In the Juniors Division, San Beda
Red Cubs rally late in the fourth quarter to bag their
third straight Filoil Pre-Season Championship beating
Letran Squires, 79-77 at the Arena in San Juan.
Facing a 17-point deficit in the
third period, the Red Cubs responded with a 8-0 bomb
cutting the lead to 60-51 entering the fourth.
In the final period, Red Cubs'
center, Arvin Tolentino came alive, scoring 12 of his 23
points including a go-ahead basket to put San Beda
ahead, 71-70.
With less than 30 seconds left,
Squires try to put pressure on the Red Cubs but failed
to force a turnover leaving them no choice but to foul
to stop the clock.
San Beda rookie guard, Andrei
Caracut was fouled with 3.3 seconds left, made his first
free throw and missed the second. After the missed free
throw, Tolentino grabbed the rebound sealing the win for
San Beda.
Ranbill Tongco and Jess Diputado
contributed big for the Red Cubs, scoring 19 and 11
points respectively.
Mythical Five
members, Rey Nambatac scored 23 points and Bong Quinto
with 22 points for the Letran Squires.
In the Juniors Division, San Beda
Red Cubs rally late in the fourth quarter to bag their
third straight Filoil Pre-Season Championship beating
Letran Squires, 79-77 at the Arena in San Juan.
