La Salle falls to San Beda in PCCL Finals opener

(From DLSUSports.com)

The Green Archers opened the Philippine Collegiate Champions League Finals on a sour note after dropping the opening game against the San Beda Red Lions, 81-88, on Thursday night at the Ynares Center.

Ben Mbala punched in a game-high 26 points and 14 rebounds while Kib Montalbo followed up with 13 points and 5 assists for La Salle. In addition, Prince had 10 points and 7 rebounds while Jeron Teng had 9 points and 6 boards.

On the other hand, Ola Adeogun chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds while Baser Amer had 19 points and 7 assists for San Beda.

Game two will of the PCCL Finals will be this Monday, 4:00 pm, at the Ynares Center.

Box scores:

LA SALLE (81) – Mbala 26, Montalbo 13, Rivero 12, Tratter 10, Teng 9, Torres 8, Salem 3, Bolick 0, Mustre 0.

SAN BEDA (88) – Adeogun 20, Amer 19, Sara 15, Dela Cruz 14, Mendoza 8, Sorela 6, Soberano 3, Koga 2, Tankoua 1, Mocon 0, Tongco 0.

Quarter scores: 18-23, 37-43, 59-61, 81-88.

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