Jalalon with near triple double as Arellano trips San Beda for semis spot
Jiovani Jalalon. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Arellano University drew big numbers from its one-two punch of Jio Jalalon and Dioncee Holts to beat San Beda, 86-79, for a spot in the Final Four of the 2016 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup at San Juan Arena.
Jalalon flirted with a triple-double, collecting a game-highs of 21 points and 10 assists on top of eight rebounds while Holts had 16 points on 6-of-6 shooting from the field that went with nine rebounds.
The Chiefs arranged a semifinals showdown with the National University Bulldogs, who beat the Adamson Falcons earlier.
Zach Nichols also had a solid game for Arellano with 16 points built on four 3-pointers.
Donald Tankoua led the Red Lions with 20 points and 16 rebounds.
La Salle and Far Eastern University are currently playing for the last semis spot.
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