NCAA Men's Basketball LPU vs. San Beda (Second Quarter) | NCAA Season 99
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00:00 But now, they are struggling from beyond the arc.
00:03 So I'm just curious and let's see if they can adjust by looking for more of their players inside the pink.
00:09 That's right, San Perez game plan working to perfection. Alex Vizere, a bucket and beyond! A 2+1 coming up.
00:18 And again the Red Lions taking control, carrying that big momentum from a 4 game winning streak in the elimination round.
00:28 Alex Vizere all pumped up.
00:30 So you saw the numbers earlier and we are going to key in because that's manifesting in this game so far.
00:37 LPU 0/14 from outside the painted area.
00:42 And San Beda doing a successful job enforcing them on these outside shots.
00:48 Alright, in the meantime, let's use this opportunity to go back courtside. This time we will start with LPU.
00:55 Let's go to Christine.
00:57 I don't know the twice to beat advantage that is nothing but an excuse for us to be complacent. A characteristic that has no place in the champion's mindset.
01:07 That's what Coach Gilbert Malabanan said when I asked him how he plans to face today given that they have the upper hand.
01:14 You know, to make sure that they are prepared to face the Red Lions, the Pirates actually did a 3 day training camp in their Cavite campus to make sure that the players are far from distractions and only focused on bagging the win today.
01:26 This is also their strategy whenever Coach sees that his opponents are overwhelmed with noise and chaos and whenever they lose their confidence and momentum.
01:35 That's why today Coach is making sure that the Pirates are ready for the noise of the arena and they are more than ready for any kind of challenge.
01:42 For them, that's the news from LPU.
01:45 Thank you very much Christine. A step through by Jacob Cortez. We exchanged baskets in this juncture of the game.
01:52 But that's interesting, a 3 day training camp right before the final four in Cavite campus of LPU to avoid distractions, to just let the boys focus on the game at hand.
02:06 Of course, the venue of the Mall of Asia Arena is different. The bright lights here are different. There's a little bit more pressure especially for the players to perform.
02:15 And it's good that they decided to have this camp because they're playing differently now so this could be one of the things that they've worked on during the break.
02:22 Everything is falling from beyond the arc. This time it's Jomel Puno knocking down a triple, giving San Beda their largest lead so far.
02:33 31-20. Bravo, hang time. Wala.
02:38 Ending up with Cortez and Jacob says let's slow it down.
02:45 Jacob in the first half so far he has 9 points across his name.
02:49 Cortez for 3. Bounce it home.
02:54 Jacob Cortez with 12 in the first half and all of a sudden it is a 14 point lead for the Red Lions.
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03:53 Let's check out the replay right here. Jomel Puno, beautiful feed.
03:58 And Yuki and Andrada with the patience underneath and the show.
04:04 Bit of a rondo move right there for Jacob Cortez on his way to the rim.
04:09 And again this continues the avalanche of the Red Lions here in the second frame.
04:13 Puno knocking down a triple. Cortez using the window to come up with 3 points.
04:21 14 point lead. Jacob Cortez leading the way with 12 for San Beda.
04:26 And speaking of the Red Lions, let's go to their side. Here is an update from Fatima Reyes. Fatima, go ahead.
04:32 A very important game requires a very clear aim and that is to extend the series into one more game.
04:38 Martin and Andre, Coach Urias-Cueta knows that the aggressive Pirates will be able to do that.
04:44 His towering duo, Yuki and Andrada and Nick Hopia.
04:47 That is why he reminded them that if they cannot score, they should just set up a better play for the other team.
04:53 And this goes for everybody because in this game they don't need to be selfish.
04:57 And so far it looks like the Red Lions are on fire. And be ready because as for them, the Pirates should fear the roar.
05:05 Martin? Thank you very much Fatima. That's precisely what's happening here for San Beda.
05:10 A lot of players stepping up and being activated on the side of Coach Urias-Cueta.
05:15 It's not just Jacob Cortez, Yuki and Andrada. Jon and Puno also contributing to the cause.
05:21 We got M.M. Tagle also knocking down a shot. James Payoseng earlier in the first frame.
05:26 So this is a team operation now for San Beda. Full force on offense.
05:32 And what I like about what San Beda is doing right now is they're all moving with patience.
05:36 All their shots there were not rushed. It's part of their game plan and they just trusted.
05:41 Here in the LPU, they're all trying to outrun San Beda.
05:47 But the thing is, San Beda is reading the fast break situations of the LPU.
05:52 And what's good about LPU right now is they're already seeing their strength and where they can take advantage of this inoffensively.
05:59 Which is by attacking the basket.
06:02 But the LPU's shots inside the paint are not converting because they're bothering San Beda's defense.
06:08 21-34, one out of two for Inok Valdez.
06:12 And here's Peter Alfaro. Handles it.
06:15 Alfaro, who he tends to work with. Oh, he got the free lane!
06:21 Alfaro finishing with the left.
06:23 Miscommunication on the defensive end for LPU.
06:27 He's trying to stop Vizier because he can see the screen.
06:29 It looks like he was going to roll. So they thought if you stop Vizier, the offense will stop.
06:33 But the thing is, they were able to adjust.
06:35 Wow, Inok Valdez.
06:37 That's going to come from beyond the arc.
06:40 And that'll be LPU's first triple of the game.
06:45 First triple. Right before that, San Beda going on.
06:49 His 10-1 run in under two minutes, included in the run, is this escape by Peter Alfaro.
06:56 But that's a wealth of basket from the perimeter.
07:00 Here for LPU.
07:02 That was Umali falling down off the bump by Vizier.
07:05 Out the bucket.
07:07 Is there going to be a free throw or a possession coming up here for LPU?
07:10 They're checking.
07:11 Going back to LPU with them, trying to make it rain from beyond the arc.
07:15 You gotta give it to them because they did not give up.
07:17 This is one of those plays where you see, oh, they did not switch up their offense.
07:21 They still stuck to the game plan. And this is what happens.
07:23 They were confident enough. They took their time.
07:26 So best believe if this is something going well for them,
07:28 this will be something that they could possibly be continuing and adding to their offensive plays.
07:33 Now, here's San Beda.
07:34 You just have to be quicker when it comes to closing out and defending the outside shooters of LPU.
07:39 That's right.
07:40 So we'll see if it'll start falling now for LPU, their first one.
07:45 Usually that's the only thing you need.
07:47 You just need one basket to fall.
07:50 And usually, that's the domino effect.
07:52 You gotta shake it off first.
07:54 Once it happens, once that energy is contagious, it's going to be a dangerous for San Beda,
07:59 knowing that LPU already has these shooters on hand.
08:02 Oh, all right.
08:03 So an unsportsmanlike foul is called right here.
08:09 Foul was upgraded to unsportsmanlike foul.
08:13 Right here, you'll run on number 5, Alex DeSalle.
08:17 Alex DeSalle, called an unsportsmanlike foul.
08:21 Right here, you'll run on number 1.
08:23 [HORN HONKS]
08:25 He's satisfied with the previous sequence.
08:27 Sean Umali taking two free throws.
08:31 I'm assuming press possession.
08:34 So this could potentially be--depending on how many Sean will score here.
08:41 And this is the first.
08:43 But with the three points--
08:45 [CROWD CHEERING]
08:51 It was a foul, or it was an action above the shoulder.
08:54 That's why we call it an unsportsmanlike foul.
08:57 Our referees were too harsh.
08:59 CJ Perez, former NCAA MVP, brought LPU to two straight finals of the PHS Independence.
09:08 Here at the Mall of Asia Arena.
09:10 One out of two.
09:11 Four-point swing already for LPU.
09:13 A chance to make it six, or maybe seven with a three.
09:17 Umali is trapped, and he is called to steps.
09:20 Now that's just beautiful defense on the part of San Beda,
09:23 knowing that Sean Umali will be attacking.
09:25 They were already quick to double.
09:27 This is A.C. Soberano, former San Beda sniper.
09:31 One of the best three-point shooters I've personally seen here at the NCAA.
09:38 All right, this is a foul on LPU.
09:40 [CROWD CHEERING]
09:42 So the Pirates are trying to fight back here, Gray.
09:46 But so far, San Beda keeping their composure.
09:50 And even in the passing phase, even when LPU is trying to turn it up, San Beda is able to keep up.
09:56 Exactly, because it feels like they've already scouted them.
09:59 They know they're a running team, so all they have to do is stop where they get their energy and momentum of,
10:03 which they have been doing brilliantly.
10:05 But LPU, they're trying things differently by trying to make shots from beyond the arc or attacking,
10:10 which is going well for them.
10:12 But the thing is, not only in the open court, because they're being bothered by the size and strength difference of San Beda.
10:17 That's always the question here for the LPU team, because they play fast so much.
10:23 We know that when we get to the Final Four, when we get to the Finals,
10:27 you know, games tend to slow down, because you have the scouting report already.
10:32 You faced each other twice in the season already, and many, many games after that.
10:38 And this is going to be another foul on the pirates.
10:42 Jacob Cortes is down on the floor.
10:48 Contact with Simon Peña-Fiel.
10:52 They're going to review this.
10:57 Let's check out what happened.
10:59 A lot of things going on in this game.
11:03 And here's the screen provided by Hopya.
11:06 Oh!
11:08 Okay, it was Shon Romali who bumped into Cortes.
11:12 Okay.
11:22 So, let's see if this warrants an upgrade.
11:27 Because he called a foul initially, so our referees, two of them are here.
11:35 So, Jonah Garcia, the crew chief, and Totik Celeste, watching the review.
11:42 Okay, this is the verdict.
11:47 No upgrades.
12:00 Just a ball from San Beda.
12:03 36-25.
12:05 36-25, with 6.5 remaining here in the first half.
12:11 Now, Sean talking to Toti, one of our officials, trying to clarify what happened.
12:21 There's Jacob.
12:24 Alvaro, backing down on Punan, and this is point guard against point guard.
12:31 They go inside, pasang basa ni Greg.
12:33 Yep.
12:36 Greg Punanan, in my opinion, is such an underrated defender.
12:41 The way he reads the plays and anticipates the ball.
12:44 Exactly. Yes, they are fast on the pass, but when it comes to thinking quick on defense, they're there.
12:50 And going back to that play, the reason for these, I guess, turnover lapses is,
12:56 yes, Alvaro was taking his time and taking advantage of his speed inside the post,
13:01 but the thing is, once he saw an open person inside the paint,
13:05 he read the LPO right away.
13:06 So, if you're San Beda, you just have to be thinking quicker and finding that open man,
13:11 instead of taking your time.
13:12 A good cover right there by Greg Punanan.
13:15 And Alvaro is called for the whistle after that scramble for the ball.
13:22 And then, Tany Montano, bringing it across for the Pirates.
13:27 Is LPU on a comeback trail? That's something we will find out in a bit, Valdez.
13:33 Pago Malakas, and here comes Jacob Cortez.
13:36 Cortez being covered by Peña.
13:39 The other goal scored passed to nobody.
13:41 San Beda turns it over.
13:45 Back the other way we go.
13:51 And the second quarter has slowed down drastically, Dre.
13:55 It has slowed down indeed because of great defense by both teams.
13:59 But of course, when it comes to the offense,
14:01 it's not really getting any better.
14:03 They're finding their rhythm once again.
14:04 But the defense is getting better from the side of our Panic.
14:08 Montano lost it for a little bit.
14:10 He recovers, but he's blocked.
14:13 He's pausing on the move.
14:14 Forward pass by Jail Gonzalez.
14:16 Hang time.
14:18 Stuck it. It's good.
14:20 38-25.
14:22 John O'Malley, oh heavily bottled by Hopia.
14:26 Who takes it away?
14:27 Piyasing is on the move.
14:30 Piyasing, no.
14:32 And this is the pace LPU likes.
14:38 Up and down basketball.
14:41 Enoch will attack.
14:43 Valdez, forget the basket.
14:46 And LPU needs to go down defensively.
14:49 Here comes Jacob Cortez.
14:51 So he retreats.
14:53 Foul against Benyapiel.
14:56 And for LPU, that's their final foul to give.
14:59 It is at the second quarter.
15:02 One more foul will put them in the penalty.
15:05 And a forward pass by Jail Gonzalez.
15:09 Had to adjust in midair.
15:11 It's not easy.
15:15 It's like St. Denis giving a case of own medicine
15:18 by trying to make it work for them during the fast break situations.
15:22 But what's beautiful here is what LPU did.
15:24 They were finally able to take advantage of their fast break situations by attacking.
15:28 And of course, John O'Malley bringing down the ball and posting up and using his thigh system.
15:32 Yutjian from mid-range, off to the left.
15:35 And the rebound, saved by Valdez.
15:38 O'Malley is going for it.
15:40 Benyapiel is on the move.
15:42 Oh! The pass went too low.
15:45 Cortez, O'Malley is still down.
15:49 A hard ball after a punt with Hopia.
15:54 So Big Sean is still on the floor.
15:59 This was the same by Valdez.
16:00 This is when it happened.
16:02 There goes Hopia.
16:09 Hopia is going for it.
16:11 Popping into Sean O'Malley.
16:14 Alright.
16:26 Again, this is the judgment of our officials.
16:30 I mean, even Hopia was surprised with the strength he had there.
16:35 He knocked down Sean O'Malley at that point in the play.
16:38 So no one called.
16:40 Sunbedder Alliance is just bowling, although Sunbedder is losing.
16:45 Because they had a chance in transition earlier.
16:47 Hopia.
16:50 He's fixing it now.
16:54 Surveys.
16:56 He's being guarded by Valdez.
16:58 Fixing the sidestep.
17:00 Drop-off. Hopia inside.
17:02 And there's a whistle.
17:05 LPU is doing well in defending the players of Sunbedder who is trying to do the basket.
17:11 But what they fail to see are the bigs who are camping inside the painted area.
17:16 Or trying to get that drop pass which Hopia is doing really well.
17:20 So if you're LPU, you just have to defend also the bigs that they have.
17:24 And make it uncomfortable for them for getting the ball.
17:26 But if possible, props to Sunbedder because they are adjusting very well to the defense of LPU.
17:31 And Clifford Hopia at the free throw line.
17:35 As we take a look at the fans of Sunbedder.
17:39 They know this feeling.
17:41 They want to get back to the finals after missing out in the last two seasons.
17:47 Because they need to win twice against LPU for that to happen.
17:52 Hopia goes one out of two.
17:54 39-27.
18:00 Barba.
18:01 They swing it around.
18:03 Full mound. Full three.
18:04 Still nothing for LPU.
18:06 So it's just Cortez who has yet a perimeter shot here for the Pirates.
18:12 And there's Gonzalez.
18:15 They go to James.
18:18 Payosing will attack.
18:20 Payosing.
18:21 Ball ends up with Payosing.
18:24 Cortez makes the pass.
18:26 Step through.
18:27 Oh!
18:28 What an adjustment by Cortez!
18:30 What a way for him to take advantage of being patient at the same time.
18:35 Seeing that mismatch with speed.
18:37 But LPU didn't help Sean Umayi in this part.
18:41 14 points for Jacob Cortez.
18:45 Five out of five from the field.
18:47 And this is going to be a trip for Montaño.
18:50 How about this?
18:51 He picked the pass.
18:52 Got in right into Sean.
18:54 And still was able to battle back to a shot.
18:58 Even off balance.
18:59 Montaño, lots of birds in their town.
19:04 Ooh!
19:06 Hmm.
19:09 For Montaño, take a look at the numbers of Jacob Cortez here in the first half.
19:15 14 points.
19:16 Perfect from the field.
19:18 Five out of five.
19:19 Such an impressive start to this game.
19:21 One rebounds.
19:23 And he's still able to pass.
19:24 3 of 6 and a takeaway.
19:25 And this is what you want to see for the young king.
19:27 He's very, very aggressive at the same time.
19:30 You can rely on him.
19:31 It looks like he's playing side and defense.
19:33 He's there when they need him the most.
19:35 Jacob Cortez embracing the big moment.
19:40 Here in the final four.
19:43 Ajinx Payosic taking care of the first.
19:46 And this is now the largest lead.
19:50 To the Red Lions, 43-27.
19:53 For LPU, you gotta think about your decisions now.
19:59 Here's a chance to score a goal.
20:02 With a three-pointer right there.
20:06 Second one for LPU in the game.
20:08 And this is something that LPU has been struggling with.
20:11 And of course, it looks like they are finally getting their touches from beyond the arc.
20:15 Now, they just need to incorporate the bigs at the end as well.
20:20 The plays they're calling, the horns, the 4 and 5 on top of the key.
20:22 It could be a decoy.
20:23 But the thing is, none of them were rolling.
20:24 So they just need that space for them to create, for them to make those shots beyond the arc.
20:29 Reck Gunanan stepping into a three-pointer right here.
20:32 And it's 10 points now for Gunanan.
20:36 Pasakbasa by Payosic.
20:38 And he stepped on the sideline.
20:40 So, still LPU basketball.
20:44 Now, if there's one team capable of coming back from big deficits, it's LPU.
20:54 They've done that many times in the past.
20:57 They've had bigger leads in the game and they're still able to find ways to win.
21:03 But is it going to be different in the final four though?
21:09 Yes, they have the twice-defeat advantage.
21:12 The only question is, are they relaxing knowing that, "Oh, we have the twice-defeat advantage.
21:16 We can get them next time."
21:17 Or if they can just do the damage just in one game.
21:19 So it's very important for them not to relax.
21:21 Because they have all the keys that they want.
21:24 They have everything.
21:25 They have all the ammunition.
21:26 But the thing is, how will they utilize it as a team?
21:28 Here comes Sean Umari.
21:30 Ooh, dangerous pass.
21:32 Gunanan though, collects it.
21:34 And another pass deflected and stolen by Sanbeda.
21:39 Under three minutes remaining in the first half.
21:42 Cortez.
21:45 Jacob sends it out.
21:47 Baiyosing for three.
21:48 Baiyosing knocks it down.
21:50 And you can see the difference.
21:53 LPU is, yes, they are trying to move quicker, faster.
21:57 But the thing is, they're getting beat by Sanbeda who's also doing the same thing.
22:00 But the thing is, slower but more with patience.
22:03 So it's really important this quarter right now is the patience.
22:06 And it looks like Sanbeda has it more.
22:09 But you gotta also give props to LPU.
22:11 They're doing everything they can to adjust to their offense.
22:14 The number one priority for LPU should be defending the 3.9.
22:19 Here in Sanbeda, 7th triple of the game for the Sanbeda Red Lions.
22:25 And that is why they're on top by 16.
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23:33 Red Lions are ahead by 16 and I keep repeating myself by saying this is the largest lead
23:41 for Zometa in this game.
23:43 Correct me if I'm wrong but with LPU, none of them yet have double digits.
23:51 It's all spread out.
23:52 I guess you can say that they're all finding their nearest person inside.
23:55 They're trying to share the ball.
23:57 But when it comes to Zometa, the only one which is Jacob Cortez because he's moving with patience.
24:02 There's a difference with that.
24:03 With LPU playing as a team, also Zometa playing as a team.
24:06 But the thing is with Zometa, they are taking their time and moving with patience.
24:10 So with LPU, you just have to slow things down as well and of course, do what you can to control the pace.
24:15 Of course, this is the number one assist team in the league.
24:19 The most unselfish team in the league, the LPU Pirates.
24:22 But here in the first half, it's a different story for them.
24:25 Only four assists, Ray, and 13 field goals made.
24:29 So the defense employed by Zometa is really disruptive.
24:34 Exactly.
24:35 That's the beauty of it, that Zometa can really read the offense of LPU, but you also gotta give it to LPU.
24:40 I saw that whenever they drive, they're always looking for the next open person.
24:45 The thing is, they don't look for it inside, it's more beyond the arc.
24:48 So you can see that they're trying to look for a release pass, but Zometa can read it.
24:53 So of course, they're doing well offensively, they just have to execute some more.
24:56 Adobarba taking care of the two free throws.
24:59 It is down to 14, Aiden Gonzalez.
25:02 Couldn't score with that left, but he caught it, and he's on the run.
25:08 So Gonzalez will take a trip to the line for a couple of shots.
25:14 Now for Nigel Gonzalez, you know this is his first year in the NCAA, he's been a solid backup at the point.
25:22 At times he started for San Pedro.
25:25 And he's very much capable of attacking the rim as well.
25:29 That's what we saw when he was a star for Yamapua Red Robins.
25:34 And what you also gotta like about the way he plays is that he can read the defense quickly.
25:39 Hence the way he was able to drive.
25:41 Yes, they were trying to call a play, but he saw the mismatch.
25:43 He saw Sean wasn't in the right position to defend, so he was able to take advantage of it and drive Sean to the basket.
25:50 So these are the things that you need if you're San Vella, by always reading the quick defense of LPU.
25:56 And Omani might be done here in the first half because of his third personal foul.
26:00 Only three points.
26:01 You saw earlier the struggles from the field, but only one out of five for Big Sean.
26:07 JM Bravo dribbled that one off his foot.
26:12 Looked like Bravo was able to see maybe a mismatch.
26:15 He saw that he was able to do this earlier by using his height and size for his advantage to pull stuff.
26:21 But the thing is, you have other teammates there who are waiting for the offense to go.
26:24 So if you're LPU, you have to really control the pace and not rush things.
26:28 Jacob Cortes against Mclod Guadagna up top.
26:33 Cortes sends it out.
26:35 Entrada, too strong.
26:37 There's a foul underneath.
26:41 Verzosa is the one being called here.
26:45 So Verzosa, another first year player for LPU, is whistled for this by Michael Verzosa.
26:53 So two free throws now because LPU Pirates are already on a penalty.
26:56 Clifford Hopia steps into the free throw line.
27:00 He split his free throws earlier.
27:02 Missing on the first, but Hopia has put together a good string of games for the Sun Bed and Red Lions,
27:11 especially at the tail end of our elimination round.
27:14 And a huge improvement also in the part of Hopia.
27:17 And correct me if I'm wrong, Verzosa is assigned to Hopia now.
27:20 So you can see the height, maybe mismatch, but the thing is,
27:24 maganda dito with these undersized bigs, you can see how hard they play
27:28 and how great of a defense they play in such a huge shelf.
27:31 So tina natin yung consistency sa defense ni Verzosa against a bigger and taller Hopia.
27:35 Verzosa was the one who replaced Umali on the floor.
27:38 Aprobarba had to do a lot of moves to get that basket.
27:43 34-49 if you're LPU.
27:48 This is something you can't afford with just to exchange baskets with the Red Lions.
27:54 Jomel Puno, bucket and beyond.
27:57 A three-point play opportunity coming up.
28:01 51-34.
28:04 Sun Bed continues to establish new biggest leads in this game.
28:12 What you gotta also appreciate with the way Jomel is playing right now,
28:17 sometimes, yes, these are the things he does in the previous games, he drives strong,
28:20 but there are times he tries to avoid the defense and yes, he gets his own rebound,
28:24 but I think he's realized that, wait, I am taller, I am stronger, and I can jump higher.
28:28 So you can see the difference in the confidence he has in taking it stronger to the basket.
28:32 Jomel Puno is the number one rebounder in the league at 8.8 rebounds per game.
28:37 He completes the three-point play, and it is now an 18-point dominance by Sun Beda.
28:46 Atobarba trying to carve space.
28:48 Atobarba takes it himself and scores with his left hand.
28:52 Now that's how you get the offense going for your team.
28:55 Yes, it's not going the way you want it offensively, but if you can do it on your own,
29:00 see that broken play, and take advantage of that mismatch by using your speed,
29:03 that's the way to go. So props for Barba for reading that defense.
29:07 Atobarba is trying to get this LPU because nothing's working offensively on their side of the court.
29:15 Barba with 10 points here in the first half.
29:18 LPU gets a breather as an offensive foul was whistled.
29:23 Second quarter turnover is not in.
29:25 A little more for LPU, 6-5.
29:28 They go to the corner, Katsinsuke Llegas misfires.
29:34 Two out of 17 now are the Pirates from long distance.
29:40 Gonzalez stops on a dime.
29:44 They go to Andrada.
29:46 Yukien goes to the post.
29:48 Payosic face-off jumper.
29:51 No, oh, Lipperd, Jovia tapping it to himself but throws it away.
29:55 Llegas doesn't have the numbers, but he will hang and hit.
29:59 Look at the red and butter of LPU, those fast break situations.
30:03 This is what they love and Samir can't afford to be giving this to LPU.
30:07 Momentum of some sort for LPU.
30:13 Payosic!
30:15 Ooh!
30:16 That would have been big for San Beda.
30:19 But nonetheless, a good close to the first half.
30:23 Inside the Mall of Asia Arena, Atul Barba desperately tried to bring LPU back in this one.
30:31 A couple of baskets towards the end.
30:33 And Reince Villegas getting the final say of that second frame.
30:38 The score is 52-38 in favor of the Red Lions.