Three-time defending NCAA champion Letran surprisingly drops its third straight game to start Season 99 as rebuilding EAC rolls to an encouraging 2-0 start
MANILA, Philippines – Three-time defending NCAA men’s basketball champion Letran found itself in dire straits to begin Season 99 as underdog Emilio Aguinaldo College rolled to a 75-65 stunner at the FilOil EcoOil Centre on Sunday, October 1.
Deo Cuajao paced the Knights’ shocking drop to a 0-3 hole with 12 points, 5 boards, and 2 blocks, while marked man Kurt Reyson was shackled to just 7 points on a frigid 1-of-12 shooting clip to go with 5 assists. Jacob Cortez led the way with 20 points on 7-of-21 shooting plus 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Yukien Andrada added 15 points on a 6-of-10 clip and 3-of-4 from three, while James Payosing scored 13 as San Beda rose to a 2-1 record.
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