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.
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➤ 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.
PBA News2018: Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings advanced to the Finals as it stomped Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 96-94, in the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup this Monday at the Araneta Coliseum. Greg Slaughter powered the Gin Kings with his 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while Joe Devance also contributed 19 markers, 6 assists and 3 steals.
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➤ Justin Brownlee was limited to only 12 buckets,17 boards and 8 assists.
➤ Reggie Johnson fought for the losing ROS with his 22 buckets, 16 boards and 5 assists, while Raymund Almazan also added 13 points and 6 rebounds.
➤ Barangay Ginebra had four players in double figures.
➤ Ginebra will next face in the PBA Finals the San Miguel Beermen this Friday, July 27 at the Araneta Coliseum.