First Tuesday doubleheader set for NCAA Season 98

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Arellano seeks to replicate its 2016 start with consecutive victories, as it faces San Sebastian in the first game of the doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon.

Fresh from its 63-58 victory over Emilio Aguinaldo College this past Saturday, the Chiefs were appreciative of the contributions Shane Menina provided in the match.

The Cebuano guard netted a game-high fifteen points and grabbed five rebounds, and provided key leadership down the stretch.

Head coach Cholo Martin shared post-match, "Alam naman natin yung laro niya eh." He adds, "And yung timing, and yung adjustment niya and yung adjustment niya sa team niya kasi nga bag siya sa team namin. So okay naman, good result naman."

Arellano is hoping to claim back-to-back victories as they go up against the Golden Stags, who are making their season debut.

Behind rising Ichie Altamirano and head coach Egay Macaraya, San Sebastian are hopeful their offseason efforts, which included a spot in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup semifinals, yield a return to the NCAA postseason.

The second game of the doubleheader sees EAC and San Beda tangle after suffering Opening Day defeats on Saturday.

The Red Lions are raring to go after suffering a 66-55 loss to Mapua, their first season-opening defeat since 2005.

James Kwekuteye led the team with fifteen points, but was the only one in double figures. Yuri Escueta hopes for a better performance from Ralph Penuela and Jacob Cortez, who each made just two field goals this past Saturday.

As for the Generals, they are seeking to bounce back after a disappointing final few minutes, putting to waste a double-double effort from Allen Liwag.