Benilde pulls away from Lyceum to seize solo lead in NCAA A

College of Saint Benilde pulled away from Lyceum of the Philippines University, 98-82, to extend its winning streak in the NCAA Season 102 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Thursday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

With the win, the Blazers moved to solo first in Group A with a 2-0 record.

Making their season debut, the Pirates kept pace with Benilde throughout the first half, taking a slim 48-47 lead with 1:32 left in the second quarter. However, CSB closed the half with a 10-2 run to take a 57-50 advantage into the break.

The Blazers, who were without Raffy Celis due to injury, continued to force the issue in the third period, building a commanding 18-point lead, 83-65, heading into the final frame.

Powered by their bench production, Benilde’s depth continued to make the difference as the Blazers stifled the Pirates in the fourth quarter to secure the 98-82 victory.

The Pirates will look to enter the win column on Monday, Sept. 21, when they face Mapúa University at 3:00 p.m. The Blazers, meanwhile, will eye a 3-0 start against Jose Rizal University on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 3:00 p.m.

Both games will be held at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.

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