MANILA, Philippines – University of Santo Tomas shoots for its second straight win while San Beda tries to bounce back from a defeat to Ateneo when they play separate rivals on Wednesday in the FilOil Flying V Preseason Premier League at The Arena in San Juan. Coming off an impressive 79-70 win over La Salle, the Growling Tigers battle the new-look National University in the final game of a five-game bill at 4 p.m.
On the other hand, the NCAA champions Red Lions hope to erase a bitter memory after losing to the Eagles, 90-87, when they battle the Arellano University Chiefs at 2:15 p.m.
In the other seniors match, Letran takes on Emilio Aguinaldo College at 12:30 p.m.
In beating the Green Archers, UST mentor Pido Jarencio got impressive efforts from new recruits Karim Abdul and Kevin Ferrer along with veteran guard Jeric Fortuna, who scored 20 points.
They will battle an NU team that will feature Cameroonian center Emmanuel Mbe and rookie sensation Ray Parks.
The rookie is the son of former PBA Best Import winner Bobby Parks.
Jonas Terrado, Manila Bulletin
