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De La Salle University‘s Mason against University of Santo Tomas’ Collins Akowe. Photo from 19th FilOil Preseason Cup.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779277846061AJG_6911.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="De La Salle University‘s Mason against University of Santo Tomas’ Collins Akowe. Photo from 19th FilOil Preseason Cup."/>De La Salle University‘s Mason against University of Santo Tomas’ Collins Akowe. Photo from 19th FilOil Preseason Cup.MANILA — Mason Amos hit the game-winning three-pointer as De La Salle University took down University of Santo Tomas, 79-78, for its first win in the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Wednesday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. </div>Amos finished with 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists as the Green Archers notched their first win in the tilt after previously losing to National University in their opening assignment, 64-70.“My motto was even if I miss, I’ll just keep on shooting,” said Amos, who also hit a game-tying triple in crunch time before finishing 2-of-4 from rainbow country.Jacob Cortez was also pivotal in the win, hitting a crucial triple at the 1:55 mark to cut the deficit to one, 72-73, before finishing with 13 points, six assists, four rebounds, and a steal.On the other hand, Collins Akowe had 16 points and 13 rebounds but missed on his game-winning attempt. Mark Llemit also scored 16, while Koji Buenaflor and Ice Danting added 11 and 10, respectively.In an intense NCAA bout, Titing Manalili took charge in overtime to steer Colegio de San Juan de Letran to a 75-71 win over College of Saint Benilde.Manalili finished with 14 points, three assists, two rebounds, and two steals as the Knights notched their first victory in two games, while Jimboy Estrada fired 21 points, five rebounds, three steals, and two assists.Chad Gammad added 10 points, two rebounds, and two steals, while Kevin Santos had eight points, seven rebounds, and four steals.Meanwhile, Allen Liwag paced the Blazers with 13 points, six rebounds, and two assists in their first loss after opening their campaign with a 71-62 win over University of Perpetual Help.Earlier, Lyceum of the Philippines University dumped Arellano University in overtime, 82-75, for its first win in the summer tournament.Renz Villegas led the way with 22 points, four rebounds, and three assists, while Mathew Rubico stuffed the stat sheet with 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, and five steals.Jonathan Daileg added 13 points, six rebounds, and two assists, while Roger Ondoa posted an 11-point, 11-rebound outing.The Chiefs absorbed their second straight overtime loss in as many days after also falling to Emilio Aguinaldo College on Monday.Basti Valencia led Arellano with 16 points, while Ray Ladica added 15 points and three rebounds.In another NCAA affair, Jose Rizal University overwhelmed Perpetual Help, 66-54, to sustain its hot start.Newcomer Lawrence Mangubat led the Heavy Bombers to their second straight win with 21 points, four rebounds, and four assists, while Chris Hubilla added 12 points and eight rebounds, and Sean Salvador scored 10 points.No player from Perpetual finished in double figures, with Cedrick de Guzman leading the team with eight points.

Mason Amos hit the game-winning three-pointer as De La Salle University took down University of Santo Tomas, 79-78, for its first win in the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Wednesday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

Mason Amos hit the game-winning three-pointer as De La Salle University took down University of Santo Tomas, 79-78, for its first win in the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Wednesday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

FilOil: Amos hits game-winner as La Salle downs UST; Letran, JRU, LPU log wins

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FilOil: Amos hits game-winner as La Salle downs UST; Letran, JRU, LPU log wins

Rom Anzures,

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Published May 20, 2026 07:55 PM PHT

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