Letran, San Sebastian contest last NCAA Final 4 spot

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Letran, San Sebastian contest last NCAA Final 4 spot

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Updated Oct 24, 2017 06:18 AM PHT

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Games today (MOA Arena, Pasay)

1 p.m.- San Sebastian vs St. Benilde (juniors)
3 p.m.- San Sebastian vs Letran (seniors)

Rey Nambatac (6) fires up a jumper against San Sebastian in this file photo. Arvin Lim, ABS-CBN Sports

MANILA, Philippines — San Sebastian College and Colegio de San Juan de Letran shoot for the fourth and last ticket to the stepladder semifinal bus as they take on each other in a knockout duel in the 93rd NCAA basketball tournament at the MOA Arena in Pasay City on Tuesday.

Letran rode Rey Nambatac’s 25-point performance and turned back Arellano University, 70-68, last Friday at the Filoil Arena in San Juan City to set up a 3:30 p.m. duel with the Stags in another knockout affair.

“We’re good and ready for them,” said Letran coach Jeff Napa.

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San Sebastian and Letran split their two elimination-round matches, although the Stags had the last laugh when they routed the Knights, 95-64, on September 26.

The Knights won the first one, 79-75, in overtime on August 15.

For San Sebastian mentor Egay Macaraya, defense will make the biggest difference.

“If we can show the same defensive intensity that we had in our last meeting, we have a chance,” said Macaraya.

San Sebastian has made it this far by holding down opponents to 70. 2 points a game, next only to San Beda College’s 65.2 and Jose Rizal University’s 69.

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The 23-year-old Nambatac, who is playing his fifth and last season as he turns pro this year, is expected to be the focal point of Letran’s attack after his memorable effort the last time out.

Nambatac said he’s ready for the challenge.

“I’m looking forward for this match,” said Nambatac, who cut shot the PBA rookie combine on Monday to join team practice in the afternoon.

In juniors’ play, San Sebastian and La Salle Greenhills shoot for the last Final Four berth as the two tackle each other at 1 p.m.

The winner takes on San Beda, the elimination round top seed, on October 27 also at MOA.

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No. 2 Mapua University and No. 3 Letran clash in the other Final Four pairing.

San Beda and Mapua own a twice-to-beat edge.

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