Blazers force deciding Game 3 after gritty win over Knights

In Game 2 of the NCAA Season 98 Finals, College of St. Benilde defeated Letran 76-71 to force a deciding Game 3.

Coach Charles Tiu challenged MVP Will Gozum after Letran's Louie Sangalang outplayed him in Game 1; Gozum responded with 21 points and 10 rebounds while limiting Sangalang to just 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Tiu also surprised Letran by playing Migs Oczon, who was ruled out due to an ankle injury but played a crucial role in the win with 15 points.

Despite Benilde's momentum, Tiu acknowledges that Letran remains the champion team and will have advantages in Game 3 at Ynares Center.