28-06-2025
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
