Titans weather Pirates’ late rally in PBA D-League
Jay-r Taganas of AMA (Red) vs Ed Daquioa and Nicole Bangga of Breadstory (Orange). PBA D-LEAGUE IMAGE by Nuki Sabio
MANILA, Philippines — AMA University blew a big lead before holding off Bread Story-Lyceum, 97-89, in the 2015 PBA D-League Aspirants Cup Monday at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao.
Joseph Eriobu scored 19 points while Jay-R Taganas had another double-double with 15 points and 18 rebounds for the Titans, who upped their mark to 3-3.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Titans built a huge lead early and took a 25-point lead in the fourth quarter before the Pirates showed signs of life behind Louie Vigil and Jiovani Jalalon.
“Our lack of experience showed. But I thought the guys also showed their character down the stretch,” said AMA University coach Mark Herrera.
A steal and layup by Jalalon, who had a breakout NCAA year after leading the Arellano Chiefs to the finals, brought Bread Story to within five, 93-88, with still 52 seconds to go.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Titans managed to hold on thanks to their steady shooting at the stripe.
Vigil, the University of Santo Tomas swingman, pumped in a game-high 25 points while Jalalon added 18 points but their efforts weren’t enough as the Pirates dropped to 2-4.
