NCAA: CSB snaps Mapua’s streak, Perpetual trumps Letran
CSB’s Miggy Corteza shoots past the Mapua defense. –NCAA Photo
MANILA, Philippines—College of St. Benilde stood its ground and snapped Mapua’s winning streak, 65-61, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Wednesday.
The Cardinals’ streak ended at six to put their record at 8-2 but they still lead the league ahead of second seed San Beda (7-2).
The Blazers, meanwhile, improved to 6-4 as Miggy Corteza led the way with a near double-double of 17 points and nine rebounds.
Clint Escamis scored a game-high 19 markers to go along with five boards and three assists but to no avail. Jopet Soriano and Paolo Hernandez also finished with 14 and 10 points, respectively, in a losing effort.
PERPETUAL BRUSHES OFF LETRAN
Perpetual Help Altas. –NCAA Photo
Perpetual Help, meanwhile, fended off defending champion Letran, 73-61, to improve to 4-6.
Marcus Nitura led the fight with 17 points while Art Roque recorded a double-double of 16 markers and 12 boards en route to the victory.
The Knights, on the other hand, dropped to an abysmal 1-9 record. Pao Javillonar registered 14 points and eight rebounds while Deo Cuajao and Jay Garupil scored 11 and 10, respectively, in the defeat.
