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La Salle's Jacob Cortez in action against FEU in the 19th Filoil Ecooil Preseason Cup, June 12, 2026 at the Playtime Filoil Centre in San Juan. Filoil photo

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781278942338IMG_6645.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="La Salle&#x27;s Jacob Cortez in action against FEU in the 19th Filoil Ecooil Preseason Cup, June 12, 2026 at the Playtime Filoil Centre in San Juan. Filoil photo"/>La Salle&#x27;s Jacob Cortez in action against FEU in the 19th Filoil Ecooil Preseason Cup, June 12, 2026 at the Playtime Filoil Centre in San Juan. Filoil photo</div>MANILA -- De La Salle University survived a monster game from Mo Konateh to hold off Far Eastern University, 82-77, in the 19th Filoil Ecooil Preseason Cup on Independence Day at the Playtime Filoil Centre in San Juan.Meanwhile in the NCAA Group, San Beda and Jose Rizal University continue to lead the way with both teams claiming their fourth straight wins.Jacob Cortez and rookie Jason Cibull starred for the Green Archers, who have now won back-to-back games. Cortez led the way with 18 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while Cibull added 14 markers as La Salle improved to 2-1.&quot;My teammates gave me a lot of trust and I have a lot of trust in myself. Those shots I took earlier, I worked a lot on those. Today it wasn’t just following but my teammates are getting the rebound, they’re doing the hustle. Whatever I don’t do they’re there to do it and we have a lot of trust to each other,&quot; said Cortez.Konateh shouldered the load for the Tamaraws with 29 points and 12 rebounds, but his big game wasn&#x27;t enough to keep FEU from dropping their third straight game.The Red Lions also preserved their unblemished 4-0 record with a 95-89 win over St. Benilde in the nightcap.Aldous Torculas erupted for 28 points and six rebounds, including two clutch triples that gave the Red Lions a 93-87 breathing room in the final minute.Zedjay Etulle also collected 14 points, while RC Calimag delivered down the stretch and finished with 12 points, two rebounds, and three assists.Jhomel Ancheta stepped up for the 2-2 Blazers with 17 points, as Zenric Jarque and Matthew Jucom contributed 15 and 14 points, respectively.The Heavy Bombers also stayed spotless in four games after pulling off a 73-67 comeback win over Arellano.Trailing by three entering the final canto, the Heavy Bombers leaned on their defense to shut down the Chiefs, holding them to just 10 points in the payoff period to complete the turnaround.Jalen Garcia led JRU with 21 points, six rebounds, and one assist, while Allan Laurenaria stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals.Winless Arellano, meanwhile, absorbed its fifth straight defeat despite keeping things close for most of the game. Aaron Manansala and Troy Valencia paced the Chiefs with 11 points apiece.Letran also extended its winning streak to six after edging Lyceum of the Philippines University, 86-83, in a down-to-the-wire finish.Jimboy Estrada delivered the biggest shot of the night with a crucial triple before Aaron Buensalida knocked down two charities in the clutch to seal the win.Estrada finished with 16 points and two assists, Buensalida got 14 points and seven rebounds, and Titing Manalili registered 13 points, seven assists, and four boards for the Knights, which rose to 6-1.Renz Villegas led LPU (2-5) with 16 points in the loss.

De La Salle University survived a monster game from Mo Konateh to hold off Far Eastern University, 82-77, in the 19th Filoil Ecooil Preseason Cup on Independence Day at the Playtime Filoil Centre in San Juan.

De La Salle University survived a monster game from Mo Konateh to hold off Far Eastern University, 82-77, in the 19th Filoil Ecooil Preseason Cup on Independence Day at the Playtime Filoil Centre in San Juan.

La Salle holds off Konateh, FEU for back-to-back wins in Filoil

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Published June 12, 2026 11:44 PM PHT

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