UV, San Beda gain PSSBC final 8

San Beda and University of Visayas booked quarterfinal spots on Sunday in the 6th Philippine Secondary Schools Basketball Championship (PSSBC) Dickies Cup at Chiang Kai Shek College gym in Manila.

The Red Cubs, the 2014 champions, clobbered reigning UAAP champion Far Eastern University, 65-43, for their second straight victory in Group A and an early seat in the knockout playoff round.

The Baby Lancers, the reigning Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. titlists, routed debuting Paco Catholic Academy Foundation, 83-63, in Group C.

Beim Laurente had 18 points while seven others added at least five points apiece as UV followed up its 89-78 stunner over Mapua in the opener of the event backed by Hapee Toothpaste owner Dr. Cecilio Pedro, Blackwater’s Dioceldo Sy, Freego Jeans’ Eduard Tio, Terry Que of Poly Gloss and Rain or Shine, Che Lu Bar & Grill’s Jimmy Dela Cruz and MEC Computers’ Leoncio Chua.

UAAP powerhouse National U thwarted 2015 champion CKSC, 73-71, in Group B.

Rhayyan Amsali tallied 18 points and nine boards while Winderlich Coyoca provided the killer blows that enabled the Bullpups to foil the Blue Dragons in the event backed by Choi Garden, Davies Paints, Cherrylume Roofing and Molten.

John Galinato sizzled with a game-high 24 points but missed a potential game-winning triple at the buzzer as CKSC dropped to an even 1-1 record.

San Sebastian, the 2013 titlist, turned back inaugural titleholder Hope Christian High School, 69-64, in Group D.