Retooling NCAA powerhouse San Beda rolls over Arellano by 24 points in its Season 99 debut, while veteran-laden Mapua outguns San Sebastian
MANILA, Philippines – Retooling NCAA contender San Beda came out of the gates hot to begin its Season 99 men’s basketball tournament campaign, downing Arellano University by 24, 85-61, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre on Tuesday, September 26.
Jeadan Ongotan was the lone bright spot for the Chiefs in the sorry loss with a game-high 16 points in 21 minutes off the bench. Lorenz Capulong added 10 points and 9 boards, while Danielle Mallari disappeared with just 3 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in over 37 minutes on the floor. Team captain Warren Bonifacio set the tone for the rest of the Cardinals with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks, while JC Recto contributed 15 points, 9 boards, 4 steals, 2 assists, and 1 block in 18 minutes off the bench.
Rafael Are and Raymart Escobido paced the loss with 18 and 13 points, respectively, while Rommel Calahat finished with a double-double of 10 points and a game-high 13 boards.San Beda 85 – Cortez 16, Payosing 13, Cuntapay 13, Andrada 12, Alfaro 11, Puno 5, Visser 4, Jopia 4, Tagle 3, Gonzales 2, Gallego 2, Torres 0.
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