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Lions vow to bounce back vs Perpetual

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THE San Beda Red Lions are not expected to go down easily in their rubber match with the University of Perpetual Help Altas on Tuesday.

Expect them to come out fighting hard for a win that will send them to the finals of the 92nd National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s basketball tournament.

“We’ll be coming in with all guns blazing,” said Red Lions’ coach Jamike Jarin after the Red Lions bowed to the Altas, 83-87, at the start of their Final Four affair last Friday.

In that game, the Altas were hot with their shooting, making 60 percent of their field goals after taking charge right away, 21-9, in the first period.

Leading the charge for the Red Lions was Robert Bolick, who had 21 points in a game that saw the Mendiola-based dribblers lose in a Final Four clash with the Altas only for the second time in a decade.

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AC Soberano added 16 points for the Lions, who will be seeking their 11th finals stint.

The Altas succeeded in holding down San Beda’s offense, which produced around 47 of their 79 attempts. 

It was the first time that the Altas won over the Red Lions in the playoffs in 12 years.

During the game, Gab Dagangon made 27 for the Altas, including 11 points  in the fourth period.

His undergoal stab put Perpetual on top for good, 85-83, with 19.7 to go.

Bright Akhuetie had 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Daryl Singontiko was a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc on his way to 15 markers.

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