Benilde, Arellano off to Filoil Preseason quarterfinals alongside Letran, EAC

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and Arellano University crushed San Beda University and Jose Rizal University, respectively, on Wednesday to complete the four NCAA teams advancing to Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup quarterfinals. 

The Blazers waxed hot from downtown to punish the Red Lions with a 102-64 win while the surging Chiefs cruised to their fifth win in a row after an 82-60 victory over the Heavy Bombers. 

Benilde launched 15 huge three-pointers, four of which came from veteran guard Tony Ynot as he finished with 12 points, six assists, and three rebounds against his old team to help his current one improve to 6-1. 

Bonn Daja and transferee Shawn Umali chipped in 13 and 10 markers each in a balanced offense for the Blazers. 

The Red Lions, meanwhile, fell to a 2-4 card with three more games in their schedule, taking on Emilio Aguinaldo College, Lyceum of the Philippines University, and rival Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the coming days. 

Earlier, Arellano remained unbeaten with King Vinoya ruling on both ends after tallying 29 points, eight rebounds, five steals, and one assist as the Chiefs ended the elimination round with an impressive 6-3 card. 

Benilde and Arellano complete an unlikely top-four NCAA team in the preseason showcase alongside Letran and EAC. 

The resurgent Knights currently hold a 7-1 record to lead the NCAA bracket while the Generals feature a 6-1 card. 

—JKC, GMA Integrated News