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NCAA: EAC hands Lyceum first loss; Letran loses anew
Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) handed Lyceum of the Philippines University its first loss in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament with an 83-76 overtime victory.
The Generals, who improved to 3-3, bounced back after a fourth quarter meltdown and limited the Pirates to just two points in overtime.
King Gurtiza led EAC with 18 points, including a clutch basket that forced overtime, supported by Nat Cosejo (14 points), Ralph Robin (13 points), and Nicole Quinal (11 points).
Lyceum, now with a 6-1 record, was led by JM Bravo with 18 points, while Mclaude Guadaña added 13, and Enoch Valdez had 12.
Vince Cunanan's layup gave Lyceum a brief 74-72 lead in the final minute of regulation, but Gurtiza tied the game with 36 seconds left.
Shawn Umali of Lyceum did not play due to suspension.
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