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GMA Network
28-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
San Beda completes comeback vs. Mapua to snap skid
Zedjay Etulle capped off a mighty San Beda University comeback against Mapua University, 73-72, as the Red Lions broke out of slump in the 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Saturday. The 6-foot-5 wingman dropped a floater off an offensive rebound and assist from veteran Yukien Andrada, giving San Beda a 73-71 lead with 23 seconds left in the fourth period. Although Etulle wasn't able to sink the free throw, it was enough to salvage the Red Lions as Clint Escamis misfired a desperate three-pointer. The win allowed San Beda to come back from 12 points down, thanks to a masterful fourth quarter that saw the wards of head coach Yuri Escueta unleash 21 points while limiting the reigning NCAA champions to just eight. Andrada led the charge with 16 points laced with six rebounds, two assists, and two steals while Jomel Puno and Agjanti Miller scattered 14 and 13 markers apiece as they snapped out of two-game slide to improve to 2-3. Etulle, meanwhile, finished with 11 points, two rebounds, and two dimes in just 14 minutes of action. The Cardinals, who absorbed their second straight defeat on the way to a 4-4 card, leaned on Cyril Gonzales, who posted 23 points while Joe Gulapa listed 13. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
28-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Red-hot Arellano, Perpetual rout foes to keep playoffs hopes alive
On-fire Arellano University and University of Perpetual Help System DALTA dominated their respective opponents to stay on course in the 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Saturday. The Chiefs rolled to their fourth straight win via a 92-76 win against the winless San Sebastian College-Recoletos while the ALTAs crushed the struggling Lyceum of the Philippines University, 94-79. Arellano, still on a high following three consecutive victories over defending champion Mapua, San Beda, and LPU, flexed its depth and might with King Vinoya leading the charge with 21 points, three steals, two rebounds, and an assist as they improved to 5-3. Second-generation baller Dre Miller, meanwhile, chipped in 10 markers to help the Chiefs momentarily take the fourth spot. The rebuilding Stags ended their campaign with a tough 0-9 card as new head coach Rob Labagala continued to revive San Sebastian's basketball program. In the second game, Perpetual has turned its fortunes around in the preseason showcase after earning its third win in a row to hike its record to 4-4 while the Pirates slipped to 1-6. Guard Shawn Orgo showed the way with 14 points laced with four assists, two rebounds, and two steals while transferee Josh Alcantara and veteran John Abis chipped in 11 and 10 markers apiece. The ALTAs, who opened their campaign with a dismal 1-4 record, remain in contention with one game left in their elimination assignment against the Cardinals. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
25-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Sean Salvador dazzles in debut as JRU completes OT comeback vs. San Beda
Filoil Preseason Cup. June 25, 2025. Sean Salvador (1) of the JRU Heavy Bombers against the San Beda Red Lions. (Photo: Filoil EcoOil Sports/FB) Sean Salvador sizzled from downtown to power Jose Rizal University to a 75-74 come-from-behind overtime victory over San Beda University in the 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Wednesday. The young guard made a statement in his tournament debut for the Heavy Bombers, exploding for seven three-pointers en route to 25 points, along with three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. With the former Mapua Red Robin catching fire from beyond the arc, JRU rolled to its second straight win, improving to 3-5, while San Beda absorbed its third loss in four games. The 19-year-old Salvador came to life late in the third quarter, igniting JRU's rally from a 16-point deficit after San Beda big man Bismarck Lina extended the Red Lions to a 56-40 lead. Salvador sparked the fuse with back-to-back triples while Jay Garupil joined the long-range party with one of his own as the Heavy Bombers trimmed the gap to 56-49 entering the final frame. Salvador then fired another pair of triple to tie things up at 66-all and drag the Red Lions to overtime. Jayson Castillo opened the extra period with two free throws before Salvador gave JRU a 71-66 advantage off another basket from beyond the arc. Two more JRU backcourt weapons in Yuri Duque and Shawn Argente delivered the finishing blow, calmly sinking two free throws each to seal the win despite a last-gasp triple from Yukien Andrada with just 0.2 seconds left. Garupil, a former Letran Knight, was steady with his 14-point outing while Argente and Duque chipped in 12 and 11 markers each in the wild comeback victory. Jomel Puno paced San Beda with 23 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one steal while Andrada flirted with a double-double effort of 10 markers and nine boards. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Filoil: Arellano escapes San Beda for back-to-back wins
Arellano University held off a furious late rally by San Beda University to escape with a hard-fought 73-70 victory in the 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Monday. The Chiefs built a crucial 72-67 lead in the last 20 seconds of the fourth period after back-to-back baskets from T-mc Ongotan and Ernjay Geronimo. But Penny Estacio was quick to atone for a previous miss from downtown, sinking a huge three-pointer off a Nygel Gonzales pass to cut The Red Lions' deficit to two, 70-72, with five ticks left. Geronimo then calmly split his charities after grabbing a foul from Ismael Culdora, sealing the victory for the Chiefs. King Vinoya led the charge off the bench after pouring in 13 points laced with three rebounds while Ongotan and Yuan Camay chipped in 11 and 10 markers each as the Chiefs cruised to their second consecutive win for an improved 3-3 card. The Red Lions, who have just wrapped up their Spain training camp in preparation for NCAA Season 101, fell to 1-2 record. New recruit Agjanti Miller proved his worth despite the loss, posting a double-double effort of 20 points and 11 rebounds together with three assists and two steals while Estacio tallied 15 markers. In another game, Adamson University needed an extra period to pull off a 71-67 overtime win against University of the East and end its dry spell in the UAAP bracket. Matt Erolon buried a three-pointer that gave them a slim 66-65 lead in the overtime before Mudiaga Ojarikre's dunk put the punctuation for the Soaring Falcons. Erolon top-scored with 17 points while Ray Allen Torres and John Earl Medina each chipped in 11 markers as they improved to 1-3 while sending the Red Warriors to a 0-4 slate. —Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Filoil: JRU rides Harry Herrera's double-double outing vs. LPU to end five-game slide
Harry Herrera delivered his finest performance yet in a Jose Rizal University jersey, spearheading the Heavy Bombers' 71-64 victory over Lyceum of the Philippines University in the 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Monday. The former San Sebastian Staglet exploded for 21 points and 11 rebounds, powering JRU to snap a five-game losing skid and improve to 2-5. The Pirates, meanwhile, slid further down the standings with a 1-4 record. However, the win didn't come easy for the Heavy Bombers. Veteran guard Shawn Argente escaped two defenders for a layup that sent JRU to its biggest lead at 69-54 with 2:48 left in the payoff period. But the Pirates made it a dogfight after mounting a desperate comeback attempt that saw them pulling within five points, thanks to a 10-0 blast led by John Barba. The graduating Barba, scoreless almost the entire game, converted all of his five points in that stretch for a 69-64 deficit in the last five seconds. Argente saved the day for JRU, sinking a pair of free throws to seal it for the embattled Heavy Bombers. Argente finished with 19 points and two assists off the bench while Jay Garupil chipped in nine markers, seven dimes, three rebounds, and two steals. Joshua Moralejo paced the Pirates with 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists while Simon Peñafiel churned out nine markers. —Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
