La Salle Dominates San Beda in PBA D-League Match
In a showdown between collegiate champions, UAAP titleholder La Salle outplayed NCAA champion San Beda to secure a spot in the PBA D-League semifinals. Despite missing key players, La Salle’s EcoOil team displayed a commanding performance in the Aspirants’ Cup.
Game Highlights
- La Salle’s Joshua David led with 14 points
- Jonnel Policarpio and Raven Cortez each contributed 13 points
- Mike Phillips and Henry Agunanne added 11 points each
- La Salle’s full-court pressure led to 23 turnovers and 13 fastbreak points
Assistant coach Gian Nazario emphasized the importance of respecting San Beda despite their victory. The win secured La Salle’s fifth consecutive victory in the tournament, showcasing their dominance on the court.
Post-Game Reactions
“Whether it’s a one-point win or a big lead, we will take a win because what we really want to establish now is the winning mentality,” said Nazario.
San Beda, with standout performances from Bryan Sajonia and Yukien Andrada, put up a strong fight but fell short against La Salle’s relentless defense.
Next Steps
With this victory, La Salle advances to the semifinals, while San Beda will compete in the quarterfinals with a twice-to-beat advantage.
In a separate match, CEU Scorpions secured their spot in the semifinals with an impressive performance against CCI-Yengskivel.
Upcoming Matches
Go Torakku-St. Clare Saints and CEU Scorpions are set to face off in the next round, promising an exciting showdown in the PBA D-League.
