The Lions needed an extra period to thwart the Muralla-based squad, 80-76, in their first round face-off last Aug. 10 with the former expecting a tougher challenge from the Knights who have been rallying behind an ailing teammate. “We expect our game against them to be tougher so we really need to double our efforts to beat them again,” said San Beda U coach Boyet Fernandez. The Knights trampled the Arellano University Chiefs, 99-82, last Thursday, keeping them in step with the Blazers at 7-3 for third. But while Letran will need to double its effort to foil San Beda, St. Benilde is heavily favored to get past San Sebastian in their 4 p.m. match. The school suspended the player for three games and the Stags fell to the cellar with the idle Jose Rizal U Bombers at 2-9.

Source: Philippine Star September 10, 2018 15:37 UTC