Blue Eaglets, Squires set pace in FCBL tilt

MANILA, Philippines – Defending champion Letran and Ateneo pulled off contrasting wins against separate rivals to share the lead in the TriDharma Mktg. Corp Filipino-Chinese Basketball League second Freego Jeans’ Cup at the Buddhacare Gym near Araneta Ave. in QC recently.

The Squires dominated the St. Jude side, 95-73, while the Blue Eaglets overcame some anxious moments before scoring a 78-75 victory over the Far Eastern U Baby Tams to record their second straight victories in the annual cagefest backed by Energen Cereal Energy Drink, Hi-Smart Vitamins and Nutri-C Juice.