Bryan Sajonia turns in an environment friendly recreation off the bench as San Beda thwarts Lyceum within the opening recreation of the NCAA Season 100 males’s basketball match
MANILA, Philippines – Bryan Sajonia seemed proper at house at San Beda as he catapulted the Purple Lions to a rousing begin of their title-retention bid.
Sajonia shone in his San Beda debut, netting 18 factors and 5 rebounds in a 79-63 demolition of Lyceum within the opening recreation of the NCAA Season 100 males’s basketball match on the Mall of Asia Area on Saturday, September 7.
A transferee from UAAP faculty FEU, Sajonia proved to be an image of effectivity, posting a plus-minus of +27 in 16 minutes off the bench.
“The explanation why we bought him was due to what he can do. Understanding Bryan, no matter he can do, be it rebounding, aiding, or scoring, he’ll do it,” mentioned Purple Lions head coach Yuri Escueta in a mixture of Filipino and English.
“However what we noticed as his greatest energy is his protection. I believe he was capable of do job defensively guarding the shooters of LPU.”
That protection rubbed off on the remainder of San Beda because the Purple Lions stored the Pirates scoreless within the final 5 minutes of the primary half.
Down 11-31 within the second quarter, Lyceum fought again and unleashed an 18-2 rally capped by a Mclaude Guadaña three-pointer to drag inside 29-33.
However the Pirates fired blanks for the rest of the interval and witnessed San Beda draw back once more, with Sajonia scoring 4 straight factors to finish an 11-0 run that restored order for the Purple Lions, who entered the break up 44-29.
“It’s simple to suit Bryan into the staff due to his expertise, ability degree, and the tenacious protection that he has,” mentioned Escueta.
Andrada backstopped Sajonia with 13 factors and 6 rebounds, James Payosing and RC Calimag added 8 factors every, whereas Jomel Puno chimed in 6 factors, 9 rebounds, and a couple of steals.
Nygel Gonzales added 5 factors and eight rebounds as San Beda beat Lyceum for the fourth straight time, with the Purple Lions overcoming the Pirates’ twice-to-beat benefit within the Ultimate 4 final season on the best way to the crown.
Guadaña paced Lyceum with 22 factors and 9 rebounds, whereas John Barba fired 13 factors.
The Pirates didn’t hit their mark, going 29% (20-of-69) from the sector, 19% (6-of-31) from three-point land, and 65% (17-of-26) from the free throw line.
The Scores
San Beda 79 – Sajonia 18, Andrada 13, Payosing 8, Rc. Calimag 8, Bonzalida 7, Puno 6, Gonzales 5, Songcuya 5, Estacio 3, Jalbuena 2, Celzo 2, Royo 2, Ri. Calimag 2, Tagle 0, Culdora 0.
Lyceum 63 – Guadana 22, Barba 13, Villegas 8, Montano 5, Bravo 5, Cunanan 3, Moralejo 2, Palingayan 2, Aviles 2, Panelo 1, Paulo 0, Paulo 0, Gordon 0, Penafiel 0, Caduyac 0, Daileg 0.
Quarters: 29-11, 44-29, 59-44, 79-63.
– Rappler.com
