NCAA: Allyn Bulanadi heroics lift San Sebastian past Lyceum

MANILA, Philippines–Allyn Bulanadi fired 19 of his game-high 28 points in the latter half as the San Sebastian Stags repulsed the Lyceum Pirates, 73-71, on Tuesday in the NCAA Season 95 men’s basketball tournament.

Bulanadi, the tournament’s leading scorer, likewise dished out a no-look pass to Romel Calahat underneath for the game-winner with 5.2 seconds remaining.

The Pirates drew one last play to save them from sinking, but Reymar Caduyac lost control when he ran into a defensive wall, allowing the Stags to secure their ninth victory in 15 games.

Already assured of a Final Four showing, the Pirates wasted a 19-point advantage in the second half after Bulanadi went on a scoring binge that shifted the tide in San Sebastian’s favor.

Jaycee Marcelino, the No.1 scorer in the league, led the Pirates (12-4) with 21 points and Mike Nzeusseu had 16, including a spectacular two-hand jam off a Jayvee Marcelino feed.

SAN SEBASTIAN 73—Bulanadi 28, Ilagan 11, Capobres 9, Calma 7, Villapando 7, Calahat 7, Tero 2, Loristo 2, Sumoda 0, Desoyo 0, Altamirano 0, Isidro 0.

LYCEUM 71—Jc. Marcelino 21, Nzeusseu 16, Santos 9, Caduyac 7, Jv. Marcelino 5, Tansingco 5, Ibanez 3, Navarro 3, Valdez 2, David 0, Yong 0, Pretta 0, Guinto 0.

Quarters: 11-26, 33-43, 50-53, 73-71