Games Monday
(Paco Arena, Manila)
4 p.m. – CEU vs Letran
5:45 p.m. – Olivarez vs SSC-R
7:30 p.m. – UP vs Diliman
George Diamante shone brightest for Letran as the Knights rolled to their second straight win with a 76-68 thumping of Immaculada Concepcion College in the PG Flex Invitational Tournament 2025 Quintana Cup on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Paco Arena.
The 6-foot-4 Diamante baffled his defenders with his all-around brilliance as he registered a rare triple-double of 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in nearly 33 minutes of action to clinch the best player of the game.
Three other Letran players – Lance Daniel Siena (11), Justin Hugo (12) and Denzil Sison-Walker (10) – also finished in double figures to help Diamante repel ICC’s repeated rallies.
Rapael Perhis and Mark Gabieta also impressed after leading Manila Central University to a stunning 78-74 win over Centro Escolar University in the event that has the backing Smart Sports, Crane, Topflite, Hapee Toothpaste, Gerry’s Grill, Spalding, Mighty Bond and Best Options.
Meantime, Olivarez College showed its readiness to defend its UCAL crown after downing Gardner College, 62-54, in a game it dominated right from the start.
Jhon Patrick Panela was the lone double-digit scorer for Olivarez but five players tallied six points or more.
In a tight contest, it was Perhis who struck hardest for the MCU Supremos with 18 points apart from posting 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Gabieta added 17 points and 8 boards.
Emmanuel Galman paced CEU with 18 points.
