Red Lions Achieve Four-Peat In FMC Open

San Beda stepped on the gas in the second period and never slowed down since then to hack out an emphatic 64-36 triumph at the expense of the College of St. Benilde for its fourth Fr. Martin Cup Collegiate Open championship in a row yesterday at the Trinity University of Asia gym.

From a tight 9-7 edge at the end of the first quarter, the Red Lions went to their vaunted running game and pressure defense to slowly pull away in the second canto. By halftime, the Bedans were up 26-14.

In the third period, San Beda continued to apply the pressure, forcing the Blazers to commit three consecutive turnovers. The Lions entered the payoff period with a 44-23 advantage and still finished the game strong behind the heads up plays of sensational guard Baser Amer, Arthur Dela Cruz, Ryusei Koga and Rome Dela Rosa. It was then cruise control for the Red Lions in the last seven minutes of play, with the Blazers struggling to solve the unforgiving San Beda defense. continue reading

source: Coach Jude Roque/Y! Sports