La Consolacion College Manila is on the verge of a perfect elimination round in the Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association (ISAA) Season 16 Juniors Basketball Tournament, securing a dominant 60-41 victory over host team Treston on Wednesday.
The Blue Royals, supported by Demigod, Pureblends, Uratex, A-Game, and Infinite Basketball, improved to a 3-0 record.
It was another all-around performance from Raymond Valenzona’s squad, with several players contributing to the win. James Resurrecion led the team with 12 points, while Erick Cordano, Zymon Acuba, Alejandro Garcia, Matthew Gagate, and Ethan De Mesa all provided valuable support.
The Golden Lions, meanwhile, dropped to a 1-3 record.
In the seniors division, St. Dominic College of Asia fought hard for their sixth win, edging Philippine Women’s University, 59-56.
The Pikemen were led by Michael Sosing, who scored 18 points, and Edward Daquioag, who added 17 points and six rebounds, keeping them at the top of the standings with a perfect 6-0 record.
It was a tough loss for the Patriots, who now hold a 3-3 record, tying Treston and Manila Tytana for fifth place.
In another seniors matchup, the Golden Lions defeated the UA&P Dragons, 73-57, leaving their opponents still winless at 0-6. Former UPIS Maroon Jonas Napalang led Treston with 14 points, while Yvanne Malay added 11.
The Titans picked up a crucial 95-92 victory over ALIAC, with John Lloyd Suarez contributing 20 points, four rebounds, and two steals, and Gabriel Magdaluyo adding 21 points and eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, World Citi College joined LCCM and ICCT in a three-way tie for second place with 4-1 records, narrowly defeating upset-minded PATTS, 63-60. Ralph De Guzman led with 15 points, while Klein Lizan posted a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
