EcoOil-La Salle Dominates Season Opener
Reigning UAAP and NCAA champions EcoOil-La Salle set the tone for the 2024 PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup with a commanding victory over CCI-Yengskivel Crusaders.
Game Highlights:
- Jonnel Policarpio shines with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists
- Aaron Buensalida impresses with 16 points in the paint
- EcoOil-La Salle establishes a 42-point lead over the Crusaders
Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda Starts Strong
Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda showcased their dominance in a convincing win against Go Torraku-St. Clare in their season opener.
Key Performances:
- Jomel Puno, Yukien Andrada, and Bryan Sajonia lead the Red Lions with 12 points each
- Emmanuel Tagle provides firepower off the bench with 11 markers
- Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda extends lead to 43 points in the second half
Player Standouts:
- James Payosing contributes 8 points and 6 rebounds for the Red Lions
- Penny Estacio records 8 points, 4 boards, and 5 assists
- Babacar Ndong stands out for Go Torraku-St. Clare with 14 points and 12 rebounds
Final Scores:
Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda 92 – Puno 12, Sajonia 12, Andrada 12, Tagle 11, Payosing 8, Estacio 8, Etulle 5, Gonzales 4, Jalbuena 4, Celzo 4, Royo 4, Calimag 3, Tagala 2, Songcuya 2, Lopez 1
Go Torraku-St. Clare 59 – Ndong 14, Decano 9, Burgos 9, Tapenio 7, Sual 6, Cabauatan 6, Estacio 4, Lopez 2, Rojas 2, Galang 0, Peñaga 0, Angeles 0
EcoOil-La Salle 110 – Policarpio 22, Buensalida 16, Gollena 15, Austria 14, Marasigan 8, Agunanne 8, Abadam 7, Phillips 7, Gaspay 4, Alian 4, David 3, Daja 2, Rubico 0
CCI-Yengskivel 68 – Tener 11, Buenaflor 9, Nuarin 8, Galvez 6, De Guzman 6, Esguerra 5, Dela Cruz 5, Manipolo 4, Talagtag 4, Verdadero 3, Jawili 3, Palma 2, Guray 2, Puzon 0
