Lions, Bulldogs rout foes

MANILA, Philippines - San Beda and National University posted a pair of convincing victories to remain on top of the eighth Fr. Martin Collegiate Open Cup basketball tournament at the Arellano University gym in Legarda, Manila.

The Red Lions limited the Trinity University of Asia Stallions to just 12 points in the second quarter to pull off a 109-75 win, while the Bulldogs relied on a big second period blast to crush the Informatics Icons, 61-44.

San Beda paces Group A with 3-0 while NU is at 2-0.

Fatima University Phoenix ambushed the upset-conscious Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals, 67-60, while the Lyceum Philippines University Pirates outplayed Angeles University Foundation, 64-53.

Julius Armon and Kyle Pascual took charge for the Red Lions with 24 and 20 points respectively, and their good showing came as Olaide Adeogun could only produce 10.

Reden Celda eked out 14 points for the Bulldogs while Alfred Aroga and Cedrick Labing-Isa banged in 10 apiece.

Schever Benavidez tallied 13 points for the Phoenix, and he made 10 of it in the third period, while Chris Cayabyab made 14 points for the Pirates.