Ateneo-La Salle Filoil duel set Saturday

Nico Elorde versus Almond Vostros.

The game may be two days away, but anticipation is already on a high for the Filoil Flying V Hands Premier Cup showdown between fierce rivals La Salle and Ateneo on Saturday.

With both teams toting 6-1 records, the 4 p.m. game at Filoil Flying V Arena will also determine which team tops Group B heading into the quarterfinals.

This early, ringside and lower box tickets for the game are already sold out.

The Archers have impressed even with their youthful guard-laden roster. But they split their last two games, blowing their chance of claiming top spot in the group.

The Blue Eagles only returned to the country this week after spending the past month training in the United States and Japan.

Meanwhile, Lyceum stunned  San Sebastian College, 67-66, in a battle of already-eliminated teams yesterday.

RYAN Monteclaro of Adamson (left) swipes the ball away from Chris Elorpe of Perpetual Help at San Juan Arena yesterday. AUGUST DELA CRUZ

Later, Ryan Monteclaro nailed two free throws in the last 3.3 seconds as early quarterfinalist Adamson slipped past  Perpetual Help, 79-78, for its fifth triumph in seven matches.

Jericho Cruz wound up with 27 points while Rodney Brondial had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Falcons.

The Pirates leaned on insurance free throws from John Azores to preserve the victory.

The Scores:

First Game

LYCEUM 67—Francisco 20, Baltazar 13, Azores 12, Ko 6, Mbomiko 6, Mendoza 4, Garcia 2, Lesmoras 2, Taladua 2, Alanes 0, Lacastesantos 0, Soliman 0.

SAN SEBASTIAN 66—Perez 14, Rebollos 14, Dela Cruz 10, Guinto 9, De Vera 8, Gusi 5, Tano 4, Ortouste 2, Aquino 0, Balucanag 0, Magno 0, Vergara 0.

Quarters: 22-18, 47-31, 58-46, 67-66

Second Game

ADAMSON 79—Cruz 27, Brondial 15, Sewa 15, Monteclaro 10, Rios 6, Abrigo 3, Cabrera 2, Petilos 1, Agustin 0, Inigo 0.

PERPETUAL HELP 78—Omorogbe 27, Baloria 18, Alano 14, Arboleda 11, Bantayan 4, Jolangcob 3, Lucente 1, Dizon 0, Ylagan 0.

Quarters: 21-20, 37-35, 51-62, 79-78