Watch the first quarter of Benilde vs San Beda game 2, NCAA Basketball held on December 07, 2024. #NCAA100SigloUno #InspiringLegacies #GMASports #GMASynergy
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00:00Starting center for Mapua, jumping it up with a newly minted MVP of the League, Alan Bryant Liwat.
00:10And here we go, the ball is up in the air and it is Benilde Possession.
00:16Quick cliff notes here, first 6 minutes of the game, Mapua started getting a handle on the game.
00:23And somebody who wants to forget that game 1 performance is Tony Enod.
00:28Why not? Why not? First call, 3 points for Tony.
00:32Tony Enod, 1 for 5 from beyond the arc in game number 1, played 28 minutes but only managed 7 points for the Blazers.
00:41He averages 10.4 points per outing, he definitely has to come up bigger this time around and this is a good sign.
00:48Yep, running that floppy screen action, single double on one side.
00:53And they're getting a very good speed coming off that and scoring that 3 pointer by Tony.
00:58Now let's see what Mapua will run here, remember in game number 1 the first play they ran was a 3 pointer in the corner by the rookie point guard, the lefty Lawrence Magoban.
01:09And here he is, Lawrence Magoban defending against Jomen Ancheta.
01:13And it is Justin Sanchez defending Clint Escamiz.
01:17Enod was the primary defender for Escamiz in game number 1.
01:22Escamiz steps back, no foul called.
01:26And the ball goes back to Benildangola.
01:28So that's a good challenge by Justin Sanchez.
01:31Again, pulling up and fighting over the screen, using the leg to challenge the shot.
01:37And Clint Escamiz's shot was a bit too high so that rolls out of bounds.
01:43One of the players that played exceptionally well for Mapua in his first time in the finals, 27 minutes,
01:49Chris Jovilla, 9 points and 9 rebounds.
01:52And it's a special day for him today.
01:54Let's find out why from Christine Sanagustin.
01:57Stats and awards aside, our Freshman and Rookie of the Year, Chris Jovilla is more than just his talent because it's his heart that really stands out.
02:06Did you know that after 5 years, we'll finally be able to watch him play live.
02:12Originally, his family is from Sorsogon.
02:15He said that it's really hard for them to go to Manila.
02:18So Chris told me that with the help of his Mapua family, he really made sure to save up all throughout the season
02:24so that his dream will come true, to be able to watch his family, who used to only see him on TV.
02:29With this, Chris added that now more than ever, he is at his best because his family might just witness their team take home the championship.
02:38And in more news, John Habonete is not playing today because he was suspended from the unsportsmanlike foul from their first game.
02:46That's for the Mapua, Anton and Coach Hammer.
02:49Well, that's unfortunate for the team of Coach Randy Alcantara as Habonete played 15 minutes in game number 1
02:56and tallied 8 points and 6 rebounds, including a clutch triple in the fourth period.
03:02Crucial, especially on the rotation of the big guys because it's Igliani, Habonete, and Recto who are in the center.
03:10If Recto was sent in, they're a speedier squad, but definitely gives up a lot of heft and a lot of height compared to Allen Liwag.
03:19So early on, sportsmanlike foul called on Concepcion because in transition,
03:27there was a turnover on the opponent's side. Justin Sanchez forces a turnover, trying to engage that open, and he was fouled.
03:35As I mentioned earlier, Benilde had an entire week to prepare for this game and to tell us how they prepared,
03:41we have Lysel Galvo here with us at courtside. Lysel?
03:44Thank you, Anton. Seemingly rattled in game 1, the Blazers acknowledged that their new roster might have been a little overwhelmed
03:51and have yet to adjust to the heat and intensity of the finals.
03:55But this hasn't changed for Coach Charles Chiu. He said that the only difference is that in Season 98,
04:02they played as the underdogs, but today, they are a better team.
04:06He has confidence in his team knowing that their talent can match and even outdo the experience of the Cardinals.
04:13That's why today, he only hopes for one thing, and that is for the Blazers to come out more confident.
04:18He even shared with me and Don and Coach Hammer that the whole team watched a movie just yesterday
04:23to lessen the pressure on the team and to shake the jitters off so that they can bounce back and play their brand of basketball.
04:30Question is, can they bring the heat, force a game 3, and keep their dream alive?
04:34What do you think, Anton and Coach Hammer?
04:36They have been here before, two seasons ago against Natran.
04:40Will Gozo and company stepped up big time to force a deciding game number 3 against the eventual champion, Natran Knights.
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04:56And there he is, the MVP, Alan Diwag.
04:59And there is fire in the eyes today of Tony Eno.
05:03Oh yeah, executing that screen roll action.
05:06Soft show.
05:08Slight show, short roll.
05:11No help side defender on Alan Diwag.
05:14Late tag.
05:17They gave him an end 1.
05:19And the King Blazer completes his first 3 point play of the game.
05:25So this is the celebration, get off me.
05:27Right, their flex, get off me.
05:31Right now, Benilde is just getting off here in the first period with a 7 to nothing start.
05:37And that is why Cyrus Cuenco has been called from the bench very early in this contest.
05:43Christopher Hubilla, the rookie of the year.
05:46Gets Mapua on the board.
05:48That's what they need to do.
05:50Finish underneath the basket and just elevate.
05:53And use that athleticism and speed.
05:55Because they have the crowd advantage if we look here.
05:59And if the crowd gets involved, that's a big thing for Mapua.
06:05That's the first turnover of the game for Benilde.
06:08And that's what fuels these Cardinals.
06:11Hubilla, he's taken 2 tough shots already.
06:15And Justin Sanchez, his defense is on point.
06:18Yup, second time that he gets a half to a turnover.
06:24And getting baskets in transition, this Benilde.
06:27The graduating team captain, Mark Sanko, gets on the board for the Blazers.
06:33Only 2 graduating players on their squad.
06:36Sanko and Paul Turco.
06:38Cuenco, breaks free.
06:40No foul called.
06:41Hubilla picks up the loose ball.
06:43Baseline jumper.
06:44Cuenco with the putback.
06:46And one thing that Sai Cuenco brings, crash boards.
06:51If the top player doesn't have the ball, he likes to crash boards.
06:57Sanko gets it down low to Sanchez.
07:00They like this matchup.
07:02Sanchez gives it to Liwag.
07:04Liwag, power move.
07:07The defense is too thin on the inside.
07:09Liwag gets it.
07:11Those paint touches, that's a big thing for Allen.
07:14Especially early in the game.
07:16Escamiz being defended by Justin Sanchez.
07:20Sanchez, 6'5".
07:22Cuenco for 3.
07:24Cyrus Cuenco knocks it down.
07:26And that's what they needed.
07:28Another offensive option.
07:30Sai Cuenco has been lights out the whole season.
07:33Focal point on offense.
07:35Escamiz and Cuenco have been very solid.
07:38And now trying to go for that kill here in Game 2.
07:42Cuenco averaging 11.5 points per contest for the Cardinals.
07:46This is Jomel Anceta.
07:52And I would count quadruple down with what I said in opening day.
07:56This squad will go as far as Jomel Anceta and Ian Torres.
08:00Both have focal points on their offense.
08:04Point of attack.
08:06Both offensively and defensively.
08:08Talking about focal points.
08:10Escamiz answers on the other end.
08:13Despite this being a bad start for Mapua.
08:15They're only down by 5 as we have a timeout.
08:31What is up, NCAA?
08:34My name is Christine Sanagustin.
08:36And today, we are here at the San Sebastian College.
08:39Where they will let us witness their pep rally for this season.
08:42We will see how their athletes prepared for NCAA Season 100.
08:48So come, join me.
08:56We've been preparing for this season.
08:58Knowing that this is a special season.
09:01Season 100.
09:03And I think everybody, the athletes, the coaches, want to be part of this significant event.
09:08We have a lot of rookies that came.
09:12And I hope they can help us to make our team better this season.
09:17Hi guys, let's support LSD or MBTA this coming season.
09:24To the fans of San Sebastian College, alumni.
09:29I hope you support us this coming season.
09:33We don't promise that we won't do our best for this season.
09:37We won't let you down.
09:38You have a lot to look forward to.
09:40Because this season, BASTE's players will be strong.
09:44Go BASTE! Go BASTE! Go BASTE! Go, go!
09:54A 14-9 start in the early goings of Game 2.
09:57The Benil Blazers lead Mapua.
10:01And what a start for the reigning MVP, Alan Diwag.
10:05A three-point play and an under goal stab.
10:12And of course, family of four.
10:17They want to watch him again on Saturday for one final game in the NCAA.
10:22Game number three.
10:24The Mapuans want to celebrate.
10:26Escamiz with a steal.
10:27Clint Escamiz put that finish at the rim.
10:30A sorry miss for Escamiz.
10:33So again, turnovers being forced by Mapua.
10:37Mapua is a scrappy team.
10:39That's why they were fueled by the 10-game winning streak, if I'm not mistaken, correct?
10:43It's 11 now.
10:44It's an 11-game winning streak, including game number one of our finals.
10:49They're fueled by that.
10:50And it's mainly their defense that is catapulting them.
10:54Scrambling defense.
10:58Switch after switch, even if it's so neat.
11:01Okay, so we have a few issues with our shot clock.
11:11It's grounded.
11:15So a little bit of delay here.
11:18And we were seeing Tony Inota getting worked on by their training staff on that bench.
11:27Mapua has not tasted defeat in the NCAA since October 8.
11:32That's almost two months ago.
11:35An overtime loss against San Pedro University.
11:3776-69 was the final score.
11:41Cuenco had 20 points in that game.
11:43Escamiz had 19.
11:49And now, we check out this amazing play from the Benil team captain, Mark Sanko.
11:57That's definitely our McDonald's play of the game brought to you by the new and better McCafe iced coffee.
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12:08Time on the clock, 5 minutes and 39 seconds.
12:13Again, Mapua leads this series after taking game number 1, 84-73.
12:21In the first quarter of that game, Clint Escamiz scored 17 of his 30 points.
12:28But this time around, the defense of Benil tightening things up.
12:34Just a little bit of delay here.
12:37And now, we check out this amazing play from the Benil team captain, Mark Sanko.
12:43That's definitely our McDonald's play of the game brought to you by the new and better McCafe iced coffee.
12:49Time on the clock, 5 minutes and 39 seconds.
12:53Again, Mapua leads this series after taking game number 1, 84-73.
12:57Justin Sanchez and Tony Eno taking turns defending Clint Escamiz.
13:04Yeah, you want to get Clint tired?
13:06Dahil, grabe yung makin ni Clint this season, especially those past two games.
13:13Back to back 30 pieces.
13:2840 seconds on the clock.
13:34It's Mapua possession, Dzeko Bancale is also on the floor now.
13:40Bancale played 8 minutes in game number 1, hit a 3.
13:51Speedy matchup between Bancale and Ancheta.
13:57Bancale to Cuenco.
14:03Cuenco against Sanchez.
14:05Time on the shot clock.
14:06They get it to JC Recto.
14:08Recto with a fadeaway!
14:10JC Recto!
14:12Good read by Cuenco.
14:14Tumak switch ng maaga si Mark Sanko.
14:17Just rolling to that short corner si Cuenco.
14:20Hindi lang Sanchez.
14:21Yung one dribble pull up.
14:23And Recto denies!
14:25Liwag at the rim!
14:26Great defense.
14:27Tingin natin ito, atatakbo na transition ng Mapua.
14:31A third defender now taking his turn at guarding Clint Escamiz as Josh Kahokob.
14:38Escamiz!
14:40Wild shot!
14:41Escamiz grabs his own miss.
14:44Recto, faking a 3, drives.
14:46Bancale, fadeaway from the elbow.
14:49And that's a rebound by Liwag.
14:52An interception by Bancale.
14:55Bancale, all the way!
14:58Errant pass by Mark Sanko.
15:00Masyadong malambot yung pasa.
15:02Inaagaw ni Jico Bancale.
15:04Down low now.
15:05It's just a solitary point.
15:06Feed para nito sa kumpulan ng Pinil.
15:09Zoom action.
15:11Two man game.
15:12Liwag, call for traveling.
15:14Active hands by the Cardinals making life difficult for Liwag.
15:21Alan Liwag tinamahan niya.
15:25And he's down after that weak side tag.
15:29Makikita natin on that zoom action.
15:32Pocket pass.
15:34Zoom action.
15:35Pocket pass.
15:37Igliani right there.
15:38Bancale on that help.
15:52Pinil has committed 6 turnovers already.
15:57And Mapua scored 6 points off of those turnovers.
16:02Yup.
16:03Yan ang mahilap.
16:04Ito ang giningan niya ton.
16:05This was that roll to the short corner by JC Recto.
16:12And then the ensuing turnover na naagaw ni Jico Bancale that he finishes with the left hand.
16:19Mapua scored 9 points coming from their bench.
16:24So that's 9 of the 13 points nanggaling sa bench ng kumpulan ni Coach Randy Alcantara.
16:29So may review dito dun sa contact.
16:31Inadvertent contact.
16:32I don't know if it was inadvertent.
16:34But there was an elbow to the chest.
16:39After the play.
16:40And a little shuffle here on the lineup.
16:43Ian Torres is now in the game as well as Antonio Sebio.
16:46Josh Kahukong entered earlier.
16:53So importante yung second unit na to ng Pinil.
16:57Dahil sanay maglaro ng malalalim na minuto yung second unit naman ng Koponan.
17:03Legends are in the house.
17:05Members of the 1990-1991 back-to-back champion Mapua Cardinals.
17:10Winchester Lemon.
17:12George Baltazar.
17:13Darren Evangelista.
17:14Reynold So.
17:15Nerio Ronquillo.
17:17And of course the man who hit the game winner with 5 seconds left.
17:21To beat San Beda in Game 3.
17:23Benny Cheng.
17:24Yup.
17:25Tapos yung wing nila ng malaki.
17:27Ayun no.
17:28Nag-coach.
17:32So let's see what's the call here by our officials of that replay.
17:37Wow.
17:38Wow.
17:39Sportsman-like foul.
17:40That's the second on sportsman-like foul called on Mapua.
17:52So Alan Liwag now with a chance to add to his point total.
18:02Liwag sinks the first.
18:04Liwag this season shooting just 50% from the free-throw line.
18:09But he tightened up his shot especially in the latter stages of that second round.
18:14And in the final four he was really lights out.
18:19And you can hear the jeering from the Mapua crowd.
18:24As Liwag named MVP at our awarding ceremony prior to this game.
18:35Makes good on both free-throws.
18:38Also named Defensive Player of the Year.
18:40Part of the Mythical Five Team and All Defensive Team.
18:44The man who hails from Alfonso, Cavite.
18:55Three-point lead for the Benillians.
18:59Ian Torres is now in for the Blazers.
19:03Another speedy guard.
19:07Big-time recruit.
19:10Escamiz stops, pops, and connects.
19:13Clint Escamiz.
19:16He makes it look easy.
19:19And you gotta love the way that he is competing.
19:21Yeah, yeah.
19:22There has been a few no-calls due to his attacks.
19:24But he's just holding on.
19:26And this team really revolves around him.
19:28And the more that he engages the defense, the better it is for his teammates.
19:33Meanwhile.
19:36A three by Justin Sanchez.
19:39What a start for Enot and Sanchez on both ends of the court.
19:43Yup.
19:46But we can see that this is a long game.
19:48Nobody wins in the first quarter.
19:50But right now it's a very high-scoring game.
19:53Remember, game number one was 26-20.
19:56Now it's 19-15.
19:58But how about the spring jump by Clint Escamiz?
20:01He can't miss Escamiz.
20:04He did that in the past three games.
20:05And on the flip side, knocking down a triple.
20:08It was Justin Sanchez.
20:11A great sign for the Blazers.
20:13Sanchez.
20:16One-on-one today from beyond the arc.
20:18Escamiz again!
20:20So you know that young mid-range, that's the new lay-up for the younger guys.
20:25Because when you go to the shaded area, the threes are there.
20:28So you need to get three points.
20:31And that elbow to that mid-post area, you need to be able to pull up.
20:35Which is what Clint Escamiz has been doing.
20:37Great defense by Andrei Gliani.
20:38Another stop by the Cardinals.
20:40Escamiz is feeling it.
20:42Six points already.
20:44Escamiz stepping back.
20:46Escamiz stepping back.
20:48Not that time.
20:49A little heat shake.
20:53Eusebio.
20:54Baseline drive.
20:55Anton Eusebio gets on the board.
21:00And what a stretch by Eusebio.
21:03Who puts Benilde ahead 21-17.
21:17What is up, NCAA?
21:19I am Christine Sanagustin.
21:21Join me here at Mapuha University to witness their pep rally.
21:26As a support to their athletes who are ready to compete in NCAA Season 100.
21:32Let's go!
21:41How are your preparations for Season 100?
21:44We had a good off-season.
21:47We had overseas tournaments and practices like Japan and Indonesia.
21:53So it helped our team chemistry.
21:55We rest before training.
21:58We rest and sleep.
22:00And we always train so that we can achieve our goal for Season 100.
22:06Our last season was meaningful.
22:09Our last season was meaningful.
22:11And that's where we get inspiration to make our team better.
22:15Next season, this upcoming Season 100 of NCAA.
22:19I think we will be stronger, better, and more competitive.
22:27Hey, hey, hey!
22:28We see our NCAA fans receiving their free samples from the casino at the booth today.
22:33Because those who germs say yes to good vibes.
22:37Hey, that's actually our batch of volleyball players.
22:42February 20.
22:43Yup, it's almost time.
22:45After Christmas, Beach Volley and then Indoor Volleyball.
22:49Hey, we saw earlier the championship winning squad of Mapuha.
22:54The other team that entered the championship.
22:56Their teammate, Coach Yong.
22:59In the Bay Area right now.
23:01Coach Oli Bernales.
23:03Good day to you all.
23:04He is with EJ Madrid, Banjo-Hillboyna, Patrick Benedicto, and Kuya Omanzi Rodriguez.
23:10Watching the action right now.
23:12And these guys are probably praying.
23:14NCAA Season 100 is international.
23:18Recto.
23:20What a finish by JC Recto.
23:23And this is what we know of JC Recto.
23:25His layup is like a waiter.
23:28His layup is straight to the middle.
23:30There's nothing to believe.
23:32And that's what we're talking about.
23:33That's the difference between him and Antonio Eusebio.
23:35When Recto attacks, the inside of his body is full.
23:39Bakkale gets it to JC.
23:41JC on the move.
23:43JC Recto fouled by Eusebio.
23:45And Kapre.
23:46Boogie.
23:47You see when Eusebio attacks.
23:49He needs to avoid the ball.
23:52This Recto, when he attacks.
23:55He's really holding on.
23:58If he's going to test, he's going to test.
24:00If not, he's going to call the referee.
24:03JC Recto from Batasan Hills, QC.
24:066'4".
24:0723-year-old.
24:09Played high school ball for Arellano University.
24:12But has found a home here as a Mapuan.
24:14Yes.
24:15They're teammates with Sai Huayngo.
24:17They're coach.
24:18Coach Bombet.
24:19Ares Limona.
24:20High school.
24:21He's with us in the coaching staff.
24:23Benil has already committed 8 turnovers in his game.
24:267 steals.
24:287 of the 8 turnovers were steals by Mapua.
24:31Anton, that's a key stat.
24:33His turnover.
24:35Last game.
24:378 turnovers.
24:3828 turnovers rather.
24:40This month of Benil.
24:447 turnovers.
24:46First quarter.
24:47Wow.
24:48Benil cannot afford those mental lapses.
24:53Benil averages 15.9 turnovers per contest.
24:57As you just mentioned.
24:5823 turnovers in game number 1.
25:01Right now, that was the 8th turnover.
25:04That's heavy.
25:05I was talking with Coach Charles earlier before the game started.
25:09He just mentioned that it's a big thing for them.
25:12The turnovers.
25:14Acheta.
25:15Short.
25:16Liwak.
25:18And Liwak will headline for 2.
25:20Liwak will really take it.
25:28Glenn Escamiz.
25:30Named to the mythical 5 for the 2nd straight year.
25:33Getting shysty with it.
25:35Yup.
25:37I really want to know what you will put in the game of those players.
25:41The mid-range jumper.
25:43Because it's important that you take care of that to keep the defense honest.
25:49Alan Liwak, after making his first 3 free throws, missing.
25:58Liwak with 7 points, 4 rebounds, and a block.
26:04Has not rested here in the first period.
26:07That's it.
26:08There's no turning back now.
26:10Oh, but he misses both.
26:133 for 5 from the free throw line here in the first period.
26:17The game is tied.
26:1821-all.
26:19Mahubat.
26:21Hubilia crashing the boards.
26:23And Mahubat cannot save it.
26:27That's how it is.
26:28You need to get both hands.
26:29Because there's a lot of hitting there.
26:32You can't be soft if you're crashing the boards.
26:35And for you to secure that possession, you gotta be strong with the ball.
26:40Mapua playing a full court man-to-man.
26:42Vinil easily breaking the press.
26:45And they give it to their point guard, Jommel Ancheta.
26:50Ancheta transferring Vinil for this purpose, to try to win a championship.
26:57And he's free.
26:58For 3.
26:59In and out.
27:00Liwak, another rebound, and a putback.
27:03And that's what makes Alan Liwak go crashing the boards.
27:07Offensive rebound and finishing in contact.
27:11A 23-point first quarter for Vinil.
27:15They only had 20 after the first period in game number 1.
27:20And that was a foul to give by the Vinil Blazers.
27:27It's really hard.
27:29If you're looking at Alan Liwak, he is 6'6", 6'7".
27:35And he's around 230-240 pounds of muscle power.
27:41So when he boxes out at the bottom, it's heavy, it's hard to push.
27:44He's athletic.
27:46A rebound.
27:48Given to Igliane.
27:49Faking the handoff to Cuenco.
27:51Cuenco from way out.
27:53Short.
27:54Enot with the board.
27:58Vinil holding on to a 2-point lead.
28:01Enot with a crossover.
28:02Hands it off to Sanchez.
28:06Ancheta.
28:089 seconds remaining on the shot clock.
28:1127 seconds remaining here in the first.
28:14Floater is off.
28:15Mangubat.
28:19Gives it to Escamiz.
28:21Playing for the final shot.
28:23Possibly here in the first period.
28:27Escamiz.
28:28Escamiz.
28:32Tony Enot blocking him.
28:35Escamiz.
28:36Changes his mind.
28:37Mangubat for 3!
28:39And the Cardinals take the lead!
28:44At the buzzer!
28:45Lawrence Mangubat!
28:50Clint Escamiz.
28:52Defended by Enot.
28:54Gives it up to the rookie point guard.
28:57And Lawrence Mangubat in his first final series
29:01gives Mapua the lead at the end of one.
29:0524-23!