Perpetual Help, UE nail Filoil quarterfinal berths

Perpetual Help and University of the East slipped past separate opponents to secure quarterfinal berths in the Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup Wednesday at Filoil Flying V Arena.

Nigerian center Bright Akhuetie unleashed season-high numbers as the Altas survived St. Benilde’s late run, 81-78, to claim a share of  top spot at 6-1 in Group A.

The 6-foot-8 Akhuetie dropped a record double-double of 35 points and 20 rebounds on top of three assists, a steal and a block to power the Altas.

The Warriors also gained a piece of the lead in Group B at 6-1 following a 70-67 decision of University of the Philippines.

In the other Group B match, University of Santo Tomas turned back Southwestern U, 66-59, to stay in the quarterfinal hunt with a 4-3 record.

The scores:

First Game
PERPETUAL 81—Akhuetie 35, Dagangon 13, Oliveria 8, Ylagan 6, Dizon 6, Eze 6, Gallardo 4, Coronel 3, Sadiwa 0, Elorpe 0, Pido 0, Imperial 0.
ST. BENILDE 78—Grey 21, Ongteco 15, Jonson 8, Young 8, Nayve 8, Saavedra 7, Sta. Maria 4, Castor 4, Domingo 2, Deles 2, Fajarito 0, Norberte 0, Flores 0
Quarters: 18-27, 41-35, 62-50, 81-78

Second Game
UE 70—Varilla P. 17, De Leon 13, Javier 12, Sta. Ana 11, Batiller 9, Gonzales 3, Manalang 2, Awana 2, Palma 1, Charcos 0, Gagate 0, Penuela 0, Larupay 0, Varilla J. 0, Guiang 0
UP 67—Desiderio 16, Amar 12, Dario 7, Gallarza 7, Asilum 5, Juruena 5, Lim 4, Harris 3, Prado 3, Webb 3, Tekoudjou 2, Vito 0, Jaboneta 0
Quarters: 20-13, 36-32, 54-47, 70-67

Third Game
UST 66—Daquioag 22, Bonleon 14, Sheriff 9, Lao 9, Kakonda 4, Caunan 4, Magno 2, Arana 2, Lee 0, Huang 0.
SWU 59—Goloran 16, Tallo 8, Bregondo 8, Parker 7, Mupongo 6, Auditor 5, Holper 5, Luz 4, Acuno 0, Racho 0.
Quarters: 19-13, 32-31, 49-45, 66-59