CENTRO Escolar University regained its footing after drubbing Akari-Adamson, 76-57, in the PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup on Tuesday at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao.
Rod Ebondo had 25 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks. Joseph Manlangit added 13 markers, while Mark Cruz had nine points and eight rebounds as the Scorpions capitalized on the absence of Adamson’s Papi Sarr and Tyrus Hill.
Coming off a stunning overtime loss to Go for Gold, the Scorpions raced off to a hot start, 23-11, and went on to notch their fourth win in five games, while snapping the Falcon's three-game winning streak.
Akari-Adamson now shares second spot with Marinerong Pilipino and Zark's Burger-Lyceum at 4-2.
"It's all about preparation," said CEU coach Yong Garcia. "Talagang pinagtrabahuhan namin sa ensayo kaya maganda resulta ng game."
Joey Catapusan paced the Falcons with 13 points, while Sean Manganti added 12.
The scores:
CEU 76 — Ebondo 25, Manlangit 13, Cruz 9, Wamar 8, Aquino 7, Caballero 4, Fuentes 4, Guinitaran 2, Chan 0, Opiso 0, Saber 0, Uri 0, Veron 0.
Adamson 57 — Catapusan 13, Manganti 12, Lastimosa 9, Ahanmisi 7, Camacho 6, Lojera 4, Pingoy 3, Macion 2, Espeleta 1, Bernardo 0, Buenaventura 0, Mojica 0.
Quarterscores: 23-11; 40-32; 62-44; 76-57.
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