LA SALLE Green Archers needed a spark.
And rookie Aljun Melecio provided what they needed as he ignited a big run in the second half that carried the Green Archers to a 113-88 demolition of the National University Bulldogs last Wednesday at the Arena in San Juan.
Melecio said coach Aldin Ayo just let him play his game, and he did, and he added 18 points to Ben Mbala’s 29-point output.
They just let us play. Our coaches just allowed us to play our game,î said the 5’7î rookie guard from La Salle Zobel.
So far, the Green Archers have posted their 10th straight win in the 79th University Athletic Association of the Philippines men’s basketball tournament.
And at this point, Ayo said his bench is now getting better.
There are players that I did not use in the first half. I used them in the second half, and they still delivered,î said Ayo.
Melecio struck with 10 points in the second canto and La Salle went on to move away by seven, 56-49, at halftime.
Mbala took over underneath the goal in the third period, shooting 12 points to give La Salle 10-point edge when the quarter was over, 85-75.
The Green Archers haven’t officially taken the top seeding in the Final Four.
But they are almost there.