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:

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

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