Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Jeron Teng showed everyone why he’s one of the best amateur players in the country today.
Teng dropped 42 points in his PBA D-League debut and led AMA Online Education to a 101-95 victory over Batangas on Thursday afternoon at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
The former La Salle standout’s output was the second highest in league history, only behind James Martinez’ 58-point effort recorded last year.
“Sa kanya nagsisimula yung fire ng team at importante yung leadership nya sa loob,” coach Mark Herrera said of Teng.
Juami Tiongson contributed 15 points — 11 of which came in the final six minutes of the match for AMA.
Joseph Sedurifa paced Batangas with 25 points, five rebounds, and six assists, while Don Carlo Fortu scored all of his 18 points from beyond-the-arc.
The scores:
AMA (101) – Teng 42, Tiongson 15, Arambulo 13, Olayon 10, Taganas 6, Dario 6, Alabanza 5, Barua 4, Carpio 0, Jordan 0, Bragais 0.
Batangas (95) – Sedurifa 25, Fortu 18, Isit 10, Menor 9, De Joya 8, Ablaza 6, Sara 5, Dela Pena 4, Anderson 4, Revadavia 4, Laude 2, Mendoza 1, Inciong 0, Delfinado 0.
Quarterscores: 23-16, 51-37, 73-68, 101-95.
