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San Beda University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Ateneo de Manila University, and Far Eastern University booked quarterfinal berths in the NSAC 2026 College Basketball Campus Tour after hurdling their respective Round of 16 assignments on Saturday at the UPHSD Gymnasium in Las Piñas.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17778059642560T1A1802.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>San Beda vs. Lyceum in the AsiaBasket NSAC 2026. Handout photo.</div>MANILA — San Beda University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Ateneo de Manila University, and Far Eastern University booked quarterfinal berths in the NSAC 2026 College Basketball Campus Tour after hurdling their respective Round of 16 assignments on Saturday at the UPHSD Gymnasium in Las Piñas.San Beda leaned on a strong finishing kick to turn back Lyceum of the Philippines University, 67-61, and advance after sweeping Group D with a 3-0 record.The Red Lions took control early in the fourth quarter and kept Lyceum at bay behind inside conversions from Bismarck Lina and JC Bonzalida, along with key rebounds and defensive stops. The Pirates threatened late behind Matthew Rubico, but San Beda held firm in the closing stretch.Daniel Marcelo led the Red Lions with 15 points, while Zedjay Etulle added 11 markers. Rubico paced Lyceum with 13 points, six rebounds, and four assists, with Lance Aurigue contributing 10.Awaiting San Beda in the next round is Letran, which dispatched host University of Perpetual Help, 78-64.The Knights broke open a tight contest late, turning a 62-59 edge into a comfortable lead behind timely outside shooting from Lorge Gammad and steady play from Manalili.Gammad fired 23 points to lead Letran, while Manalili posted a double-double of 11 points and 10 assists. Mark Gojo Cruz had 17 points for the Altas in the loss.Ateneo also advanced after fending off Mapúa University, 91-83.The Blue Eagles saw their lead trimmed to a single point in the fourth quarter after Mapúa mounted a rally behind Cyrus Cuenco and Cyrus Nitura, but Ateneo responded with key baskets from Jared Bahay, Divine Adili, and Jay-M Leal. Free throws from Kieffer Alas sealed the win.Michael Asoro led a balanced Ateneo attack with 12 points, while Alas, Leal, and Adili chipped in 11 apiece. Shawn Tuano added 10. Cuenco powered Mapúa with 26 points, while Nitura finished with 19 points and 10 assists.FEU, meanwhile, stayed unbeaten after cruising past San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 100-77, to sweep Group C.Mohamed Konateh dominated with 19 points and 25 rebounds, while Janrey Pasaol and Jorick Bautista added 17 points each to pace the Tamaraws. Nurben Muktimar led San Sebastian with 15 points.Quarterfinal matchups will be set as Round of 16 action continues on May 10 at the UP Varsity Training Center in Quezon City.

San Beda leaned on a strong finishing kick to turn back Lyceum of the Philippines University, 67-61, and advance after sweeping Group D with a 3-0 record.

San Beda leaned on a strong finishing kick to turn back Lyceum of the Philippines University, 67-61, and advance after sweeping Group D with a 3-0 record.

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San Beda, Letran, Ateneo, FEU advance to NSAC 2026 quarterfinals

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Published May 03, 2026 07:10 PM PHT

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