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| Santi Santillan was dominant for the Skippers. PBA Media Group |
By Dugout Philippines
MANILA—Marinerong Pilipino whipped SMDC-NU, 86-71, to chalk one in the win column in the 2019 PBA D-League Tuesday at Paco Arena.
Santi Santillan led the way with 18 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, and two steals, as Anton Asistio added 14 points on a 3-of-8 shooting from distace, as well as four rebounds.
"Yun na ang Anton Asistio at Santi Santillan na hinahanap namin," said coach Yong Garcia. "Iba ang experience nila at nadadala nila sa Marinero."
The Skippers lost hold of a 21-point lead, 50-29, early in the third quarter as the Bulldogs rallied and cut the deficit down to six, 63-57 with a quarter remaining.
But that rally would ultimately fall short as Marinero went on a 15-2 tear, breaking away from a tight 69-61 affair with less than seven minutes left to take a comfortable 84-63 lead in the last two minutes.
Orlan Wamar chimed in 11 of his 13 points in the first half, Jed Mendoza had 11 points, five assists, and three rebounds, and veterans Raphy Reyes and Felix Apreku combined for 18 in the victory.
John Galinato led SMDC-NU (0-2) with 17 points, three rebounds, and three assists, while Shaun Ildefonso added 16 points, three boards, and two assists.
The Scores:
MARINERONG PILIPINO 86 -- Santillan 18, Asistio 14, Wamar 13, Mendoza 11, Reyes 9, Apreku 9, A. Aquino 4, Bunag 3, Victoria 3, Gamboa 2, Bonifacio 0, Garcia 0.
SMDC-NU 71 -- Galinato 17, S. Ildefonso 16, D. Ildefonso 13, Mangayao 5, Clemente 5, Diputado 5, Gallego 4, Minerva 2, Oczon 2, Rangel 2, Gaye 0, Tibayan 0, Malonzo 0, Chatman 0, Sinclair 0.
Quarters: 19-15, 47-29, 63-57, 86-71.
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