Benilde-LSGH Triumphs Over Letran in Overtime, Sets Stage for NCAA Juniors Final Four Showdown
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In a thrilling overtime game, Benilde-La Salle Green Hills (LSGH) secured a 78-74 victory against the defending champions, Colegio de San Juan Letran, in the NCAA Season 100 juniors basketball Final Four. This win, which broke a seven-year losing streak against Letran, was crucial for LSGH as they head into Game 2 with hopes of dethroning the two-time champions. Key players Arle Podador and Gian Gomez led the charge for LSGH, with Podador's performance in overtime proving decisive.
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LSGH ended a seven-year losing streak against Letran with a 78-74 overtime win in the NCAA Season 100 juniors basketball Final Four.
The game was crucial as it was Game 1 of the Final Four, with LSGH now set to face Letran in Game 2.
Arle Podador and Gian Gomez were pivotal for LSGH, with Podador scoring 19 points and Gomez contributing 18 points.
Letran's Jhuniel Dela Rama was ejected in the fourth quarter, impacting the game's outcome.
LSGH played without star guard Guillian Quines and head coach Renren Ritualo, who were suspended from the previous game.
Letran plans to appeal the suspension of Dela Rama, who faces a one-game ban.
