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Andrada, Cortez shine as San Beda repulses EAC
San Beda University secured their fourth consecutive win by defeating Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) with a final score of 86-72.
This victory allowed the Red Lions to finish the first round of the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament with a 7-2 record, placing them in solo second.
San Beda established a narrow halftime lead of 44-38 but extended it significantly by outscoring EAC 28-14 in the third quarter.
Jacob Cortez was the top scorer for San Beda with 17 points and three assists.
Clifford Jopia and Jomel Puno recorded double-doubles for San Beda, scoring 11 points each and grabbing 11 and 12 rebounds respectively.
Yukien Andrada contributed 14 points to the Red Lions' offense.
Ralph Robin led EAC with 22 points, but he was the only player from his team to score in double digits besides King Gurtiza, who had 10 points.
With this loss, EAC's record falls to 5-4, positioning them in fifth place at the end of the first round.
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