Pre-Match Up: San Beda vs Letran Round 1

San Beda will continue its winning streak and for a solo top spot (6-0) as they will callenge their fiercest rival in the NCAA-Letran Knights.

The Red Lions, who just came from an almost upset game versus CSB and an ovrewhelming win against EAC will go head-to-head with Letran in terms of defense being the Knights as the #1 defensive team in the league.

Fans expect a close fight between the two as Letran really showed a lot of improvement unlike last season who just placed #5 in the standings and missed it's Final 4 campaign.

The undefeated champions are still in their dominating form as they possess an average of 88.6% in terms of scoring. San Beda is the #1 scoring team this season. San Beda is also on its 10-game winning streak against Letran since 2007.

The red and white team will still rely on Dave Marcelo, Kyle Pascual and Jake Pascual in terms of solid defense and with Garvo Lanete, Rome Dela Rosa in terms of scoring.

Will the mendiola-based squad grab its solo lead or can the Knights stop the Red Lions' winning streak to share the #2 spot?

Don't miss the match of the NCAA's biggest rivalry on Monday, August 1, 2011. Game starts at 4pm at The Arena and Live on Studio 23.