Miggy Corteza put on another stellar show and College of St. Benilde punched its way to the semis of the Sportsclick AsiaBasket International Championship Thursday at the MABA Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
With Corteza leading the way, the Charles Tiu-mentored Blazers beat Shawarma Shack Pilipinas, 79-68, in one of four games of the day for their third win in a row.
Corteza continued to make a case for the MVP award as he tallied 18 points on 8-for-13 shooting, seven rebounds, and two assists.
Migs Oczon added 13 points, four rebounds, five assists, and five steals, while Zenric Jarque and Robi Nayve each had nine markers off the bench.
CSB is playing against Harimau Malaysia at presstime for a chance to sweep Group A play.
San Beda’s own semis bid was stalled after losing to Kuala Lumpur Aseel in double overtime, 108-106.
Meantime, Sanzar Pharmaceuticals scored its first win by downing MFT Fruitmasters, 75-73.
