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Raven Cortez of La Salle PINOYLIGA PHOTO
La Salle posted its second straight victory at the expense of Lyceum of the Philippines University, 80-76, in the Pinoyliga Collegiate Cup on Tuesday, May 9, at the Enderun Colleges Gym in Taguig.
Raven Cortez collected 14 points and five rebounds while Bright Nwankwo and Jonnel Policarpio each scored 10 points for the Green Archers.
La Salle moved into a tie with Mapua for the Group Prime lead of the tournament backed by Pinoyliga, Kick-Start Coffee, Slicktight Pomade, Antbox, Smart, Ducksports, Exile Lights and Sound and Excellent Print.
The Pirates, who drew 22 points and 11 rebounds from Enoch Valdez, fell to a 1-2 record.
In the other Group Prime game, JL Delos Santos logged 21 points, six assists, four boards and two assists as Jose Rizal University overpowered Philippine Christian University, 94-79.
Vince Sarmiento had a double-double outing of 16 points and 13 rebounds, while Shawn Argente added 14 points for the Heavy Bombers, who moved up to 1-1.
The Dolphins, who got 14 points, seven boards, four blocks and four steals from Fernand Bessala, remained winless in three matches.
In the lone Group Edge contest, Adamson also entered the win column with a 76-72 decision over Far Eastern University.
Kendrick Cañete had 23 points and nine boards, Cedrick Manzano produced 17 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals, while Jano Calisay and Ray Allen Torres chipped in 13 and 12 points, respectively, for the Falcons, who are now tied with their victims at 1-1.
James Tempra and Patrick Sleat each scored nine points for the Tamaraws.
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