MANILA, Philippines - Arellano U repulsed National U, 91-86, while Adamson U downed Xavier School, 86-80, to advance to the finals of the juniors division in the 12th Fr. Martin Cup Division 2 basketball tournament at San Beda gym in Mendiola last Tuesday.
Kobe de Leon fired 16 points while Niño Tamayo drilled in 15 markers for the AU Braves while the Baby Falcons drew a game-high 34 points from rookie Jason Celis to ease out the Xavier cagers.
Arellano and Adamson dispute the crown today.
De Leon hit a jumper with 37 seconds left to shove Arellano to an 87-86 lead before the Braves toughened up on defense and forced two turnovers with Tamayo completing a steal off Paul Manalang to make it 89-86 for the Legarda-based squad.
AJ Abaya’s canned in two charities in the last 2.2 seconds to preserve the Braves’ lead and victory in the tournament backed by Bauerfeind supports and orthoses, and medical compression stockings, and Wang’s Basketball.