Patrick Sleat put up yet another impressive performance as University of Perpetual Help pulled the rug from under defending champion Mapua, 75-65, in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
The transferee from Far Eastern University presided over a strong second half showing that saw the Altas pull away from a tight contest and keep their record pristine through three games.
Sleat did a little bit of everything with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists to go with three steals and a block.
JP Boral had 15 points while LA Casinilo and Mark Gojo Cruz chipped 13 and 12 respectively.
“This is a culmination of so many hours in practice and the preseason,” said coach Olsen Racela.
“I can’t take credit for the skills my players have. It was a total team effort,” he added as the Altas outscored the Cardinals 36-25 in the last two quarters after trailing by one, 39-40 at intermission.
JC Recto registered 16 points, two rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block for the Cardinals but to no avail.
Cyril Gonzales also dropped 15 poin ts but it was not enough as reigning MVP Clint Escamis was limited to just six.
The scores:
PERPETUAL HELP 75 – Boral 15, Casinilio 13, Sleat 12, Gojo Cruz 12, Orgo 9, Abis 4, Alcantara 4, Maglupay 3, Nuñez 3, Gelsano 0, Pagulayan 0.
MAPÚA 65 – Recto 16, Gonzales 15, Cuenco 8, Lazarte 7, Escamis 6, Gulapa 3, Concepcion 2, Nitura 2, Sapasap 2, Delos Reyes 2, Reyes 2, Callangan 0, Ryan 0.
Quarters: 19-21, 39-40, 57-53, 75-65.
