San Beda Red Lions secured a commanding 68-58 victory over their archrivals, the Letran Knights, to maintain an undefeated 2-0 record in the NCAA Season 101 men's basketball tournament.
This win follows San Beda's previous triumph against College of St. Benilde, establishing their strong performance early in Group B.
San Beda's coach Yuri Escueta acknowledged Letran's strength, referring to them as an 'all-star team' and commending his players for their defensive effort and adherence to game plans.
Agjanti Miller was a standout performer for San Beda, scoring 22 points and grabbing five rebounds in his first clash against Letran.
Bryan Sajonia also contributed significantly with 11 points, filling in for the absent Yukien Andrada.
Letran's Jonathan Manalili led his team with 13 points, complemented by six assists, two rebounds, and two steals.
Despite the efforts of Manalili and Deo Cuajao, who scored 10 points, Letran remains winless at 0-2 in the tournament.
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