MANILA, Philippines—Calvin Abueva fouled out early but it didn’t keep San Sebastian from weathering a late-game push by Perpetual Help.
With Ian Sangalang and Ronald Pascual in tow, the Stags restored order en route to an 80-62 win over the Altas Thursday night in the NCAA Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil flying V Arena in San Juan city.
“We were lucky we had a lead,” said SSC head coach Allan Trinidad on Abueva fouling out.
“We made some adjustments on our defense but our offense was still sloppy; sana just in time against San Beda ma-improve namin,” added Trinidad, whose squad battles defending champion San Beda on Monday.
Sangalang, this season’s would-be MVP, chalked up another double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds on top of two steals and two blocks.
Continue reading: San Sebastian thwarts Perpetual Help, secures playoff for 2nd place
Editor's note: Let's now hope that Letran can get that #2 spot or at least the #3 spot so that the Knights can meet the Stags on the semifinal round. That match up would heavily favor Letran having won both elimination round games.
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