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NCAA: Arellano shackles Perpetual in 4th quarter to complete comeback
Arellano University clinched an outright Final Four berth in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament with a 66-59 comeback victory over University of Perpetual Help System DALTA.
Maverick Vinoya led the Chiefs with a game-high 20 points, stepping up in the absence of key big man JL Capulong who sustained an ankle injury.
T-mc Ongotan and Renzo Abiera also provided crucial offense, with Abiera hitting key three-pointers that initiated Arellano's surge.
The Chiefs' defense was pivotal in the fourth quarter, limiting Perpetual Help to only four points and one field goal, while capitalizing on the Altas' 22 turnovers.
Coach Chico Manabat emphasized the team's practiced intensity on defense and their resilience in clutch moments.
The win moved Arellano to five victories in the tournament.
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