Red Robins nip Bullpups, extend Freego run to 7
MANILA, Philippines - Mapua sustained its hot streak as it edged UAAP titlist National University, 66-65, in their crossover showdown while Letran and La Salle-Zobel secured the last two quarterfinal berths in the PCABL (Philippine Chinese Amateur Basketball League) seventh Freego Cup at the Phil. Buddhacare Academy gym in Quezon City over the weekend.
Daniel Aguirre fired 15 points while David Velvez scattered seven of his 13 points in the payoff period as the Red Robins topped the Group B elims with a 7-0 card.
The Red Robins drew superb games from Sherwin Concepcion and Lourence Victoria to remain as the only undefeated team heading into the next round of the tournament presented by Freego.
The Letran Squires clinched the last quarterfinal berth in Group A by downing the San Sebastian Staglets, 69-64, while the La Salle Junior Archers nipped the Jose Rizal University Light Bombers, 66-65, to book the last trip to the quarters in Group B.
Multi-titled Chiang Kai Shek College emerged No. 1 in Group A by trouncing Ateneo, 81-66, in the tournament also sponsored by Smart Telecom, Fresh Gear (FG), Jumbo Plastic Linoleum, Colt Commercial, K Tech Sports, Insular Square of Cebu and Cebu Pioneer Auto Supply.
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