Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) secured its second consecutive victory in the NCAA Season 101 men's basketball tournament by defeating San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 86-71.
The Generals strengthened their position in Group B with a 3-3 win-loss record after a dominant second half performance.
EAC coach Jerson Cabiltes emphasized the importance of the win to keep pace with other teams in their group, stating, "We need to catch up. It would be very hard for us if we lose this one."
After a narrow one-point lead at halftime, EAC extended their advantage in the third quarter and maintained control throughout the remainder of the game.
Wilmar Oftana led EAC's scoring with 18 points and 10 rebounds, supported by Jude Bagay's 17 points and Deo Lucero's 13 points.
San Sebastian suffered their third consecutive loss, bringing their record to 1-5, despite Jhuniel Dela Rama's 20-point, 15-rebound effort.
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