Freego Jeans, Blackwater make D-League quarters

Manila, Philippines - Freego Jeans drew big games from Eric Camson and Lester Alvarez as the Falcons booted out the Maynilad Water Dragons, 88-81, in their knockout duel for the PBA D-League Foundation Cup quarterfinal berth at The Arena in San Juan yesterday.

The 6-foot-4 Camson turned in a double-double performance of 25 points and 12 rebounds while Alvarez hit six triples and likewise wound up with 25 points for the Falcons who lost their first three games in the classification round before rebounding with crucial victories.

Blackwater thwarted Junior Powerade, 70-66, in the other match to likewise advance to the next round.

Gio Ciriacruz scored 21 points and Ian Mazo added 18 points to lead the Elite, who lost their poise down the stretch, enabling the Tigers to close in.

The Tigers trailed 59-68 with three minutes to play but scored six straight points to pull within two on a basket by Mike Gamboa.

Powerade had a chance to win the game but Alvin Padilla’s three-point attempt fell short.