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Knights top NCAA bracket, Archers No. 1 in UAAP group
The Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights secured the top seed in the NCAA bracket of the 2025 Playtime Cares Filoil EcoOil 18th Preseason Cup by defeating the San Beda Red Lions, 75-68.
Jimboy Estrada led the Knights with 25 points, shooting 11-of-13 from the field.
Titing Manalili provided key support with 15 points, seven assists, two rebounds, and two steals, while Jun Roque added 11 points.
Letran finished the elimination round with an 8-1 record, clinching the No. 1 spot despite College of St. Benilde also finishing with an identical record, as Letran had defeated them earlier.
Head coach Allen Ricardo stressed the importance of gaining experience and wins for the upcoming NCAA season.
The Knights will face No. 4 seed National University from the UAAP bracket in the quarterfinals.
In the UAAP bracket, La Salle clinched the top seed with a sweep and will face No. 4 seed Arellano.
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