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DASMARIñAS, Cavite: Emilio Aguinaldo College banked
on seasoned players John Valderama and Gester Ebuan to post an
89-83 victory over Philippine School of Business Administration
Thursday in the sixth Universities and Colleges Athletic Association
(UCAA) men’s basketball tournament at the DLSU-Dasmariñas gym.
Valderama and Ebuen joined hands
in a 14-4 run to give the Generals an 80-62 lead, going into the
final five minutes.
Valderama finished with 22
points, Ebuen chipped in 12 and Nichole Hubalde added 10 for the
Generals, who are two games ahead of the Jaguars (3-2).
Ebuen scored back-to-back baskets
to spark EAC’s breakaway from a 66-58 advantage.
“The veterans are always there
when you need them,” said Manuel, who took over the coaching
chores while head coach Nomar Isla is in Malaysia attending a
coaching clinic.
Earlier, Sammy Isidro scored 18
points while Michael Juico had 17 as the Olivarez College Sea Lions
clobbered the Las Piñas College Blue Lions, 82-75, for their first
win in five games.
Las Piñas absorbed its third
loss against two wins.
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