ROBI Nayve had 17 points and 10 rebounds as the San Beda Red Cubs downed the Ateneo, 86-81, and spoiled Kai Sotto’s debut with the Blue Eaglets on Saturday in the Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup at the San Juan Arena.
Prince Etrata added 13 points for the Red Cubs, who took an early 30-18 lead and were never threatened.
Dave Ildefonso had 14 points, while SJ Belangel scored 13 for the Blue Eaglets.
The 13-year-old Sotto, who stands 6 feet 9, scored four points, making both of his baskets inside the paint after getting perfect lob passes from his teammates. He also issued an assist.
The scores:
San Beda 86 - Nayve 17, Etrata 13, Sese 10, Abuhijleh 9, Velasquez 8, Mahinay 8, Dela Rosa 7, Lagumen 5, Barbero 5, Nelle 3, Alfaro 1, Oliva 0, Samaniego 0, Bonalos 0.
Ateneo 81 - Ildefonso 14, Belangel 13, Credo 12, Angeles 9, Manuel 6, Espino 6, Salazar 4, Sotto 4, J. Laud 3, R. Berjay 2, Escalona 2, Flores 2, Santos 2, Deonio 2, J. Berjay 0, G. Laud 0, Dadivas 0.
Quarterscores: 30-18; 43-34; 71-52; 86-81.