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San Beda University against University of the Philippines. Photo from 19th FilOil Preseason Cup.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784460190745HDP_2429.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>San Beda University against University of the Philippines. Photo from 19th FilOil Preseason Cup.</div>MANILA — San Beda University dethroned three-time defending champion University of the Philippines, 93-72, to advance to the Finals of the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Sunday at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.Dom Sarigumba paced the reigning NCAA men&#x27;s basketball champions with 17 points, seven assists, and two rebounds, while RC Calimag fired 27 points on 6-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc.Red Lions deputy Andre Santos said they dedicated the win to <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/7/18/ncaa-champion-former-san-beda-guard-jv-gallego-passes-away-1710">JV Gallego</a>, who passed away in a tragic vehicular accident on Saturday.&quot;No team is deadlier than one which is playing for something, and playing for JV today really brought us together,&quot; said Santos of Gallego, who was part of their NCAA Season 99 title run.&quot;He is one of the best shot-makers on the court, and today we won the game. It&#x27;s that simple — we made shots,&quot; he added.San Beda will now face Jose Rizal University in the best-of-three Finals, marking the first all-NCAA championship showdown in FilOil Preseason history.Former Fighting Maroon Aldous Torculas also stood out with 14 points for the Red Lions, who raced to a 12-0 start before stretching their lead to as many as 26 in the wire-to-wire victory.Penny Estacio finished with 11 points and six assists, while Zed Etulle tallied 10 points and 12 rebounds for San Beda, which was also the last NCAA team to rule the FilOil tournament, when Robert Bolick spearheaded the Red Lions to a championship over De La Salle University.The win also marked San Beda&#x27;s second straight victory over a UAAP powerhouse, following its 64-59 quarterfinal triumph over La Salle.On the other hand, Veejay Pre, Sean Alter, and former Red Lion James Payosing scored 10 points apiece for State U, which will miss the FilOil Finals for the first time since 2023.<div> </div><div>The Scores:</div>San Beda 93 - Calimag 27, Sarigumba 17, Torculas 14, Estacio 11, Etulle 10, Bonzalida 8, Hawkins 2, Puno 2, Songcuya 2, Jamora 0, Jalbuena 0, Ugaddan 0.UP 72 - Pre 10, Alter 10, Payosing 10, Poyos 9, Stevens 8, Palanca 8, Yniguez 8, Dimaculangan 4, Ogana 3, Bayla 2, Remogat 0, Andres 0.Quarterscores: 24-15, 37-35, 68-48, 93-72.

San Beda University dethroned three-time defending champion University of the Philippines, 93-72, to advance to the Finals of the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Sunday at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.

San Beda University dethroned three-time defending champion University of the Philippines, 93-72, to advance to the Finals of the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Sunday at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.

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San Beda dethrones three-time champ UP, sets up FilOil Finals clash vs. JRU

Rom Anzures,

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Published July 19, 2026 07:51 PM PHT

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