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NCAA: EAC holds off Arellano for back-to-back wins

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/10/02/20181002eac.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Jerome Garcia (47) towed EAC to its second straight victory. Richard Esguerra, <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/ncaa/photos">ABS-CBN Sports</a></figcaption></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines -- Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) nearly squandered a massive lead but did enough down the stretch to hold off Arellano University, 78-70, for their second straight win in the NCAA Season 94 tournament Tuesday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan.Veteran Jerome Garcia led the way for EAC, firing 25 points on top of 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while JP Magullano had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Hamadou Lamidou (14 points) also finished in double digits for the Generals.The Generals built on their shock 69-67 triumph over De La Salle-College of St. Benilde last week, and improved to 4-11 in the tournament.Meanwhile, Arellano dropped to 4-10, and the Chiefs are now formally eliminated from the race to the semifinals.“I&#x27;m very thankful that what we&#x27;re doing in practice, nagta-translate ngayon. &#x27;Yung teamwork, cohesive na kami ngayon,” said EAC coach Ariel Sison after the game.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/ncaa/news/2018/09/30/galvelo-proves-worth-letran-player-week-47605">READ: Koy Galvelo proves his worth for Letran as Player of the Week</a></li></ul>EAC led by as much as 19 points in the first half, and were still ahead, 63-50, heading into the final frame when the Chiefs made their move behind point guard Levi dela Cruz. His triple sparked an 11-2 exchange that made it a 5-point game, 66-61, with still 3:44 to play.But the Generals got huge buckets from Laminou, who converted a lay-up then completed an and-1 to push his team to a 72-63 lead. A triple by by dela Cruz made it a six-point game with 1:54 to go, but Garcia was quick to respond, splashing a three-pointer on the other end.Arellano had one last opportunity when Renz Gonzales was called for an unsportsmanlike foul, leading to two free throws from Arellano point guard Guilmer dela Torre. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, they blew the bonus possession, with Ian Alban missing a wild shot under pressure from Laminou.This marks only the second time in Season 94 that EAC has put together a winning streak.“Tuloy-tuloy pa,” said Sison. “Meron pa kaming three games.”Dela Cruz had 15 points, while Alban finished with 14 for the Chiefs. However, their first half deficit proved too much to overcome for Arellano, which lost for the fifth straight game. <div>The scores:</div>EAC 78 -- Garcia 25, Magullano 15, Laminou 14, Bautista 6, Neri 6, Bugarin 4, Mendoza 3, Gonzales 2, Tampoc 2, Corilla 1, Cadua 0, Diego 0.ARELLANO 70 -- Dela Cruz 15, Alban 14, Dela Torre 12, Concepcion 10, Alcoriza 6, Bayla 4, Canete 4, Sacramento 2, Ongolo Ongolo 1, Viloria 1, Segura 1, Sera Josef 0.Quarter scores: 21-11, 48-30, 63-50, 78-70For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) nearly squandered a massive lead but did enough down the stretch to hold off Arellano University, 78-70, for their second straight win in the NCAA Season 94 tournament.

Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) nearly squandered a massive lead but did enough down the stretch to hold off Arellano University, 78-70, for their second straight win in the NCAA Season 94 tournament.

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NCAA: EAC holds off Arellano for back-to-back wins

Camille B. Naredo,

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Published Oct 02, 2018 04:13 PM PHT

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