Knights forge tie for second

Letran’s Sherick Estrada during the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament. –NCAA Photo

Letran successfully entered the derby for the top spot following a win over Emilio Aguinaldo College in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament.

The Knights defeated the Generals, 75-73, on Wednesday to climb to 4-2 (win-loss) and share the second spot with the idling Perpetual Help Altas.

Kevin Santos came alive at the right time for the Knights with 17 points and five rebounds. Deo Cuajao and rookie Sherick Estrada also finished with 14 and 11 points, respectively.

JRU triumphs

The Generals, meanwhile, slid to a 2-4 card. King Gurtiza led Agunaldo with 19 points built around three triples.

The Generals dropped to a tie with San Sebastian College and Jose Rizal University, which edged Arellano, 92-89, also on Wednesday.

The Heavy Bombers have now won back-to-back games after starting the season with four straight losses.

Marvin Raymundo dominated for JRU with 21 points and seven rebounds while Shawn Argente had himself a 20-piece in the win that tied the Heavy Bombers with San Sebastian with a similar slate.

The Chiefs remained in the bottom of the pack with a 1-5 card despite another all-around effort from Jaedan Ongotan, who finished with 20 points, six assists and five rebounds.