San Sebastian plays spoiler, ousts Perpetual Help from NCAA F4 race

TJ Felebrico helped San Sebastian shut the door on Perpetual Help's Final Four hopes. NCAA
By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA––San Sebastian dragged Perpetual Help along to the teams that will miss the NCAA Final Four after an 83-72 stunner on Saturday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

The Golden Stags turned things around in the second quarter, outscoring the Altas, 25-7, to turn a 16-24 first-quarter deficit into a 41-31 halftime lead.

San Sebastian kept Perpetual Help at bay in the second half to seal the upset win.

TJ Felebrico led the Golden Stags, who moved up to 5-11, with 18 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.

Reggz Gabat added 15 points on 4-of-8 shooting from long range, two rebounds, and one steal.

Chris Pagaran put up 16 points, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal for the Altas, who fell to 6-11.

The scores:

SAN SEBASTIAN 83 – Felebrico 18, R. Gabat 15, Escobido 14, Are 12, L. Gabat 4, Aguilar 3, Pascual 3, Cruz 3, Ramilo 3, Velasco 2, Lintol 2, Suico 2, Ricio 2, Maliwat 0, Barroga 0

PERPETUAL HELP 72 – Pagaran 16, Gojo Cruz 14, Montemayor 10, Manuel 8, Pizarro 8, Abis 7, Boral 5, Gelsano 2, Nuñez 1, Sevilla 1, Thompson 0, Danag 0

Quarterscores: 16-24, 41-31, 63-52, 83-72

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