NATIONAL University and Arellano streaked to their third straight victories yesterday even as Far Eastern University overcame a gritty Perpetual Help squad in the Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup.
The Bulldogs, drawing a double-double output from Bobby Ray Parks, repulsed the Jose Rizal U Bombers, 71-60, after the Chiefs subdued the St. Benilde Blazers, 73-60, at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
The Tamaraws leaned on the strong play of Terrence Romeo in the final quarter to hold off the Altas, 88-81, for their first victory in the preseason tournament.
Romeo scored 11 of his 21 points in the payoff period as the Tamaraws survived a huge game from Altas guard Nosa Omorogbe who tallied 32 points, nine rebounds and four assists.
Parks came through with another solid all-around outing, scoring 15 points and grabbing 13 rebounds that went with six assists, two steals and three blocks.
“JRU played good defense, they were very pesky today,” NU coach Eric Altamirano said. “We had a bad offensive night. Good thing our defense held up.”
The Chiefs took the Blazers out of their offensive rhythm while turning to John Pinto for firepower.
Arellano held St. Benilde to just 28 percent shooting, enabling the Chiefs to register their best start in the tournament.
Pinto led Arellano with 17 points, six rebounds and four assists, while Prince Capral added 10 points and 11 boards.
“We haven’t won three in a row in any league and we haven’t beaten CSB since I took over as head coach so those were our motivations,” said Arellano coach Koy Banal.
Mike Tolomia also chipped in 13 points, five boards and five assists while Mark Belo and RR Garcia combined for 26 points 14 rebounds for the Tamaraws (1-1).
FEU coach Nash Racela still rued the fact that his Tamaraws gave up 81 points to the Altas.
“We still have a lot of things to work on and I’m not happy we allowed 81 points,” he said. With a report from Nicolo Pascual
First Game
ARELLANO 63—Pinto 17, Caperal 10, Agovida 10, Forrester 9, Hernandez 5, Jalalon 5, Nicholls 3, Enriquez 2, Bangga 2, Salcedo 0, Cadavis 0, Gumaru 0
ST BENILDE 50—Romero 8, Saavedra 8, Garcia 7, Bartolo 6, Grey 5, Argamino 5, Ongtengco 4, Jonson 4, Taha 3, Sinco 0, Deles 0, Nayve 0, De Guzman 0
Quarters: 13-10, 26-26, 41-40, 63-50
Second Game:
FEU 88—Romeo 21, Tolomia 13, Belo 12, Garcia 11, Cruz 8, Hargrove 7, Escoto 6, Inigo 6, Mendoza 2, Delfinado 2, Aguilon 0, Dennison 0, Luz 0, Jose 0
UPHSD 81—Omorogbe 32, Baloria 16, Elorpe 12, Allano 10, Arboleda 4, Dizon 3, Oliveria 2, Lucente 2, Jolangcob 0, Bitoy 0, Bantayan 0, Ylagan 0.
Quarters: 20-17, 42-40, 64-55, 88-81
Third Game
NU 71—Parks 15, Rosario 15, Aroga 12, Alejandro 12, Villamor 8, Neypes 6, Rono 3, Javelona 0, De Guzman 0, Javillonar 0, Khobuntin 0, Labing-Isa 0
JRU 60—Pontejos 15, Balagtas 9, De La Paz 8, Paniamogan 8, Lasquety 7, Mabulac 6, Salaveria 4, Sanchez 3, Abanto 0, Porter 0, Medrano 0, Diego 0
Quarters: 15-16, 36-32, 53-44, 71-60