NCAA: Arellano halts San Beda’s streak, JRU outlasts San Sebastian
Arellano’s Jade Talampas shoots past San Beda’s Peter Alfaro. –NCAA Photo
MANILA, Philippines—Arellano pulled off a stunner by defeating second-seed San Beda, 74-72, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Friday.
The Chiefs ended the Red Lions’ four-game winning streak while also snapping the four-game losing streak of their own to improve to a 2-9 card.
Article continues after this advertisementJade Talampas recorded 18 points and six rebounds while Ralph Yanes scored 11 in the victory. Danielle Mallari and Troy Valencia had 10 markers each to push San Beda to a 7-3 record.
James Payosing led the Red Lions with 20 points but to no avail. Reigning Collegiate Press Corps Player of the Week Jomel Puno posted yet another double-double with 14 markers and 11 boards.
Jose Rizal University, meanwhile, extended San Sebastian’s losing string to three after taking a 79-72 victory.
Article continues after this advertisementRy Dela Rosa made his presence known with 19 points to lift the Heavy Bombers to a 7-4 record.
Romel Calahat scored a game-high 20 to go along with six rebounds in a wasted effort as the Golden Stages collapsed to 3-8. Reggz Gabat’s 12-point outing also wasn’t enough to give San Sebastian the dub.
