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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748266167544IMG_7064.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="UP’s Gerry Abadiano. Photo from FilOil Preseason Media Team."/>UP’s Gerry Abadiano. Photo from FilOil Preseason Media Team.MANILA — Gerry Abadiano came alive late to carry University of the Philippines to an 82-74 victory over National University to open its 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup campaign on Monday in San Juan.</div>The veteran guard uncorked 13 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter pull-away as the Fighting Maroons fended off a pesky Bulldogs squad and grabbed their first win in the premier preseason tourney.Nigerian big Francis Nnoruka also had a solid debut for the Diliman side with his 12 points and six rebounds, while transferee Rey Remogat also dazzled in his first game for the maroon-and-green with his 12 points, four assists, and two boards.“Coach Gold [Monteverde] wanted to give exposure sa lahat. As a whole, the team really picked up in terms of having each other’s backs,” said deputy Christian Luanzon.PJ Palacielo did the heavy lifting for the Bulldogs with 20 points as Paul Francisco stepped up with 13 as the Jhocson side dropped to 0-2 in the tilt whichOver in the NCAA bracket, Jose Rizal University rewarded Nani Epondulan with his first win as its head coach with a 70-59 win over fellow debutant San Sebastian.Sanlea Peñaverde was magnificent in his debut to finish with 19 points in his first game as a Heavy Bomber.Paeng Are and Thomas Pillado led the way for the Rob Labagala-coached Golden Stags with 11 points each in the defeat.College of St. Benilde also grabbed early leadership in the NCAA Group with a 92-72 blowout win over Perpetual.Shawn Umali continued to flourish with 17 points and five rebounds, while Mowell Morales added 12 for a 3-0 start for the Blazers.Patrick Sleat topped the Altas with 16 points in the defeat.Meanwhile, team effort got Letran its second win of the tournament, handing Lyceum a 20-point beatdown, 89-69.Aaron Buensalida flirted with a double-double with 16 points and nine boards, while Jimboy Estrada and Syrex Silorio scored 12 apiece.On the other end, Simon Peñafiel fired 13 in the losing cause for the 0-2 Pirates.<div>The Scores:</div><div>FIRST GAME:</div>CSJL 89 - Buensalida 16, Silorio 12, Estrada 12, Rosillo 10, Santos 8, Omega 8, Estil 8, Manalili 6, Yusi 5, Tapenio 2, Roque 2, Muyuela 0, Cuajao 0, Yong 0, Baliling 0. LPU 69 - Peñafiel 13, Versoza 10, Bravo 9, Moralejo 9, Villegas 8, Daileg 7, Barba 6, Casiño 4, Caduyac 3, Reyes 0, Panelo 0, Aurigue 0, Fuentes 0, Matienzo 0. Quarters: 18-12, 42-32, 64-47, 89-69. <div>SECOND GAME: </div>JRU 70 - Peñaverde 19, Lozano 17, Argente 10, Garupil 6, Herrera 5, Panapanaan 4, Sarmiento 4, Castillo 3, Benitez 2, Pangilinan 0, Esguerra 0. SSC-R 59 - Are 11, Pillado 11, Nepacena 10, Gabat 8, Felebrico 6, Gomez De Liaño 4, Castor 4, Pascual 3, Ricio 2, Acosta 0, Lumanag 0, Cabilla 0. Quarters: 18-13, 35-26, 51-45, 70-59.THIRD GAME: UP 82 - Abadiano 16, Nnoruka 12, Remogat 12, Gagate 8, Bayla 8, Alarcon 5, Briones 5, Fortea 5, Stevens 4, Belmonte 3, Torres 2, Yniguez 2, Felicilda 0, Andres 0, Alter 0, Coronel 0. NU 74 - Palacielo 20, Francisco 13, Figueroa 12, Jumamoy 9, Enriquez 7, John 4, Parks 3, Manansala 2, Tulabut 2, Padrones 2, Navarro 0. Quarters: 24-12, 44-31, 66-60, 82-74. <div>FOURTH GAME: </div>CSB 92 - Umali 17, Morales 12, Sanchez 11, Cajucom 10, Ancheta 9, Moore 8, Liwag 7, Gaspay 7, Celis 6, Jalalon 3, Cometa 2, Torres 0, Ondoa 0, Daja 0.UPHSD 72 - Sleat 16, Casinillo 8, Nunez 8, Maglupay 7, Duremdes 7, Boral 7, Gojo Cruz 5, Abis 5, Alcantara 3, Orgo 2, Tulabut 2, Pizarro 1, Gelsano 1, Magdangal 0, Guibao 0.Quarters: 17-21, 36-40, 67-59, 92-72.<div>RELATED VIDEO:  <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8STVrDA8u0I?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></div>

Gerry Abadiano came alive late to carry University of the Philippines to an 82-74 victory over National University to open its 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup campaign on Monday in San Juan.

Gerry Abadiano came alive late to carry University of the Philippines to an 82-74 victory over National University to open its 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup campaign on Monday in San Juan.

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