MANILA, Philippines - San Beda downed Mapua B, 78-58, and Mapua A trounced University of the Philippines, 70-54, to remain unscathed in the 5th Fr. Martin Collegiate Open Cup at the Far Eastern U Gym.
The win sent the Lions roaring to the solo lead in Group B with a 4-0 (win-loss) slate while the Cardinals jumped into a two-way tie with the San Sebastian Stags at the helm on 4-0 cards in Group A.
Perpetual Help slammed St. Benilde, 68-61, and Jose Rizal edged Arellano A, 70-69, to likewise boost their stocks in this event backed by Molten and organized by Ato Badolato, Joey Lim and Kurt de Guzman with Aric and Lester del Rosario as commissioners.