De La Salle-Zobel crushed National University, 69-52 yesterday to sweep the first round of the UAAP Juniors basketball tournament at the Blue Eagle gym.
Axel Torres led the team with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals. Gabby Reyes and Henri Subido added 14 and 9 markers respectively for the Junior Archers, who is looking to capture its first title since the team of Joshua Webb, Jeric Fortuna, Jed Manguera and company won the championship back in 2007.
Entering the second round, the team enjoys a 2-game lead over defending champion Ateneo who lost to UST 54-52.
Box Scores:
DLSZ 69 – Torres 14, Reyes 14, Subido 9, Yu 6, Boo 6, Betia 6, Lim 4, Velhagen 4, Joven 2, Bederi 2, Tempongko 2
NU 52 – Atangan 15, Baliton 12, Rivero 9, Napa 5, Busa 5, Tansaingco 4, Subrabas 2, Tendenilla 0, Lutia 0, Lopena 0, Lapiz 0, Battad 0
Quarterscores: 11-10;32-25;49-34;69-52