MANILA, Philippines — University of the Philippines used a fiery fourth-quarter rally to carve out a 72-57 victory over Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) in the Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup Wednesday.
Cris Vito led UP with 15 points, seven rebounds and two blocks and Dave Moralde and Renz Asilum combined for 23 markers for the Maroons, who finished tied with the Generals at 2-4 in Group C.
Earlier, St. Clare blew a 17-point fourth-quarter edge before hanging on to an 85-81 victory against Mapua in Group B at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
The Saints rounded up their campaign with a 2-4 record, while the Cardinals flamed out with a 1-5 card.
The scores:
First Game
ST. CLARE 85–Gil 17, Ibay 17, Jamito 12, Dulalia 11, Acebron 8, Bolos 8, Fabien 5, Ibarra 3, Managuelod 2, Lunor 2.
MAPUA 81–Estrella 29, Nimes 15, Eriobu 14, Biteng 11, Cantos 6, Gabo 6. Quarters: 25-14, 47-36, 68-57, 85-81
Second Game
UP 72–Vito 15, Moralde 12, Asilum 11, Lao 10, Reyes 7, Gallarza 6, Juruena 5, Harris 4, Dario 2.
EAC 57–Aguilar 11, Serrano 10, Jamon 10, Onwubere 9, Santos 6, Saludo 5, Morada 4, Arquero 2, King 2.
Quarters: 11-17, 33-26, 48-47, 72-57