San Sebastian’s Rafael Arce (standing) forces Jonathan Medina to lose his footing. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ
School of St. Benilde head coach Charles Tiu didn’t cover his frustration on the Blazers’ efficiency even after escaping a late recreation rally by Perpetual Assist in Season 99 of the NCAA males’s basketball match.
“Puro kami pa-cute (we solely wished to look cute), principally. We began arising with some foolish turnovers, not being sensible, doing utterly the alternative of what we (coaches) requested,” Tiu advised reporters after the Blazers survived the Altas, 86-80, on Tuesday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan Metropolis.
“I assume that’s most likely my duty,” Tiu added after Benilde climbed to a stage 3-3 document to remain in the course of the 10-team pack. “We’re joyful we bought to flee, as a result of if it was a bit longer, we most likely would’ve misplaced the sport.”
The Blazers, who gave up 37 free throws, led by as many as 20 factors within the fourth quarter courtesy of a Migs Oczon fadeaway and a triple, 75-55.
“We have been up by 20 and the blokes bought careless. They did silly issues, pwede ba sulatin yun? (Are you able to write that?)” Tiu mentioned in disgust. “We’re not gonna go anyplace if we play that means. I’m amazed we discovered a solution to win.”
Benilde captain Robi Nayve led the Blazers with 20 factors that went with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Migs Oczon contributed 19 factors and Ray Carlos 13.
In the meantime, San Sebastian put a halt to a two-game shedding skid, bucking a powerful begin by Jose Rizal for a 72-59 upset.
Jessie Sumoda led the Golden Stags to simply their third win in 5 video games, with coach John Kallos heaping praises on his prized ward.
“Our opponents have been scouting him as a result of he’s certainly one of our veterans. However [today] it appeared like he went on a special dimension,” Kallos mentioned of Sumoda, who nonetheless completed with 15 factors regardless of heavy defensive stress all recreation. “He didn’t drive something. He turned vocal to his teammates right this moment. That’s why everybody responded.” INQ
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