THE Letran Knights thumped the Lyceum Pirates 88-74, Friday rendering final their entry into the semifinal round of the 87th National Collegiate Athletic Association seniors basketball tournament at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City.
Kevin Alas finished with 29 points on top of 11 assists, five rebounds and three steals to help the Knights secure its 11th win in 13 matches. Letran now joined the San Sebastian College Stags in the Final-Four.
Coach Loiue Alas expressed elation over the victory, their second over the Pirates. The victory strengthened their hold on the third spot behind solo leader and undefeated San Sebastian College (12-0) and San Beda Red Lions (10-1).
Their only setbacks were at the hands of the Stags (62-71, on July 20) and the Red Lions (62-77, on August 1).
Standings W L
SSC 12 0
SBC 10 1
Letran 11 2
Mapua 6 7
CSB 5 7
Lyceum 5 8
Arellano 4 9
JRU 3 9
EAC 3 9
Perpetual 3 10
Published : Friday February 10, 2012 | Category : Nation | Views : 430
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