San Beda Red Lions edge Perpetual Help Altas for second straight win

Updated Sat, October 5, 2024 at 5:39 PM Published Sat, October 5, 2024 at 1:40 PM

The San Beda Red Lions secured their second consecutive win in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament with a narrow 63-62 victory over the University of Perpetual Help Altas.

The Red Lions successfully defended their lead in the final minute, preventing Perpetual Help from scoring in the last 1 minute and 41 seconds after the Altas closed the gap to a single point.

Jomel Puno led San Beda with 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Yukien Andrada contributed 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

Cedrick Abis scored 14 points for the Altas, including a late three-pointer that made the score 63-62.

Perpetual Help, which now holds a 4-5 record, also received 10 points each from Shawn Orgo and Mark Gojo Cruz.

The win improved San Beda's record to 5-3, placing them behind league leaders College of St. Benilde and Mapua.

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