Red Lions eye repeat vs Generals

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:47:09 +0000

Fresh from completing a 9-game sweep of the first round, defending three-time champion San Beda University tries to reaffirm its mastery over Emilio Aguinaldo College at the start of the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan.

Calvin Oftana hopes to lead San Beda to its 10th straight win.  (Rio Deluvio)

When they clash at 12 noon, the Red Lions hope to keep the mind-set that enabled them to score an easy 89-72 win in the first round as they intend to extend their winning streak since beating the Lyceum Pirates in the finals last season.

The Pirates, on the other hand, clash with the Arellano University Chiefs at 2 p.m. while the Letran Knicks tackle the Jose Rizal University Bombers at 4 p.m.

Lyceum and Letran are tie for second to fourth places with College of St. Benilde at 6-3.

Despite the departure of two key players from its title campaigns the previous three years, San Beda dominated the first round, an achievement that surprised even coach Boyet Fernandez.

“We’re not expected to be here. Credit it to the players for working hard every game,” said Fernandez, the architect of the team’s three championships with players Robert Bolick and Javee Mocon – who are now playing in the PBA.

Despite their early success, Fernandez said he keeps on reminding boys not to be complacent, particu
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