Griffins, Iron Eagles book wins in UCLAA cagefest

MANILA, Philippines – The Colegio de San Lorenzo Griffins and the Philippine State College of Aeronautics  Iron Eagles repulsed their rivals at the resumption of the 8th Universities and Colleges Luzon Athletic Association (UCLAA) basketball tournament Monday at the Marikina Sports Complex.

The Griffins held the Lyceum Philippine University-Alabang Sharks to just five points in the first period, and never looked back as they posted an 88-61 swamping.

The Philsca Iron Eagles banked on their outside shooting to repulse the Philippine Nautical Training College Mariners, 88-56.

Tristan Laman and Rustom Borja fired 14 points apiece to lead the Bonnie Garcia-coached Griffins to their third straight win.

Rodelle Bilar struck with 24 points while Mark Capricho tallied 19 points for the Iron Eagles, who notched their first win in three outings.

In earlier games, the St. Francis of Assisi Doves crushed the Iron Eagles, 75-45, while the National College of Business and Arts Wildcats won over Asian Institute of Maritime Studies, 93-77.

The Bonnie Garcia-coached Griffins once again got off to the strong start, leaving behind the Sharks after they gained a 24-5 advantage in the first period.

The Sharks fell further behind, 50-24, at halftime after the Griffins held them to 19 points in the second period.

The Griffins will go for their fourth straight victory when they meet the Wildcats on Wednesday.

The Iron Eagles started moving away at the end of the first period, and off Capricho’s triple, 16-12.