Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Letran Knights continued to step on the gas and rolled on to their seventh straight victory to remain at the helm of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 91.
The undefeated Knights’ latest casualties were the Lyceum Pirates, who they beat, 83-78, at The Arena in San Juan on Tuesday (August 4).
Kevin Racal led Letran’s charge with 21 points and eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Grey and Fons Saavedra went berserk to lead College of St. Benilde to a one-sided 88-66 victory over San Sebastian Stags in the opening game.
Grey frolicked with an all-around effort of 29 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocks as the Blazers racked up their second win in seven outings.
Fons Saavedra added 20 points built on six three-pointers. He also grabbed seven boards with three assists for the Blazers, who held a 21-point advantage before the Stags tried to turn the tables late in the contest.
Bradwyn Guinto had 16 points to help San Sebastian trim the sizeable lead to 13 early in the fourth period, but Benilde was just too much to handle.
Jamil Ortuoste added 13 for the beleaguered Stags, who fell to a 1-6 hole.
The scores:
Benilde (88)- Grey 29, Saavedra 20, Fajarito 11, Deles 9, Young 8, S. Domingo 5, Flores 4, Sta. Maria 2, Jonson 0, Nayve 0, Ongteco 0, J. Domingo 0, Castor 0, Dixon 0, San Juan 0
San Sebastian (66)- Guinto 16, Ortuoste 13, Calisaan 10, Fabian 7, Pretta 5, Bulanadi 5, Santos 3, Capobres 3, Costelo 2, David 2, Sibal 0, Bragais 0, Alvarez 0, Mercado 0
Quarterscores: 20-15; 43-30; 68-49; 88-66
