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San Beda University‘s Zed Etulle (#15) and University of the Philippines’ Jacob Bayla (#8). Photo from FilOil Preseason Cup.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783688153902IMG_1400.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>San Beda University‘s Zed Etulle (#15) and University of the Philippines’ Jacob Bayla (#8). Photo from FilOil Preseason Cup. MANILA — San Beda University triumphed over De La Salle University, 64-59, to secure its place in the semifinals of the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Friday at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.</div>The reigning NCAA champions took down their UAAP counterparts, with Dominic Sarigumba pacing the Red Lions with 10 points, seven assists, and six rebounds to set up their semifinal clash with University of the Philippines (UP).&quot;We know people were doubting, but we made sure our guys believed that we could win,&quot; said coach Yuri Escueta as they took down the UAAP champions despite the absence of Aldous Torculas and Bismarck Lina.Equally vital was Zed Etulle, who posted 10 points and three rebounds, while Penny Estacio was steady from the foul line in crunch time to contribute eight points.On the other hand, Jacob Cortez led the Green Archers with 13 points, six rebounds, and five assists, but these weren&#x27;t enough as they could not complete their 12-point comeback attempt.Meanwhile, UP escaped Mapua University, 67-64.Jacob Bayla tallied 16 points, five rebounds, and two assists as the Fighting Maroons avoided squandering a 15-point lead earlier in the game.Gani Stevens was also crucial with 13 points and five rebounds, highlighted by a two-handed jam that helped seal UP&#x27;s semifinal berth.UP and San Beda will face off in the semifinals on Sunday, July 19, to complete the Final Four, which also features an all-NCAA bout between Colegio de San Juan de Letran and Jose Rizal University.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/7/10/filoil-letran-jru-stun-ust-nu-to-set-up-semis-clash-1826">READ: Letran, JRU stun UST, NU to set up semis clash</a></div>On the other hand, Marc Cuenco fired a game-high 19 points, five assists, and three rebounds for Mapua, which briefly led, 56-55, in the fourth period before losing steam.<div>The scores:</div><div>UP vs. Mapua</div>UP 67 - Bayla 16, Stevens 13, Pre 9, Alter 7, Briones 5, Ogana 5, Palanca 4, Poyos 3, Yniguez 2, Tovera 2, Dimaculangan 1, Remogat 0, Franco 0, Coronel 0, Andres 0.Mapua 64 - Cuenco 19, Concepcion 9, M. Nitura 8, S. Reyes 7, Lazarte 6, Diaz 5, L. Nitura 4, Bernabe 4, Igliane 2, Ryan 0, Pascual 0, Lloren 0.Quarterscores: 19-15, 38-30, 55-47, 67-64.<div>San Beda vs. La Salle</div>San Beda 64 - Etulle 10, Sarigumba 10, Estacio 8, Puno 7, Hawkins 6, Songcuya 6, Bonzalida 5, Jamora 5, RC. Calimag 4, Ri. Calimag 3, Ugaddan 0, Jalbuena 0, Dabao 0, Culdora 0.La Salle 59 - Cortez 13, Amos 11, Dungo 10, Marasigan 9, Macalalag 6, Pablo 4, Daep 4, Cibull 2, Abadam 0, Gagate 0.Quarterscores: 16-12, 33-27, 46-39, 64-59.

San Beda University triumphed over De La Salle University, 64-59, to secure its place in the semifinals of the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Friday at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.

San Beda University triumphed over De La Salle University, 64-59, to secure its place in the semifinals of the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Friday at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.

FilOil: San Beda rules over La Salle in battle of champs; UP survives Mapua

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FilOil: San Beda rules over La Salle in battle of champs; UP survives Mapua

Rom Anzures,

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Published July 10, 2026 09:18 PM PHT

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