13, Rosales 13, Pagulayan 10, Salvo 9, Corpuz 9, Cristino 8, Calangan 8, Zanoria 5, Candido 4, Daep 4, Baldoria 3, Borja 3, Patalinghug 2, Nitura 2.</p><p>Ateneo 45 — Tan 16, Kaw 5, Ymasa 5, Gatmaitan 5, Trinidad 3, Silvestre 3, Aquino 2, Reyes 1, Leal 0, Espinas 0.</p><p>Quarterscores: 35-11, 62-24, 86-29, 112-45.</p><div></div>

<p>Lyceum of the Philippines University-Cavite is still in the hunt for a quarterfinals spot in the Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) after its upset win over University of Santo Tomas on Sunday.</p>

Lyceum of the Philippines University-Cavite is still in the hunt for a quarterfinals spot in the Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) after its upset win over University of Santo Tomas on Sunday.

NGBL: Lyceum hands UST its first loss; Perpetual, UE dominate

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