Cunanan's clutch triples lift Pirates past Red Lions

The Lyceum Pirates secured a crucial victory against the San Beda Red Lions with a final score of 64-62, improving their chances for the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball Final Four.

Skipper Vincent Cunanan delivered two clutch three-pointers, including the game-winning triple with only 8.6 seconds left, to lift the Pirates.

Cunanan finished the game with 11 points, despite being 0-of-6 from three-point range before his decisive shots.

Gyle Montaño led the Pirates in scoring with 12 points.

The win improved Lyceum's record to 6-5, placing them in joint fourth with the Letran Knights.

San Beda's Bryan Sajonia lost the ball in the ensuing play as time expired.

Cunanan knocked down back-to-back three-pointers to lift Lyceum of the Philippines University to a thrilling 64-62 win over reigning champion San Beda University.

The 24-year-old sniper from Malabacat, Pampanga delivered the cold-blooded trey off a broken play for a 61-60 lead with only 29.6 seconds left.

Penny Estacio hit a tough jumper at the other end to give the Red Lions a 62-61 advantage with 21.4 ticks to go.

With the defense focusing on ace gunners John Barba and Renz Villegas, Cunanan stepped up to sink another triple off the defense of San Beda big man Jomel Puno for a 64-62 lead with only 8.6 seconds to go.