San Beda stays unbeaten, beats EAC in 'NCAA on Tour' match-up

San Beda won its third victory after defeating Emilio Aguinaldo College, 89-72, last Thursday in the NCAA Season 95 men’s basketball tournament at the EAC Gym.

James Canlas had 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, as Evan Nelle also contributed with 15 points and 7 assists as the Red Lions stayed unbeaten at the start of their title quest.

Calvin Oftana had 14 points as Donald Tankoua had a double-double after picking up 13 points and 11 rebounds for San Beda in an 'NCAA on Tour match-up.'

San Beda started out slow as it trailed by 10 points, 12-2, in the first period. Canlas, Tankoua, and Nelle answered back with Canlas also hitting a three to tie the game at 12. The first quarter ended with San Beda leading, 24-16.

It as a runaway for San Beda after that hitting shot after shot and went on to lead by 28 points in the game, 73-45, in the fourth quarter.

Scores:

SAN BEDA 89 – Canlas 21, Nelle 15, Oftana 14, Tankoua 13, Doliguez 10, Bahio 6, Abuda 5, Soberano 2, Carino 2, Cuntapay 1, Alfaro 0, Etrata 0, Obenza 0, Visser 0.

EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE 72 – Taiwan 20, Gurtiza 15, Maguliano 13, Mendoza 10, Luciano 7, Estacio 2, De Guzman 2, Dayrit 2, Carlos 1, Gonzales 0, Cadua 0, Boffa 0, Martin 0, Corilla 0.

Quarterscores: 24-16, 45-29, 71-45, 89-72.

GRAPHICS: San Beda Red Lions Facebook page