UNIVERSITY of the East claimed another big fish in Adamson, taking a 70-63 win in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Tuesday in San Juan.
Kyle Paranada poured 14 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds as the Red Warriors scored their third win in seven games.
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"Sana nga di na tsamba," sighed coach Jack Santiago. "I think ang gameplan namin is the same with Adamson which is to give the other players a chance to play. Medyo nag-step up yung aking mga bench, mas maganda ang naging resulta."
Onzo Lorenzana chipped in 12 points and six boards, as CJ Payawal and Abdul Sawat had 11 points each.
UE limited Adamson to just three points in the second period, preventing the San Marcelino crew from scoring a field goal in the frame to take a 42-21 halftime lead.
Harvey Pagsanjan sat the game out for the Red Warriors but his presence was hardly missed.
Cedrick Manzano had 15 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks for Adamson, which fell to 4-2. With reports from Ian Dominic Carballo
The Scores:
UE 70 - K. Paranada 14, Lorenzana 12, Sawat 11, Payawal 11, N. Paranada 10, Remogat 5, Guevarra 4, Abatayo 2, Beltran 1, Lingo-Lingo 0.
Adamson 63 - Manzano 15, Lastimosa 14, Torres 9, Maata 8, Manlapaz 6, Douanga 5, V. Magbuhos 3, Hanapi 2, W. Magbuhos 1, Erolon 0, Dignadice 0, Jaymalin 0.
Quarterscores: 14-18; 42-21; 56-43; 70-63.
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