San Beda, NU collide for title

MANILA, Philippines - San Beda A and National University battle for the 15-under crown after beating respective opponents in the Freego Hoop Challenge recently at the Xavier Gym in San Juan.

JR Gumtang and Andre Caracut fired 18 and 13, respectively, to power San Beda A to an 80-69 win over Antipolo Lady of Lourdes School to battle National University for the 15-under crown in this tournament organized by Coach E Basketball School and backed by Freego Jeans. The Bullpups earlier beat San Beda B, 79-70.

Lourdes School of Mandaluyong also derailed San Beda in the 12-under division after it defeated the Red Cubs, 70-51, for the finals berth against St. Augustine.

Louise Velasco fired 18, Gian Munsayac had 17 and Louise Saludo 13 for Lourdes School.

St. Augustine barged into the finals after nipping Notre Dame, 43-41, with Lawrence Llaneta and Luccio Del Rosario firing 15 apiece.