Arellano beats Letran 67-65 in NCAA men's basketball

In a closely contested NCAA Season 100 men's basketball game, Arellano University edged out Colegio de San Juan de Letran with a score of 67-65 on November 13 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in Manila.

Despite being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, Arellano relied heavily on their defensive strategy to secure the victory over the Knights.

Greg Borromeo was recognized as the player of the game for his standout defensive performance against Letran's Jimboy Estrada, limiting him to just 10 points and forcing seven turnovers.

A key moment in the game came when Arellano's Basti Valencia scored a crucial basket with 18.7 seconds left after a turnover by Estrada, which helped secure their victory.

Letran's Kobe Monje had an impressive performance with a career-high 24 points but missed a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer.

The Knights' season ended due to 21 turnovers and concluded with an overall record of 8-10 after a disappointing 2-16 showing in Season 99.