Filoil caging: Scorpions, Tams stay unscathed
MANILA, Philippines –Far Eastern University survived a scare while Centro Escolar University sustained its surprising run as they stayed unbeaten in their respective groups Friday in the Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup.
The Tamaraws, banking on the trio of Anthony Hargrove, Mark Belo and Achie Inigo, turned back St. Clare, 86-82, to clinch their fifth straight triumph in Group B at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
CEU blasted Holy Trinity College, 74-61, to roll to its fourth straight win, while National U downed San Sebastian, 76-61, for back-to-back victories in Group C.
Hargrove topscored with 16 and Belo added 15, including a triple that gave the Tamaraws an 84-78 lead after the Saints nearly wiped out their early 17-point edge, 41-24.
“It wouldn’t help us if we led by 20,” said FEU coach Nash Racela, who didn’t mind his side’s near meltdown. “We need to know the players we can depend on to deliver in the end game.”
The Stags fell to 2-3, while the Saints took their third loss in four games. With a report from Vinz Luanne Lamorena, Contributor
The scores:
First Game
FEU 86—Hargrove 16, Belo 15, Iñigo 10, Tolomia 9, Pogoy 9, Jose 8, Cruz 7, Escoto 4, Tamsi 3, Dennison 3, David 2, Lee Yu 0, Delfinado 0, Ugsang 0, Belga 0.
ST. CLARE 82—Ibay 18, Bolos 16, Ibarra 13, Fabien 12, Gil 11, Acebron 7, Jamito 2, Managuelod 2, Lunor 1, Amboludto 0.
Quarters: 25-19, 43-35, 64-55, 86-82
Second Game
CEU 74—Ebondo 21, Sedurifa 17, Batino 16, Jeruta 8, Abondo 4, Mutombo 4, Amil 4, Opiso 0, Casino 0, De Leon 0, Anunciacion 0, Banua 0, Tuazon 0, Vargas 0.
HOLY TRINITY 61—Batiller 15, Masaglang 14, Landicho 11, Yusop 9, Polistico 6, Roxas 2, Pragados 2, Pepito 2, Lape 0.
Quarters: 20-15, 48-36, 58-48, 74-61
Third Game
NU 76—Aroga 16, Khobuntin 13, Celda 12, Rosario 8, Javelona 7, Betayene 7, Diputado 3, Alolino 2, Tansingco 2, Alejandro 2, Yu 2, Perez 2, Salim 0, Neypes 0, Atangan 0.
SSC 61—Calisaan 15, Perez 10, Guinto 9, Camasura 7, Fabian 6, Aquino 4, Costelo 4, Tano 0, Mamaril 0, Santos 0, Vergara 0.
Quarters: 17-17, 34-28, 53-53, 76-61
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