Adamson, Letran, NU victorious in Fr. Martin Cup

MANILA, Philippines – Adamson University, the Letran-A and National University struck again Thursday, posting significant wins Thursday in the 22nd Fr, Martin Cup Summer Basketball Tournament at the St. Placid gymnasium of the Arellano University campus in Legarda, Manila.

Fil-American recruit Jerick Ahanmisi and Papi Sarr showed the way for the Falcons with 12 points apiece for the Adamson Soaring Falcons as they turned back the Centro Escolar University-A Scorpions, 93-72.

The Soaring Falcons ended their eliminations with five wins and a loss, and this gave them a chance to earn one of four quarterfinal seats in Group A, according to commissioner Robert de la Rosa.

Rey Nambatac struck with 19 points for reigning NCAA champion Knights, who won over finals rival San Beda Red Lions, 74-69.

JP Calvo and Kier Quinto added 16 and 14 points for the Jeff Napa-coached Knights, who stayed unbeaten after four games in Group B.

Eugene Toba led with 24 points for the Red Lions, who moved to second with their 3-2 win-loss record.

The reigning UAAP junior champion NU Bullpups drew double digit outputs from three teammates, and swamped the San Sebastian Staglets, 81-35, in the junior division.

Neil Tolentino, Michael Malonzo and Joshua Calleja banged in 12 points apiece for the Bullpups, who marched to their fifth straight win in Group B.

This put the Chico Manabat-coached Bullpups closer to one of two semifinals slot in their bracket, and they need to win their last three games to complete a sweep.

It was their second straight win for the week after the Bullpups earlier subdued Manila Patriotic School, 87-62, with Malonzo showing the way with 20 points.