In a week of standout performances, Jorem Morada’s performance stood brightest amongst all in leading the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Generals in a monumental win over the Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) Knights Friday afternoon.
After averaging just a paltry 3.80 points, 2.40 rebounds and 1.80 assists entering the Letran game, Morada’s guns went ablaze firing his season-high 18 points he lighted by five booming triples. Morada shone the brightest in the fourth quarter when he unleashed a 12-point barrage he highlighted a clutch four-point play that practically dashed the Knights’ hopes of a first round sweep. He spiked his effort with ten rebounds, three assists and a steal to help EAC nail a second straight win after starting the season with five losses in row.
What made the performance more special was that the game against Letran came exactly on a day his family was observing the first death anniversary of his late mother, Lilanie. “Inaalay ko ang laro na ito sa kanya,” said Morada after the game.
Morada edged out the following players for the ACCEL Quantum 3XVI-NCAA Press Corps Player of the Week award:
Art dela Cruz (SBC)
SBC defeated JRU, 88-69
Stats: 29 points (11/14 FG), 9 assists
Laminou Hamadou (EAC)
EAC defeated CSJL, 83-69
Stats: 20 points, 24 rebounds
Michael Calisaan (SSC-R)
SSC-R defeated LPU, 77-70
Stats: 35 points (15/20 FG), 16 rebounds
