30 June 2015,
Tuesday,
2 p.m.,
FilOil-Flying V Arena,
San Juan
New Letran Squires coach Raymund Tiongco is looking forward to having a legitimate victory against the Jose Rizal University Light Bombers.
Tiongco believes the team needs one real victory after the squad lost their game to the La Salle Greenhills Greenies under protest last Tuesday in the junior basketball action of the 91st National Collegiate Athletic Association.
The Greenies came away with an easy 88-49 smothering of the rookie-laden Squires at the FilOil-Flying V Arena in San Juan.
(Letran Squires Jovito Tamayo gets double teamed by LSGH teammates John Mallinllin (14) and Luis Velasco (11)).
A day after that win, the NCAA Management Committee chaired by Melchor Divina of Mapua upheld the recommendation of commissioner Arturo “Bai” Cristobal to the La Salle-Greenhills victory.
Letran officials noted during the game that there was a violation after LSGH players showed up in uniforms which violated a league rule limiting players to Nos. 4 to 19.
LSGH’s Jesmar Pedrosa, Alain Madrigal and Ladis Lepalam wore nos. 20, 28 and 27, respectively.
(Ian Herrera(5) gets blocked by Gabrielle Diaz(7)).
With the forfeiture, the Squires were awarded the win.
But Tiongco said this is not a cause for celebration for the team.
“Our next game is JRU. Hindi kami magre-rely sa protest para sa panalo. We accept our loss to LSGH,” said Tiongco.
(Alain Madrigal shoots a charity).
Tiongco said the Greenies were a worthy opponent, and were more experienced than them
The team only has two veterans Kenneth Maneze and Rhayniel David.
And, it’s a brand new squad he’s handling since taking over from Junjie Ablan.
(John Mallinlin (14) goes for a layup past Jayric Villanueva (11) and Kiefer Cordero(18)).
- LSGH Greenies 88, Letran Squires 49
Tiongco said the Greenies win on the Squires should not be taken lightly.
“Malalaki ang players nila. Prepared sila sa amin. Iyun lang, kung hindi lang dahil sa uniform,” remarked Tiongco.
Ricci Rivero, who is on his final year with the Greenies, took on his leadership role with the Greenies well.
(Rodney Manuel (10)).
He had 35 points and dominated the boards with Ian Herrera with 11 rebounds.
Herrera had six, but he came up big under the boards with 12.
With the two taking turns at the shaded lanes, the Greenies went on to move away, 24-6.
(Ricci Rivero(9)).
The youngest brother of La Salle Green Archer Prince Rivero poured in eight more points as the Greenies held the Squires to just 12 in the next period, and took a 45-20 halftime advantage.
He struck hardest in the third with 19, and the Greenies went on to take a 71-35 spread in the third.
As for the Squires, newbie Jovito Tamayo banged in 13 points, and was held scoreless in the third, while Kiefer Cordero had nine.
The scores:
LSGH 88—Rivero 35, Manuel 12, Pedrosa 9, Madrigal 7, Herrera 6, Mallinlin 6, Lepalam 4, Velasco 3, Magpantay 2, Ollano 2, Joven 2, Pagulayan 0, Lanot 0, Boo 0.
Letran 49- Tamayo 13, Cordero 9, E. Villanueva 6, J. Villanueva 6, Maneze 4, Caalaman 3, Diaz 3, David 3, Sabile 2, Felomino 0, Villarete 0, Montes 0, Castro 0, Petalio 0.
Quarterscores: 24-6, 45-20, 71-35, 88-49.