San Beda beats Arellano to open NCAA four-peat bid

San Beda opened its NCAA Season 95 campaign with a 59-46 victory over Arellano last Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The Red Lions went on a 8-0 tear against the Chiefs in a big run to finish the third and that gave them the victory to open their quest for a fourth consecutive NCAA title.

Donald Tankoua had 13 points and 12 rebounds as James Canlas got 10 points and 7 rebounds for San Beda.

Tankoua, Canlas, and Evan Nelle joined forces in the third and combined for 16 of San Beda’s 19 points to enter the final canto with a 45-35 lead.

Tankoua began the run with a three-point play with Canlas burying a triple for a 43-35 advantage. Franz Abuda opened the fourth period with a basket to grab a 10-point lead and the Red Lions went ahead by as many as 14 in the match.

Nelle had an all-around game, contributing 9 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals for San Beda.

Scores:

SAN BEDA 59 – Tankoua 13, Canlas 10, Nelle 9, Oftana 6, Doliguez 6, Bahio 6, Carino 3, Abuda 2, Soberano 2, Alfaro 2, Etrata 0, Noah 0, Cuntapay 0, Obenza 0, Visser 0.

ARELLANO 46 – Salado 18, Sablan 7, Arana 4, Bayla 4, Espiritu 4, Talampas 4, Gayosa 3, Sunga 2, Alcoriza 0, Concepcion 0, Oliva 0, Santos 0, Segura 0, Sacramento 0.

Quarterscores: 15-7, 24-23, 43-35, 59-46.