Naascu hoops: Lyceum books quarterfinal slot

LYCEUM of Subic Bay assured itself of a place in the quarterfinals after a resounding 95-69 victory over Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute Friday in the National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and University at Makati Coliseum.

Four Sharks scored in double figures to lift the team to an 8-3 record and boost its stock in the next phase, where the top four teams enjoy a bye while the bottom teams knock each other out.

Carl Lumbao led LSB with 18 points while Allen Fomera added 17 markers.

Earist is practically out of the running with a 2-10 record.

Philippine Merchant Marine School also fueled its campaign to the next round, drubbing also-ran City University of Pasay, 92-64, for its seventh win in 11 games.

The Mariners brought out big guns Reggie Debulcos, Donmark Matillano and Elvin Chan to send CUP to its 11th defeat in as many games.

Manuel Luis Quezon U dumped Rizal Technological U, 101-96, to keep alive its hopes of making the quarterfinals.

The Stallions improved to 7-5.

Nico Lao turned in a monstrous performance for the Stallions, banging in 24 points, grabbing 17 rebounds on top of four assists, two steals and one block.