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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751634581355LaSalleBaclaan.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">La Salle&#x27;s Kean Baclaan. <em>Handout from Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – De La Salle University stayed spotless in the 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup after going full throttle against Far Eastern University for a 90-66 decision, Friday in San Juan.</p><p>In doing so, the Green Archers rose to a still-perfect 4-0 in the standings, while also joining University of Santo Tomas in the quarterfinals.</p><p>Kean Baclaan and Mike Phillips connived for 13 points in the 22-8 run that increased a two-point edge early in the second quarter into a 41-25 advantage right before halftime. La Salle kept its foot on the gas to mount a lead as big as 33, 83-50, in the final frame.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/7/3/filoil-preseason-la-salle-feu-battle-for-quarterfinal-berth-2214"><strong>READ: Filoil preseason: La Salle, FEU battle for quarterfinal berth</strong></a></div><p>Baclaan finished with 14 points, four rebounds, and three assists, as Phillips posted 10 markers, nine boards, and three dimes. First-year Fil-Am big Dom Sarmiento was also a pleasant surprise with nine points, all from threes.</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s all part of what we&#x27;re trying to build in our team, just knowing your roles, being ready for the opportunity being given to you, and playing for each other,&quot; said head coach Topex Robinson.</p><p>With the win, La Salle gave an assist to UAAP tormentor University of the Philippines which is now assured of a place in the next round as well with its 3-2 record.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/6/25/kean-baclaan-relishes-encounters-with-former-team-nu-binibigay-ko-best-ko-2215"><strong>READ: Kean Baclaan relishes encounters with former team NU: &#x27;Binibigay ko best ko&#x27;<br/></strong></a></div><p>Mo Konateh pounded in a 15-point, 17-rebound double-double to show the way for the 3-2 Tamaraws. Though they have alike records, the Fighting Maroons own the head-to-head tiebreaker.</p><p>As such, the remaining playoff berth from the UAAP Group will be disputed by FEU and National University, which stayed alive courtesy of a 61-46 triumph over Adamson.</p><p>No Bulldog finished in double-digits, but Jolo Manansala flirted with a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds, as Reinhard Jumamoy tallied nine markers and four assists of his own.</p><p>&quot;Lagi lang naman naming china-challenge etong mga players na dapat, mabawi namin kung anuman yung nawala sa&#x27;min last (UAAP) season,&quot; said head coach Jeff Napa, as they improved to 2-3.</p><p>The blue-and-gold raced to an 8-0 start and never looked back, even erecting a 32-13 halftime lead. Defense was their calling card, converting 15 turnovers into 16 points and clipping the Falcons&#x27; wings to 28.1-percent shooting from the field.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/7/2/paranada-lifts-ust-past-ue-for-filoil-quarterfinal-berth-2327"><strong>READ: Paranada lifts UST past UE for Filoil quarterfinal berth<br/></strong></a></div><p>Matty Erolon paced Adamson with 12 points, as they suffered their fourth defeat in five games.</p><p>In the NCAA bracket, San Beda frustrated Emilio Aguinaldo College, 70-66, to hike its record to 3-4.</p><p>Down 13, 10-23, after the opening salvo, the Red Lions regrouped behind Jomel Puno, Janti Miller, and Zed Etulle who all wound up with 14 points.</p><p>Through already out of contention, San Beda complicated the Generals&#x27; pursuit of the top-seed out of the NCAA Group.</p><p>Jude Bagay topped the scoring column for 6-2 EAC with 12 points.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><div><strong>First Game</strong></div><p><strong>SAN BEDA 70</strong> - Puno 14, Miller 14, Etulle 14, Andrada 10, Culdora 8, Calimag 6, Vailoces 2, Gonzales 2, Estacio 0, Jamora 0, Lina 0, Buenzalida 0, Jalbuena 0, Songcuya 0</p><p><strong>EAC 66 -</strong> Bagay 12, Quinal 10, Castillo 9, Omandac 8, Angeles 7, Ochavo 7, Shanoda 6, Postanes 3, Oftana 2, Doria 2, Villarente 0, Loristo 0, De vera 0, Jacob 0, Bacud 0</p><p><strong>Quarters: </strong>10-23, 36-38, 60-54, 70-66</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Second Game</strong></div><p><strong>NATIONAL U 61 </strong>- Jumamoy 9, Manansala 9, Parks 8, Palacielo 7, Enriquez 5, Francisco 5, Dela Cruz 4, Navarro 4, Padrones 4, Alfanta 2, Tulabut 2, Reyes 2, Solomon 0, Locsin 0</p><p><strong>ADAMSON 46</strong> - Erolon 12, Anabo 8, Torres 5, Sajili 4, Montebon 3, Perez 3, Sicat 3, Gaye 2, A Ronzone 2, C Ronzone 2, Ojarikre 2, Barcelona 0, Competente 0, Canete 0, Tumaneng 0</p><p><strong>Quarters:</strong> 12-5, 32-13, 43-25, 61-46</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Third Game</strong></div><p><strong>LA SALLE 90</strong> - Baclaan 14, Philips 10, Pablo 9, Sarmiento 9, Alian 8, Melencio 8, Cortez J 7, Amos CJ 7, Nwanko 5, Amos M 4, Dagdag 3, Macalalag 2, Abadam 2, Dungo 2, Cortez M 0, Zamora 0</p><p><strong>FEU 66</strong> - Konateh 15, Pasaol 9, Ona 7, Bagunu 6, Salansang 6, Mongcopa 5, Jones 5, Bautista 4, Felipe 4, Montemayor 3, Galvez 2, Macapagal 0, Beato 0</p><p><strong>Quarters:</strong> 17-15, 45-29, 66-46, 90-66</p>

<p>De La Salle University stayed spotless in the 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup after going full throttle against Far Eastern University for a 90-66 decision, Friday in San Juan.</p>

De La Salle University stayed spotless in the 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup after going full throttle against Far Eastern University for a 90-66 decision, Friday in San Juan.

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