Games on July 12 (The Arena, San Juan) 12 noon – Mapua vs Lyceum 2 p.m. – EAC vs San Beda 4 p.m. – JRU vs St. Benilde Four players scored in double figures in Arellano University’s blowout win yesterday, but it was Jio Jalalon who shone brightest. The 5-foot-9 Jalalon finished two steals shy of completing a rare triple-double performance as the Chiefs clobbered the San Sebastian College (SSC) Stags, 99-81, to gain a piece of the lead in the NCAA basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan. Playing with more maturity since his inclusion in the Gilas Cadet team, the pride of Cagayan de Oro fired 31 points as he dazzled his defenders with a mix of deadly jumpers. With his gutsy and creative plays, Jalalon was rewarded with 11 assists while his hustle and energy enabled him to steal 8 times – the most by any [...]
