3 August 2018
By Maxine Louise Lagman
Manila, Philippines – It might have taken a long time, but the Emilio Aguinaldo College finally earned their first win in a hard-fought battle, surprising San Sebastian College in an overtime thriller, 79-77, Friday in the NCAA Season 94 senior’s basketball tournament at the Filoil Flying V Center in San Juan.
San Sebastian dominated more than half of the game, even ending the third quarter with a seven-point advantage, 55-48.
But the Generals surged coming into the fourth and made a run that led to a 69-all dreadlock after Renz-Ivan Gonzales shot his two free throws.
The Stags was a wall to take down coming into the overtime, but the Generals overturned a four-point deficit that gave them back the lead, thanks to crucial baskets from Hamidou Laminou and Jerome Garcia.
Ian Valdez attempted a corner trey, but the time has expired and sealed the win for the Generals.
JP Magullano had his best game yet with a stunning double-double record of 30 points on 11-of-16 shooting and 17 rebounds, helping the Generals earn their first win of the season in five games.
On the other hand, Michael Calisaan’s 23 points was put to waste as they go down a 2-4 win-loss record in the tournament.
The Scores:
EAC 79 – Magullano 30, Laminou 13, Garcia 13, Gonzales 7, Mendoza 4, Bugarin 4, Bautista 2, Cruz 2, Diego 2, Robin 2, Tampoc 0, Natividad 0.
San Sebastian 77 – Calisaan 23, Bulanadi 14, Capobres 13, Dela Cruz 8, Villapando 7, Calma 7, Sumoda 4, Valdez 1, Are 0, Baytan 0, Desoyo 0, Arciaga 0.
Quarter Scores: 12-19, 28-37, 48-55, 69-69, 79-77 (OT)
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