NCAA: EAC beats Arellano in OT, San Sebastian rallies past Letran

EAC’s King Gurtiza in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament.–NCAA PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—Emilio Aguinaldo College outlasted Arellano, 87-80, in overtime in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at San Juan Arena.

King Gurtiza scored five straight points in OT that gave the Generals an 82-79 cushion with 2:54 remaining. He finished with 18 points, four rebounds and three assists.

Harvey Pagsanjan also stepped up for EAC with 13 points and nine rebounds while Nobie Lucero chipped in 11.

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Lorenz Capulong posted a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Chiefs, who forced extra session following a clutch layup by Maverick Vinoya with 4.8 ticks to go in regulation. Vinoya also registered a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Stags rally

San Sebastian came back from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to stun Letran, 91-84.

The Knights looked well on their way to victory after establishing a 77-63 advantage before the Stags fought back.

San Sebastian, which outscored Letran 28-9 in the final frame, drew 30 points from rising star Rafael Are. Are also collected six rebounds and six assists.

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San Sebastian stunned Letran in the fourth quarter, limiting the Knights to only nine points in the payoff period while scoring 28 points in the comeback rally.

Harold Ricio and Tristan Felebrico also helped the cause with 14 points each.

Kobe Monje and James Jumao-as combined for 32 points for the Knights, who dropped their first game under new coach Allen Ricardo.