#FilOil2019: NU claim Juniors' title after surviving San Beda onslaught in dream finale

SAN JUAN -- National University etched its name into the high school championship of the FilOil FlyingV Preseason Cup, after taking down San Beda in the battle of the then-unbeaten sides in the dream finale, 76-69 Sunday afternoon at the FilOil FlyingV Centre.

Even without the Gilas Youth trio of Gerry Abadiano, Terrence Fortea and Carl Tamayo, the Bullpups had a solid showing by Harold Alarcon and tournament MVP Kevin Quiambao for a 7-0 sweep.

Alarcon led the defending UAAP champions with 17 points while Quiambao posted a double-double of 15 points and 15 rebounds.

NU nearly blew a 12 point lead in the fourth after the center converted his techical free throw off the Red Cubs coaching staff, as the NCAA powerhouse inched to within a point with barely over two minutes left in the contest.

However, Ernest Felicilda had other ideas, as he had the clutch four points on their 8-2 finisher.

Even without Rhayyan Amsali, San Beda were carried by Troy Valencia's 14 and Justine Sanchez's double-double of 12 markers and 15 rebounds.

The scores:

NU 76 -- Alarcon 17, Quiambao 15, Tulabut 14, Enriquez 8, Torres 7, Buensalida 7, Felicilda 4, Laure 4, Mailim 0, Duremdes 0, Abiera 0, Lantaya 0

San Beda 69 -- Valencia 14, Sannchez 12, Alcantara 12, Andrada 8, Cabanero 7, Pelipel 6, Oftana 6, Llarena 4, Alao 0, Pascual 0, Peregrina 0, Mamaradlo 0

Quarter scores: 25-13, 36-28, 60-49, 76-69

(file photo by FilOil FlyingV Sports)