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Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s Chad Gammad (#3) and Jose Rizal University’s Chris Hubilla (#72). Handout photo/19th FilOil Preseason Cup.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783678589892IMG_1393.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s Chad Gammad (#3) and Jose Rizal University’s Chris Hubilla (#72). Handout photo/19th FilOil Preseason Cup.MANILA — Colegio de San Juan de Letran and Jose Rizal University (JRU) stunned their respective UAAP opponents to advance to the semifinals of the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Friday at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.</div>The Knights eliminated University of Santo Tomas (UST) in overtime, 103-102, behind Chad Gammad’s 27 points on 7-of-14 shooting from beyond the arc to help his squad overcome a seven-point deficit in the extra period.“Yung composure nila down the stretch, hindi talaga sila bumitaw, so I really appreciate their efforts,” said Letran head coach Allen Ricardo.Jimboy Estrada was equally crucial with 22 points, three of which came in the final 13 seconds to cut their deficit to one, 101-102, while Titing Manalili orchestrated the offense with 12 points, 15 assists, six rebounds, and two steals.Manalili’s steal also set up George Diamante’s go-ahead basket with only 4.6 seconds left, with the rookie forward tallying 11 points, seven rebounds, four steals, and three assists.On the other hand, Amiel Acido led the Growling Tigers with 20 points on four three-pointers, while Koji Buenaflor and Peter Osang chipped in 18 and 17 points, respectively.Unfortunately for UST, those efforts were not enough as the Growling Tigers committed four of their 22 turnovers in overtime, proving costly in the end.Meanwhile, JRU also secured its spot in the semifinals after outlasting National University (NU), 62-61, in the curtain-raiser.Jalen Garcia led the Heavy Bombers with 17 points, while Chris Hubilla had his way inside and tallied 15 points.For the Bulldogs, Mo Diassana posted 13 points, 17 rebounds, and two blocks, but his efforts went to waste as NU squandered its 56-49 lead in the final six minutes.JRU and Letran will face off in the knockout semifinals on Sunday, July 19.<div> The scores:</div><div>First Game:</div>JRU 62 - Garcia 17, Hubilla 15, Eligado 8, Laurenaria 7, Salvador 5, Mangubat 3, Palis 3, Masiglat 3, Lozano 1, Panapanaan 0, Garupil 0, Duque 0, Bagro 0.NU 61 - Jumamoy 13, Diassana 13, Palacielo 10, Reyes 6, Padrones 5, Alfanta 4, Serrano 4, Laconsay 3, Francisco 2, Garcia 1, Cartel 0, Figueroa 0, Solomon 0.Quarterscores: 14-15, 29-32, 47-50, 62-61.<div>Second Game:</div>Letran 103 - Gammad 27, Estrada 22, Buensalida 19, Manalili 12, Diamante 11, Cargo 4, Siena 3, Santos 2, Hugo 2, Silorio 1, Montecillo 0, Valdeavilla 0.UST 102 - Acido 20, Buenaflor 18, Osang 17, Llemit 14, Cañete 7, Manding 7, Alao 6, Danting 3, Bucsit 3, Sevilla 3, Esteban 2, Mara 2, Dela Cruz 0.Quarterscores: 24-20, 46-49, 72-69, 89-89, 103-102.

Letran and Jose Rizal University stunned their respective UAAP opponents to advance to the semifinals of the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Friday at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.

Letran and Jose Rizal University stunned their respective UAAP opponents to advance to the semifinals of the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Friday at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.

FilOil: Letran, JRU stun UST, NU to set up semis clash

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FilOil: Letran, JRU stun UST, NU to set up semis clash

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Published July 10, 2026 06:26 PM PHT

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Updated July 10, 2026 06:53 PM PHT

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