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NCAA: San Beda ends EAC’s Final Four bid with rebound win

/ 06:06 PM October 25, 2022

San Beda Red Lions' Tony Ynot. --NCAA PHOTO

San Beda Red Lions’ Tony Ynot. –NCAA PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—San Beda returned to the win column while eliminating Emilio Aguinaldo College from Final Four contention, 72-64, at San Juan Arena on Tuesday.

The Red Lions banked on a late game rally to improve to 7-4 and remain solid at fourth spot. The Generals, on the other hand, will not make it to the playoffs even if they sweep their last five games.

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“First, I have to give props to EAC, they played well. This game shows a lot about our composure and our mental toughness [in the fourth]. They really helped pick each other up,” coach Yuri Escueta said.

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The Generals were on San Beda’s tail the whole game including the end of the third quarter when they only trailed by three, 54-51.

But the Red Lions then roared to the tune of an 11-3 run to pull away for a 65-54 with 2:27 remaining in the game.

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San Beda lost a few points from their advantage, 67-61, but James Kwekuteye sank two composed free throws to seal the deal, 69-61, with 1:11 left. Kwekuteye almost finished with a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds.

Tony Ynot, however, notched one while also scoring a career-high 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Red Lions.

JP Maguliano finished with 11 markers and nine boards on a losing effort while Allen Liwag scored 10 for the Generals, who dropped to a 1-12 record.

San Beda coach Yuri Escueta after win against Emilio Aguinaldo College in the #NCAASeason98. | Rommel Fuertes/Inquirer Sports

Posted by Inquirer Sports on Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The Scores:

SAN BEDA 72 — Ynot 25, Kwekuteye 13, Andrada 9, Bahio 7, Alfaro 5, Visser 4, Jopia 3, Cortez 2, Cometa 2, Cuntapay 2, Sanchez 0, Payosing 0.

EAC 64 — Maguliano 11, Liwag 10, Balowa 9, Cosa 9, Cosejo 7, Ad. Doria 5, Luciano 4, Angeles 4, Dominguez 3, Cabuhat 2, Tolentino 0, Umpad 0, Bacud 0. Quarters: 21-17, 41-38, 54-51, 72-64.

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