Letran took Arellano out of its offensive game in the first three
quarters while getting a lift from rookie John Tambeling to coast to a
70-59 victory last night in the 89th NCAA basketball tournament at
Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
With Raymond Almazan dominant at the paint, the Knights limited
the Chiefs to a measly 36 points up until the third period on their way
to a 10th win in 12 games and a tie with idle San Beda at the top.
Surprisingly thrust into the starting lineup, Tambeling made a
big impact, firing 15 points in just 13 minutes of action, while Mark
Cruz and Almazan contributed 12 points each.
Tambeling anchored the Knights’ strong start, scoring 10 of Letran’s 23 points in the first period.
“The good thing about him is when he gets the chance, he steps
up,” said Letran coach Caloy Garcia of Tambeling, who returned from a
one-game suspension for two unsportsmanlike fouls against Mapua.
The Misamis Oriental-born guard was in the groove with 12 points
in just eight minutes against the Cardinals before he was ejected.
“He (Tambeling) is a talented player, but he needs to be consistent,” said Garcia.
Perpetual Help leaned on another awesome shooting night from
Juneric Baloria to slip past Jose Rizal U, 64-61, and stay within
striking distance of Letran and San Beda.
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