MANILA, Philippines – Defending champions San Beda Red Lions trounced the Letran Knights, 69-55, in the 9th Fr. Martin Cup last Sunday at the Arellano University-Legarda Gym in Sampaloc, Manila.
Ryusei Koga and Arthur dela Cruz delivered big baskets for the Red Lions, who bounced back from a 64-56 setback against the University of Perpetual Help Altas the other week.
Koga fired 15 points while dela Cruz added 13 markers for the Red Lions, who picked up their first win in two games in Group A.
The Knights, bannered by Mark Cruz with 12 points, remained in the lead with their 2-1 win-loss card.
In other games, the UP Fighting Maroons prevailed against the Lyceum Philippines University Pirates, 72-69, while the College of St. Benilde-A Blazers edged the Mapua Cardinals, 71-69.
Jason Ligad had 18 points for the Maroons while Joseph Marata scored 15.
Jonathan Grey led the Blazers with 14 points.
source: abs-cbnnews.com
