San Beda’s AC Soberano. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
San Beda made it two straight after pummeling Lyceum, 84-72, in the 2016 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup Friday at Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan.
AC Soberano went on a hot streak and drilled six of his seven triples to lead the charge with 18 points.
Donald Tankoua also had a near double-double of 14 markers and nine rebounds, while Javee Mocon got nine points, four boards, four assists, and two steals.
“We didn’t really play consistent today. We were consistent in being inconsistent, but we have to give credit to coach Topex Robinson and they kept on coming back,” said coach Jamike Jarin. “We we’re able to find our shots and that was enough to hold them off.”
The Red Lions seemed to be in cruise control and led by as much as 25, 71-46, but the Pirates managed to trim it down to a manageable nine with 4:24 left.
But Mocon was there to douse the rally with a trey to finish the job for the NCAA runner-up.
Wilson Baltazar poured in 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists, while MJ Ayaay got 15 markers in the losing effort for Lyceum, which dropped to 1-4.
Despite the win, the grindhouse still doesn’t stop for San Beda it faces La Salle Saturday to end their three straight day schedule.
“The advantage right now for them is they are rested. We’ll see,” Jarin said.
The Scores:
SAN BEDA 84 – Soberano 18, Tankoua 14, Mocon 9, Bolick 8, Sara 8, Presbitero 7, Tongco 5, Noah 5, Potts 3, Cabanag 3, Adamos 2, Bahio 2, Carlos 0, Oftana 0, Decapia 0, Bonsubre 0.
LYCEUM 72 – Baltazar 19, Ayaay 15, Zamora 10, Alban 9, Bulawan 4, Soliman 4, Nzeusseu 4, Gabayni 3, Marata 2, Malabanan 2, Caduyac 0.
Quarters: 15-12, 45-32, 73-52, 84-72.