By Ricky Manliguis
SAN JUAN CITY–Perpetual Help led from start to finish as it disposed College of St. Benilde, 70-55, to cap the Tuesday games of Season 92 of the NCAA at the FilOil Flying V Centre.
Bright Akhuetie scored 21 points to lead the Altas to its fourth win in six games. He also grabbed nine rebounds and swatted away four shots.
The Las Piñas-based ballclub came out smoking right from the opening quarter, and even led by as many as 20, 49-29, fueled by a 17-5 run led by Akhuetie in the third period. They never relinquished the lead thereafter.
Gab Danganon contributed 16 points for the Altas, while Prince Eze was the third double-digit scorer with ten.
The win was a follow-up to the Altas' masterful 61-55 win over reigning champions Letran last week.
The win was the team's fourth in six games as it ties Letran and Arellano just below undefeated San Beda (6-0) and Mapua (5-1). The Chiefs earlier defeated EAC in the first game.
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The Blazers now lost their seventh consecutive game, their worst start in 12 seasons.
Fons Saavedra led the way for them with 15 points.
Box Scores:
Perpetual Help 70–Akhuetie 21, Dagangon 16, Eze 10, Pido 7, Hao 7, Coronel 6, Dizon 2, Singontiko 1, Sadiwa 0, Gallardo 0, Oliveria 0, Yuhico 0
CSB 55–Saavedra 15, Domingo 9, Youg 9, Haruna 6, Fajarito 6, Dixon 4, Belgica 3, Castor 2, Pajarillaga 1, San Juan 0, Pasamante 0, Pili 0
Quarterscores: 15-6, 32-24, 57-39, 70-55
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