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NCAA: Lyceum holds off San Sebastian for maiden junior finals berth

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/tvpatrol/11/07/20191108-lpu.jpg"/><figcaption>The Lyceum Junior Pirates will play in the NCAA finals for the first time. Josh Albelda, ABS-CBN Sports</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines—The Lyceum Junior Pirates are headed to the finals of the NCAA juniors basketball tournament for the first time, after a thrilling 78-76 victory over the San Sebastian Staglets, Friday at the Cuneta Astrodome.John Barba exploded for 36 points, McLaude Guadana had a typical all-around effort of 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, and the Junior Pirates recovered from a double-digit deficit in the first half to seize the victory.They will play the San Beda Red Cubs in the best-of-3 finals. The top-seeded Red Cubs punched their ticket to the championship round last Tuesday, with an 82-79 win over the No. 4 La Salle Greenhills.The Junior Pirates were seeded second in the Final 4 but had to maximize their twice-to-beat advantage, after losing 84-75 to the Staglets, also last Tuesday.San Sebastian appeared headed for another upset in the do-or-die game, leading 44-37 at the half.But the Junior Pirates dominated the third quarter, 19-10, to seize the lead, and continued to fend off the Staglets in the payoff period. Milo Janao made it a two-point game late, but Lyceum escaped with the win after Rafael Are&#x27;s halfcourt heave at the buzzer fell inches short.Dylan Darbin had 18 points, and Kim Bulasa put up 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists for the Staglets. Nikko Aguilar added 14 markers for the third-seeded squad.This is the first time that Lyceum made the Final 4 -- and the first time that they will make the Finals -- since joining the NCAA.<div>The Scores:</div>LYCEUM 78 -- Barba 36, Guadana 14, Montano 10, Omandac 7, Panganiban 6, Garing 3, Ragasa 2, Gamlanga 0, Garro 0, Santos 0, Caringal 0, Caduyac 0, Gudmalin 0, Dejelo 0.SAN SEBASTIAN 76 -- Darbin 18, Bulasa 15, Aguilar 14, Janao 9, Barroga 6, Are 6, Una 4, Perez 2, Concha 2, Brizo 0, Lustina 0.Quarters: 18-20, 37-44, 56-54, 78-76.<div>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</div>

Junior Pirates downed the Staglets 78-76 on Friday to set up a best-of-3 title series with top-seeded San Beda.

Junior Pirates downed the Staglets 78-76 on Friday to set up a best-of-3 title series with top-seeded San Beda.

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NCAA: Lyceum holds off San Sebastian for maiden junior finals berth

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published November 08, 2019 04:47 PM PHT

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Updated November 08, 2019 04:48 PM PHT

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