MANILA, Philippines-San Beda turned back rival Letran, 68-58, to stay unbeaten in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament Sunday at San Juan Arena.
The Red Lions followed up their opening-day win over College of St. Benilde for a 2-0 start in Group B.
‘There’s really no extra motivation, but every time you play Letran, you know they’re a strong team you have to prepare for,’ said coach Yuri Escueta.
‘I even look at them as an all-star team, so I tip my hat off to my guys for playing defense and sticking to our targets.’
Agjanti Miller impressed in his first San Beda-Letran duel with 22 points and five rebounds, while Bryan Sajonia stepped up in Yukien Andrada’s absence with 11 points.
Jonathan Manalili paced the Knights with 13 points, six assists, two rebounds and two steals, while Deo Cuajao added 10 as Letran fell to 0-2.