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FIlOil: NU pulls off come-from-behind win vs Perpetual to complete sweep of elims

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="From the FilOil Sports Facebook page" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/08/18/nu-bulldogs-filoil-fb-8182022.jpg"/><figcaption><em>From the FilOil Sports Facebook page</em></figcaption></figure></div><p><br/>National University (NU) pulled off an 87-82 come-from-behind win against University of Perpetual Help to complete a sweep of the 2022 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup elimination round on Wednesday at Filoil EcoOil Centre.</p><p>John Lloyd Clemente starred with 21 points, five of them coming in the Bulldogs&#x27; 16-2 run during the last three minutes. This turned a 9-point deficit into their eighth win in as many games in Group A. </p><p>Germy Mahinay and PJ Palacielo contributed 12 markers apiece and a combined for 14 rebounds.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/17/22/filoil-nu-on-verge-of-elims-sweep-after-beating-eac">FilOil: NU on verge of elims sweep after beating EAC</a></li></ul><p>NU looked like it would cruise to an easy victory when the Altas went on a 19-4 rampage to seize an 80-71 lead. Fortunately for the Bulldogs, Clemente rallied the troops for a fine finish where they allowed just one make for their opponents.</p><p>&quot;Even though we won, the way we performed, medyo nag-relax nung dulo e. Ang ini-instill namin dito is defense-first, so we had to remind them about that,&quot; said head coach Jeff Napa, as they turn their attention to a quarterfinals pairing with Group B&#x27;s lowest-seeded squad.</p><p>For Perpetual, Kim Aurin topped the scoring column with 23 points. They have one more opportunity to improve their 2-5 standing when they take on 1-5 Arellano University on Saturday.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/17/22/filoil-paraiso-helps-letran-eliminate-former-team-ust">Filoil: Paraiso helps Letran eliminate former team UST</a></li></ul><p>Meanwhile, San Sebastian College-Recoletos remained in the playoff race after frustrating Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 69-64.</p><p>Ian Suico came up clutch, converting four charities in the last two minutes to help the Golden Stags hold off the charging Knights and hang on to a much-needed win that hiked their record to 3-3.</p><p>&quot;Sabi ni Coach Egay, every game, dapat manalo kami. Lahat kami, low morale, pero sabi namin, dapat umayos kami para makabawi,&quot; said coach Louie Bautista, who called the shots in lieu of Egay Macaraya, a day after they suffered a sorry loss in the 2022 PBA D-League Aspirants Cup.</p><p>The NCAA rivals were all even at 63 with 3:06 left on the clock before San Sebastian went on a 7-2 run, with all of their points coming from free throws, to put the game away. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/15/22/filoil-xyrus-torres-sparks-feus-rout-of-jru">FilOil: Xyrus Torres sparks FEU&#x27;s rout of JRU</a></li></ul><p>Suico wound up with 13 points, while Itchie Altamirano tallied an all-around 12 markers, seven assists, five rebounds, and four steals.</p><p>The Golden Stags will boost their bid for the quarterfinals if they triumph over winless Jose Rizal University on Saturday. On the other hand, the also 3-3 Knights end the eliminations with a duel opposite perfect De La Salle University, a must-win match for them to have a chance at moving on to the next round.</p><div><strong>The scores:</strong></div><div><strong>First Game:</strong></div><p>NU 87 -- Clemente 21, Mahinay 12, Palacielo 12, Enriquez 11, Malonzo 10, Manansala 6, Galinato 6, Figueroa 3, Padrones 3, Minerva 2, Yu 1, Casinillo 0, Gulapa 0, Tibayan 0.</p><p>PERPETUAL 82 -- Aurin 23, Nitura 16, Omega 9, Razon 8, Ferreras 7, Abis 4, Barcuma 4, Orgo 3, Egan 2, Martel 2, Boral 2, Cuevas 2, Flores 0.<br/>Quarters: 21-13, 40-38, 61-57, 87-82.</p><div><strong>Second Game:</strong></div><p>SAN SEBASTIAN 69 -- Suico 13, Altamirano 12, Felebrico 11, Sumoda 10, Desoyo 8, Cosari 4, Janao 3, Calahat 2, Escobido 2, Yambing 2, Una 2, Shanoda 0, Barroga 0, Concha 0, Cruz 0.</p><p>LETRAN 64 -- Sangalang 17, Reyson 12, Yu 9, Guarino 8, Paraiso 8, Ariar 4, Caralipio 2, Bataller 2, Olivario 2, Tolentino 0, Go 0, Lantaya 0.</p><p>Quarters: 21-23, 43-38, 55-54, 69-64.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong><br/> </div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2036100" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

NU pulled off an 87-82 come-from-behind win against Perpetual Help to complete a sweep of the 2022 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup elimination round.