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For the second time in this young season, Levi del Cruz proved to be the hero that the leaders needed.
At 14 ticks, the keeper of the size of a pint made both sides to raise the past of Arellano University leaders on Good Friday Sebastian College-Recoletos Golden Stags in overtime , 82-81, Friday afternoon at the Filoil Flying V Center.
"He has a big heart", Chiefs Chief Jerry Codinera about guarding 5 feet 7 inches. "Pinagalitan ko before this shot.This was a desperate shot.Yun na yun.It does not retreat on an opportunity.It is a marker, he knows that he can do it."
The opportunity to change for his mistake happened with only 14.2 ticks remaining.
A dead time with 14.2 ticks remaining and a deficit of two points, Dela Cruz took things in hand, cracking Arjan dela Cruz and reversing the triple green light. However, there remained 4.5 seconds. Levi is sure not to give the Golden Stags a chance by intercepting a pass from San Sebastian to seal the win.
Dela Cruz finished the game with 10 points, nine assists and four interceptions.
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Behind Michael Calisaan, San Sebastian had a solid third period that allowed him to score 28 points while limiting Arellano to just 12 points. The Golden Stags would lead to no less than 13 points in the last frame.
"We are so grateful na umabot kami his overtime.Medyo mahirap nung bandang huli kasi medyo mga bago yung mga nagpapahabol, [Maui] Will] Josef, [Ian] Alban, and [Ronan] Santos," shone the legend of the PBA.
Rookie Sherwin Concepcion was the spark plug needed by the leaders in the last quarter of the contest. A hat trick of the ex-Brave set off a series of 8-0 to 65 points. Calisaan and Arjan dela Cruz gave the Golden Stags a four-point cushion with 1:28 left but Dela Cruz scored four consecutive points that were crowned by a breakaway with 11.9 ticks to force the overtime.
Alban made the 18 points on 5 shooters out of 8 on the field and a clip 8 against 10 on the track. Rence Alcoriza scooped 15 scorers
Calisaan's double double of 28 points and 17 rebounds gave nothing and the Stags fell to 2-3 slates. JM Calma also doubled with 15 points and 12 rebounds
. Arellano will try to gain momentum from this match against the Mapua Cardinals on Tuesday, July 31. San Sebastian, meanwhile, hopes to rebound when he faces the EAC Generals on Friday, August 3. The two games will be held at the Filoil Flying V Center.
The Scores:
AU 82 – Alban 18, Alcoriza 15, Dela Cruz 10, Will Josef 8, Villoria 8, Concepcion 7, Canete 6, Santos 5, Dela Torre 3, Sacramento 2, Bayla 0, Ongolo Ongolo 0, Codinera 0, Segura 0, Abdurasad 0
SSC-R 81 – Calisaan 28, Calma 15, Capobres 12, Dela Cruz 10, Are 8, Ilagan 4, Valdez 2, Sumoda 2, Villapando 0, Baytan 0, Desoyo 0, Isidro 0
Quarterscores : 17-12 , 31-25, 43-53, 72-72, 82-81.
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