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La Salle's Kean Baclaan in action against Adamson in the Filoil Preseason Cup, May 18, 2025 at the Filoil Centre in San Juan. Handout/Filoil 

La Salle's Kean Baclaan in action against Adamson in the Filoil Preseason Cup, May 18, 2025 at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.

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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/1747573224626LaSalleKeanBaclaan.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="La Salle&#x27;s Kean Baclaan in action against Adamson in the Filoil Preseason Cup, May 18, 2025 at the Filoil Centre in San Juan. Handout/Filoil "/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">La Salle&#x27;s Kean Baclaan in action against Adamson in the Filoil Preseason Cup, May 18, 2025 at the Filoil Centre in San Juan. <em>Handout/Filoil </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- De La Salle University showed off its depth in a 65-47 rout of Adamson University to open their campaign in the 18th Filoil Preseason Cup, Sunday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.</p><p>The Green Archers erased a slim 27-29 halftime deficit, allowing the Soaring Falcons only 18 points in the final two quarters.</p><p>An 18-7 run -- highlighted by back-to-back triples from veteran Earl Abadam and transferee Jacob Cortez -- put La Salle in control of the contest. They went on to outscore Adamson 38-18 in the second half.</p><p>Abadam wound up with nine points, as Cortez also added eight markers and five rebounds. Kean Baclaan, another talent now done with his one-year residency, then contributed 12 points, eight dimes, four boards, and two steals.</p><p>&quot;They really worked together. A lot of questions were raised when we both took them, sabi kulang daw yung bola. They proved them wrong,&quot; said head coach Topex Robinson.</p><p>That was more than enough to ensure the Green Archers opened their post-Kevin Quiambao era with a big-time win, as new skipper Mike Phillips powered through for seven points, 14 rebounds, three assists, and three steals.</p><p>Medina finished with a team-high 14 points for the Mathew Montebon-less Soaring Falcons, flanked by Austin Ronzone with 11 markers.</p><p>Over in the NCAA bracket, Letran and Benilde took the early lead in the tournament which has Playtime Cares, Filoil, EcoOil, Hanes, Bostik El Heneral, Jiang Nan Hotpot, Smart, and Puso Pilipinas as major sponsors, and Harbor Star, Wallem, Akari, BDO, Tela.com Athletics, Reyes Barbecue, and Brothers Burger as minor sponsors.</p><p>Despite trailing for the majority of the matchup, the Knights pulled a fast one on Arellano, getting a 72-68 win thanks to late-game heroics by Jonathan Manalili.</p><p>With a seven-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter, Letran battled all the way back for a tie with three and a half minutes left. From there, it was the Manalili show, as he scored the last six points via free throws and a clutch corner three.</p><p>The rookie guard tallied 21 points, seven assists, and three steals, while Jun Roque chipped 14 points, albeit shooting a horrendous 6-of-20 from the field.</p><p>The Blazers also pulled off a great escape from Mapua, 58-56, to get their campaign off on the right foot.</p><p>It was reigning NCAA MVP Allen Liwag who came through in the clutch, as his and-one basket inside the last two minutes proved to be the difference. He ended with 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks.</p><p>Ivan Lazarte and Clint Escamis paced the Cardinals with 17 and 15 points, respectively, as the Chiefs’ losing effort was fronted by Anjord Cabotaje with 13 markers, as well as T-Mc Ongotan’s 11-point, 11-rebound double-double.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>THE SCORES:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>FIRST GAME</strong></div><p><strong>LETRAN 72</strong> - Manalili 21, Roque 14, Buensalida 9, Omega 8, Cuajao 8, Silorio 5, Tapenio 4, Rosillo 2, Yusi 1, Montecillo 0, Santos 0.</p><p><strong>ARELLANO 68</strong> - Cabotaje 13, Ongotan 11, Abiera 10, Vinoya 10, Valencia 6, Hernal 5, Miller 4, Borromeo 3, Geronimo 2, Langit 2, Anama 2, Camay 0, Buenaventura 0, Demetria 0, Libang 0.</p><p><strong>Quarters</strong>: 24-25, 38-44, 53-60, 72-68.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>SECOND GAME</strong></div><p><strong>BENILDE 58</strong> - Liwag 11, Umali 6, Oli 6, Ondoa 6, Gaspay 5, Cajucom 5, Galas 4, Torres 3, Sanchez 3, Celis 3, Gonzaga 3, Ancheta 2, Moore 2, Jalalon 0, Eusebio 0, Daja 0.</p><p><strong>MAPUA 56</strong> - Lazarte 17, Escamis 12, Gonzales 7, Delos Reyes 6, Abdulla 5, Concepcion 4, Sapasap 3, Recto 2, Ryan 0, Gulapa 0, Nitura 0.</p><p><strong>Quarters</strong>: 16-19, 32-36, 47-41, 58-56.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>THIRD GAME</strong></div><p><strong>LA SALLE 65</strong> - Baclaan 12, Abadam 9, Cortez 8, Amos 8, Phillips 7, Macalalag 6, Marasigan 5, Daep 4, Gollena 3, Pablo 2, Dungo 1, Nwankwo 0, Zamora 0, Sarmiento 0, Alian 0, Dagdag 0.</p><p><strong>ADAMSON 47</strong> - Medina 14, Ronzone 11, Manzano 8, Torres 5, Ojarikre 4, Sajili 3, Abayon 2, Jaymalin 0, Anabo 0, Cañete 0, Tumaneng 0, Sicat 0.</p><p><strong>Quarters</strong>: 15-19, 27-29, 48-39, 65-47.</p>

<p>De La Salle University showed off its depth in a 65-47 rout of Adamson University to open their campaign in the 18th Filoil Preseason Cup, Sunday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.</p>

De La Salle University showed off its depth in a 65-47 rout of Adamson University to open their campaign in the 18th Filoil Preseason Cup, Sunday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.

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