NCAA: Grey leads St. Benilde past San Sebastian for 2nd win

Jonathan Grey. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Jonathan Grey came off the bench and anchored St. Benilde to an 88-66 blowout of San Sebastian Tuesday in the NCAA Season 91 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena.

Grey exploded for 20 points in the first half before finishing with an all-around game of 29 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocks to lead the Blazers to their second win in seven games.

Fons Saavedra also had his guns ablaze, firing 6-of-12 threes to end up with 20 markers, seven boards, and three dimes, while Christian Fajarito got 11 points and six rebounds.

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“Today was a bit different from our previous games. We tried to play differently and despite us being down in the standings, we didn’t get discouraged,” said coach Gabby Velasco. “We tried to play as a different Benilde team and today, we did it.”

St. Benilde jumped to an early lead before erecting a 21-point advantage numerous times before the end of the third period. Bradwyn Guinto tried to trim the lead down to as low as 13, 70-57, with nine minutes left to play, but the balanced attack from Blazers once again helped them break away and end the game on a 22-point spread.

Guinto finished with 16 points, seven coming in the payoff period, and 16 rebounds for the Stags (1-6), while Jamil Ortuoste wound up with 13. CFC

The Scores:

ST. BENILDE 88 – Grey 29, Saavedra 20, Fajarito 11, Deles 9, Young 8, JS Domingo 5, Flores 4, Sta. Maria 2, Jonson 0, Nayve 0, Ongteco 0, JJ Domingo 0, Castor 0, Dixon 0, San Juan 0.
SAN SEBASTIAN 66 – Guinto 16, Ortuoste 13, Calisaan 10, Fabian 7, Pretta 5, Bulanadi 5, Santos 3, Capobres 3, Costelo 2, David 2, Sibal 0, Bragais 0, Alvarez 0, Mercado 0.

Quarters: 20-15, 43-30, 68-49, 88-66.