JAMES Payosing, last season’s NCAA Finals MVP, continues to boost his stock after Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda blasted debuting Keanzel Basketball, 109-59, last night in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

“Siguro, malaking tulong din ang experience last season sa NCAA na nagbigay ng confidence sa akin,” said Payosing after leading the Red Lions to a second straight win.

Payosing had a team-high 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting in 13 minutes of action for Marinero-San Beda.

The transferees also shone for the Red Lions, as Richi Calimag added 14 points, five rebounds and four assists, while Bryan Sajonia and Joe Celzo each scored 12 points.

“Like our last game, hindi pa namin kilala yung kalaban nami so we had to do what need to do better than our last game. Kailangan i-respeto yung kalaban at syempre, nasa D-League sila so hindi pwede i-take for granted,” said Marinero-San Beda coach Yuri Escueta.

Keanzel, made up of the core from Mark Herrera’s AMA Online Education squad, was led by James Martinez’s 14 points.

The scores:

Marinero-San Beda (109) – Payosing 18, Calimag 14, Sajonia 12, Celzo 12, Songcuya 8, Estacio 8, Andrada 6, Lopez 6, Etulle 6, Gonzales 4, Puno 4, Tagle 3, Tagala 3, Royo 3, Jalbuena 2.
Keanzel (59) – Martinez 14, Panlilio 9, Ceniza 9, Alota 9, Gayosa 8, Villaflor 4, Camay 2, Calacalsada 2, Yambao 2, Romero 0, Alina 0, Wong 0, Villamor 0, Ibo 9, Advincula 0.
Quarterscores: 28-16, 62-39, 86-55, 109-59.

Games April 2

(Ynares Sports Arena)
4:30 p.m. – Keanzel Basketball vs CCI-Yengskivel
7:30 p.m. – EcoOil-DLSU vs CEU

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Theodore P. Jurado