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LSGH bags last Final 4 spot in NCAA juniors
LSGH bags last Final 4 spot in NCAA juniors
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Published Oct 24, 2017 05:05 PM PHT
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MANILA, Philippines – La Salle Greenhills used a huge third quarter to pull away from San Sebastian College, and snatch the last Final 4 spot in the NCAA Season 93 juniors basketball tournament.
MANILA, Philippines – La Salle Greenhills used a huge third quarter to pull away from San Sebastian College, and snatch the last Final 4 spot in the NCAA Season 93 juniors basketball tournament.
With Joel Cagulangan and Inand Fornillos leading the way, the Junior Blazers seized a huge 108-82 victory over the Staglets on Tuesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
With Joel Cagulangan and Inand Fornillos leading the way, the Junior Blazers seized a huge 108-82 victory over the Staglets on Tuesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Cagulangan scored 19 of his team-high 30 points in the first half to keep the Junior Blazers within striking distance, and thanks to his efforts, they were down by just four, 45-49, at the break.
Cagulangan scored 19 of his team-high 30 points in the first half to keep the Junior Blazers within striking distance, and thanks to his efforts, they were down by just four, 45-49, at the break.
They completely took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Staglets, 34-16, with Fornillos contributing eight points and Joshua David adding seven. The huge run allowed Greenhills to enter the payoff period with a 79-65 lead.
They completely took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Staglets, 34-16, with Fornillos contributing eight points and Joshua David adding seven. The huge run allowed Greenhills to enter the payoff period with a 79-65 lead.
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San Sebastian was never able to recover, and Fornillos put the finishing touches on the game by scoring 12 of his 24 points in the fourth period to seal the win for LSGH.
San Sebastian was never able to recover, and Fornillos put the finishing touches on the game by scoring 12 of his 24 points in the fourth period to seal the win for LSGH.
Cagulangan added 10 rebounds, six assists, and three steals to his statline, while Fornillos also grabbed 14 rebounds. David finished with 17 points and six assists in their win.
Cagulangan added 10 rebounds, six assists, and three steals to his statline, while Fornillos also grabbed 14 rebounds. David finished with 17 points and six assists in their win.
It was a massive victory for the Junior Blazers, who needed to play the Staglets in a playoff after losing five of their last six games in the elimination round.
It was a massive victory for the Junior Blazers, who needed to play the Staglets in a playoff after losing five of their last six games in the elimination round.
With the victory, they earned a Final 4 date with the San Beda College Red Cubs, who have a twice-to-beat edge in the semifinals.
With the victory, they earned a Final 4 date with the San Beda College Red Cubs, who have a twice-to-beat edge in the semifinals.
Romel Calahat led the Staglets with 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Neil Villapando added 11 points and 14 boards.
Romel Calahat led the Staglets with 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Neil Villapando added 11 points and 14 boards.
The scores:
CSB-LSGH 108 – Cagulangan 30, Fornilos 24, David 17, Mosqueda 14, Lao 6, Perez 5, Marcos 4, Sangco 4, Morales 2, Cruz 2, Pedrosa 0, Dela Cruz 0
CSB-LSGH 108 – Cagulangan 30, Fornilos 24, David 17, Mosqueda 14, Lao 6, Perez 5, Marcos 4, Sangco 4, Morales 2, Cruz 2, Pedrosa 0, Dela Cruz 0
SAN SEBASTIAN 82 – Calahat 15, Desoyo 12, Villapando 11, Cuntapay 10, Rodriguez 10, Pasamante 8, Aguilar 6, Sumoda 5, Timbancaya 3, Are 2, Umayao 0, Pelias 0, Espiritu 0, Magbanua 0, Suico 0
SAN SEBASTIAN 82 – Calahat 15, Desoyo 12, Villapando 11, Cuntapay 10, Rodriguez 10, Pasamante 8, Aguilar 6, Sumoda 5, Timbancaya 3, Are 2, Umayao 0, Pelias 0, Espiritu 0, Magbanua 0, Suico 0
Quarter scores: 21-25, 45-49, 79-65, 108-82
Quarter scores: 21-25, 45-49, 79-65, 108-82
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