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Clint Escamis tries to get previous the Perpetual Assist.-NCAA PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines—League-leading Mapua saved its scorching streak going after nipping Perpetual Assist, 62-61, within the NCAA Season 99 males’s basketball event on Saturday at San Juan Enviornment.
The Cardinals ended the primary spherical of eliminations with an 8-1 document and a six-game run.
Clint Escamis sustained his torrid play with 10 factors and 11 rebounds whereas Marc Cuenco and JC Recto added 13 and 12 factors, respectively for the Cardinals.
John Abis and Christian Pagaran had 15 factors every for the Altas, who dropped to 3-6.
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Jose Rizal College’s Marwin Dionisio.-NCAA PHOTO
Jose Rizal College additionally continued its profitable methods, making straightforward work of Arellano, 88-72.
Marwin Dionisio confirmed up on each ends of the courtroom with 21 factors, 4 rebounds, three assists and two blocks for the Heavy Bombers, who have been coming off an 88-87 double extra time victory over Lyceum 4 days in the past.
Agem Miranda and Shawn Argente additionally shone for JRU, which climbed to 6-3, with 15 factors apiece.
Danielle Mallari and Jade Talampas mixed for 29 factors and 14 rebounds for the Chiefs, who fell to a 1-8 card.
The primary spherical ends on Sunday with Emilio Aguinaldo School taking up San Beda and defending champion Letran clashing with School of St. Benilde in a rematch of final season’s finals.
The second spherical, in the meantime, begins on Tuesday.