FIBA World Cup 2023:

Dominican Republic edges out valiant Gilas Pilipinas, 87-81

August 25, 2023 – Philippine Arena

Dominican Republic edges out valiant Gilas Pilipinas, 87-81
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FIBA World Cup 2023: BOCAUE, Bulacan – Gilas Pilipinas put up a valiant fight but fell short in their first game of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, losing 87-81 to the Dominican Republic in front of a record-breaking crowd of 38,115 at the Philippine Arena.

➤ NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns led the charge for the Dominican Republic, scoring 26 points and hauling in 10 boards, while guard Victor Liz had 18 points and 6 rebounds. Philippine NBA star Jordan Clarkson put up an impressive 28 points for the Gilas with 7 rebounds and 7 assists, while PBA legend Junemar Fajardo contributed 16 points and hauled in 7 rebounds.

➤ The Philippine basketball team led in rebounds, hauling 32 total to the Dominicans 26, but DR massacred them on the offensive boards, with the Dominicans enjoying a 17 to 3 advantage. The Dominicans also exploited Pilipinas basketball’s turnovers, scoring 26 off 19 Gilas turnovers, and fared better in second-chance points, making 15 against 2 of the Philippines.

➤ Both teams were evenly matched throughout the game, but it ultimately turned into a rivalry between the NBA’s finest. Despite Clarkson’s monstrous 28-point effort, he fouled out in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter, with Karl-Anthony Towns prevailing over him. Gilas was down 79-76 with only 3:32 remaining when he was disqualified for an offensive foul. It came after several questionable calls that hurt Gilas’ chances. In contrast, despite having shooting woes all night, Towns made most of his charity lane freebies, making 15 of 16 freethrow attempts.

➤ AJ Edu made a good account for himself, making a lot of key defensive stops to limit the effectiveness of Towns, while Kiefer Ravena also fared well in the minutes he was on the court, as did Dwight Ramos, who backstopped Gilas with 13 big points.

➤ The Gilas Pilipinas basketball team will next face a dangerous Angola squad that caused an early scare in their first-game loss to powerhouse Italy, 67-81. The tip-off between Group A rivals begins this Sunday at the Philippine Arena.

Game Scores:
Quarters: 22-18; 42-42; 66-64; 87-81.

dominican republic nt: 87

Towns 26, Liz 18, Feliz 12, Montero 6, Delgado 6, Peña 5, Vargas 5, Figueroa 5, Mendoza 2, Quiñones 2, Solano 0, Suero DNP.

gilas pilipinas: 81

Clarkson 28, Fajardo 16, Ramos 13, Edu 7, Pogoy 6, Thompson 5, Ravena 2, Abando 2, Aguilar 2, Sotto 0, Malonzo 0, Perez DNP.

Posted on August 26, 2023 - Philippine Arena

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

NCAA Finals 2018:

San Beda razes Lyceum, cops Season 94 title

November 12, 2018 – Mall of Asia Arena

NCAA Finals 2018: San Beda Red Lions razed the Lyceum Pirates, to cop the NCAA Season 94 Basketball Finals title this Monday at the Mall of Asia Arena. This season’s Finals MVP Javee Mocon starred for San Beda with his 16 points, 11 boards and 5 blocks, while import David Tankoua added 13 points and 16 rebounds.

Notes:

➤ Star player Robert Bolick also made 4 points and 12 dimes for San Beda.

➤ This is the last NCAA season for the graduating Bolick and Mocon. The duo formed the San Beda big three with Tankuoa, a historic Red Lions grandslam team.

➤ Coach Boyet Fernandez is also now a five-time NCAA champion as San Beda’s chief mentor.

CJ Perez, who was suspended in Game 1, led the losing Pirates with his 19 points and 6 rebounds for Game 2, while Jaycee Marcelino had 13 markers.

Posted on November 13, 2018 - Mall of Asia Arena

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

NCAA 2018:

Lyceum waltzes into Finals, cracks Letran 109-85

October 26, 2018 – FilOil Flying V Centre

NCAA News 2018: Lyceum Pirates entered the NCAA Finals anew, as it cracked the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights, 109-85 in the NCAA Season 94 men’s basketball this Friday at the FilOil Flying V Centre. Mike Nzeusseu powered the Pirates with his 23 buckets and 17 boards while reigning MVP CJ Perez added 19 markers and 4 swipes.

Notes:

Larry Muyang led the losing Letran with his 21 points and 12 rebounds, while outgoing Bong Quinto contributed 12 buckets and 7 assists.

➤ Lyceum is set to face the San Beda Red Lions in a Best-of-Three Finals series which commences on November 6 at the MOA Arena in Pasay. The Pirates and the Red Lions rekindle their rivalry as San Beda won their first Finals tussle in Season 93.

Game Scores:
Quarters: 29-16, 51-47, 81-64, 109-85.

lyceum: 109

Nzeusseu 23, Perez 19, Pretta 15, Marcelino JC 15, Ayaay 11, Santos 9, Caduyac 8, Tansingco 3, Yong 2, Serrano 2, Ibanez 2, Valdez 0, Marcelino JV 0, Cinco 0, Lumbao 0.

letran: 85

Muyang 21, Quinto 12, Fajarito 11, Taladua 10, Calvo 9, Ambohot 9, Batiller 6, Celis 4, Galvelo 3, Agbong 0, Pambid 0, Mandreza 0, Yu 0.

Posted on October 27, 2018 - FilOil Flying V Centre

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

NCAA 2018:

Lyceum Pirates holds off JRU Bombers, 82-74

September 7, 2018 – FilOil Flying V Centre

NCAA News 2018: The Lyceum of the Philippines Pirates held-off the Jose Rizal University Bombers, 82-74 in the 2018 NCAA Season 94 basketball this Friday at the FilOil Flying V Centre. Reigning MVP CJ Perez delivered monstrous numbers as he powered the Pirates with his 30 points and 16 rebounds, while reinforcement Mike Nzeusseu added 14 buckets and 8 caroms.

Notes:

➤ Lyceum was trailing JRU by 5 points with 6:54 left in the 4th quarter at 63-68, but Perez led a massive reversal as he fueled the Pirates into a 19-6 run come-from-behind win.

➤ LPU did not have Jaycee Marcelino in the game due to a reported sickness.

➤ The Bombers were led by MJ Dela Virgen who had 18 markers, while Jed Mendoza chipped-in 14 buckets and 6 dimes.

LPU is now leading Season 94 with an incredible 11-0 slate, while JRU is languishing tied for last place with San Sebastian in the standings with a 2-9 record.

Game Scores:
Quarters: 18-19, 37-36, 56-58, 82-74.

Lyceum: 82

Perez 30, Nzeusseu 14, Ayaay 12, Caduyac 9, Tansingco 5, Serrano 4, Ibanez 4, Yong 2, Marcelino JV 2, Pretta 0, Santos 0, Cinco 0.

jru: 74

Dela Virgen 18, Estrella 15, Mendoza 14, Mallari 11, Ramos 6, Silvarez 6, Esguerra 4, Miranda 0, Padua 0.

Posted on September 7, 2018 - FilOil Flying V Centre

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

NCAA 2018:

Perez lifts LPU over Stags, 88-70

September 4, 2018 – FliOil Flying V Centre

NCAA News 2018: Reigning MVP CJ Perez lifted the LPU Pirates over the San Sebastian Stags, 88-70 this Tuesday in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Season 94 at the FilOil Flying V Centre. Perez starred for Lyceum with his 21 markers, 9 boards and 5 steals, while Jaycee Marcelino added a double-double of 17 buckets and 11 rebounds.

Notes:

➤ Twin Jaycee Marcelino also contributed 14 points and 6 dimes for the Pirates.

➤ Stags forward Michael Calisaan backstopped the losing San Sebastian with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while RK Ilagan made 13 points.

➤ The Lyceum of the Philippines University now leads the Season 94 pack with an unblemished 10-0 slate, while the Stags are languishing at the bottom with a 1-9 record.

Game Scores:
Quarters: 27-13, 46-36, 65-59, 88-70.

lpu: 88

Perez 21, Marcelino JC. 17, Marcelino, JV. 14, Pretta 8, Tansingco 7, Nzeusseu 6, Ayaay 5, Valdez 4, Santos 3, Ibanez 2, Lumbao 1, Yong 0, Cinco 0.

san sebastian: 70

Calisaan 17, Ilagan 13, Bulanadi 13, Calma 10, Capobres 7, Are 4, Dela Cruz 2, Villapando 2, Desoyo 2, Sumoda 0, Valdez 0, Arciaga 0, Isidro 0.

Posted on September 5, 2018 - FilOil Flying V Centre

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

NCAA 2018:

LPU Pirates slashes CSB Blazers, 77-65

August 7, 2018 – FilOil Flying V Centre

NCAA News 2018: LPU Pirates slashed the CSB Blazers, 77-65, in the 2018 NCAA Season 94 Men’s Basketball this Tuesday at the FilOil Flying V Centre. Reigning NCAA MVP CJ Perez backstopped the Pirates with his 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 steals, while Mike Nzeusseu also contributed 16 buckets and 13 caroms.

Notes:

Jaycee Marcelino also added 14 markers for the Pirates.

Justib Gutang led the losing Saint Benilde Blazers with 13 points and 5 boards

Lyceum is now up to a perfect 7-0 win-loss record, while St. Benilde dropped to a dismal 2-4 slate.

LPU will next go head-to-head opposite the Letran Knights this Friday August 17.

Game Scores:
Quarters: 20-21, 34-31, 56-51, 77-65.

LPU: 77

Perez 22, Nzeusseu 16, Marcelino JC 14, Ayaay 11, Caduyac 6, Marcelino JV 5, Pretta 3, Tansingco 0, Serrano 0, Ibanez 0, Cinco 0, Santos 0, Valdez 0, Yong 0.

CSB: 65

Gutang 13, Dixon 13, Haruna 12, Leutcheu 8, Pasturan 8, Young 7, Carlos 4, Naboa 0, Velasco 0, Domingo 0, Belgica 0.

August 7, 2018 - FilOil Flying V Centre, Quezon City

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

NCAA Finals 2017:

San Beda derails Lyceum, 92-82, bags championship

November 16, 2017 – Araneta Coliseum

NCAA Finals 2017: San Beda Red Lions decked Lyceum Pirates, 92-82, to capture the championship trophy in the NCAA Season 93 Men’s Basketball this Thursday at the Araneta Coliseum. Robert Bolick spearheaded for San Beda with his 18 points, 6 dishes and 5 rebounds. Bolick’s dagger trey in the final 50 seconds, part of his seven points in crunch time, secured the Finals romp for the Red Lions over the LPU Pirates.

Notes:

NCAA MVP CJ Perez made a respectable 20 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds and 3 steals contribution for the losing Lyceum. He was scoreless in the fourth quarter, and also fouled out of the game before the end of regulation.

Finals MVP Donald Tankoua dropped a double double 17 buckets and 17 boards for San Beda, while Davon Potts made 16 markers and 5 caroms.

San Beda won its 10th title in 12 years, and notched a record 21 total championships in NCAA Men’s basketball history.

The Red Lions spoiled the perfect eliminations season of Lyceum who had an 18-0 win-loss slate.

Game Scores:
Quarters: 17-22, 41-47, 65-66, 92-82.

san beda: 92

Bolick 18, Tankoua 17, Potts 15, Mocon 14, Soberano 11, Abuda 5, Bahio 5, Presbitero 3, Doliguez 2, Noah 2, Tongco 0, Adamos 0.

lyceum: 82

Perez 22, Nzeusseu 15, Marcelino JC 12, Ayaay 7, Caduyac 6, Santos 6, Tansingco 5, Marcelino JV 4, Pretta 2, Serrano 2, Ibanez 1, Baltazar 0.

November 16, 2017 - Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City

Written by Rock Punzalan

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