DE La Salle University and New Era University booked semifinal berths as they defeated their respective opponents in Season 3 of the Pinoyliga Next Man cUP quarterfinal round over the weekend at the Enderun Colleges gym in Taguig, City.
Jacob Cortez led the twice-to-beat Archers with 18 points, five rebounds, five assists, and four steals, while backcourt mate Kean Badaan finished with a double-double of 17 points and 10 assists in an 86-73 win against St. Dominic College of Asia.
The Archers also got solid contributions from Ethan Alian with 18 points, foreign student athlete Bright Nwankwo added 14 and 12 boards, and Luis Pablo with 15.
Meanwhile, New Era escaped with a 69-62 victory against defending NCAA champion Mарua.
Toritsieju Adams came through for the Hunters with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while James Manzano and Vincent Sablo had 11 each for the twice-to-beat New Era, which will face St. Benilde in the semis.
The twice-to-beat Blazers advanced to the next round via forfeiture after the Enderun Colleges Titans withdrew due to injuries.
La Salle, meantime, will tace the winner of the quarterfinal encounter between twice-to-beat Emilio Aguinaldo College and Guang Ming Calleges, which forced a knockout game following an 86-84 win.
Joshua Jamies powered Guang Ming College with 19 points, while Kurt Lactaotao contributed 17.Stephen Ihebem added 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Winner of the EAC-GMC knockout match will face La Salle in the semifinals.
Set on April 24, the semis also has a knockout format.
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