San Beda outlasts Letran in NCAA overtime rivalry game

San Beda University defeated Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 74-65, in an overtime thriller during the NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.

Aldous Torculas secured the victory for the Red Lions, scoring 18 points. With five seconds remaining in regulation and San Beda trailing 61-58, Torculas hit a three-pointer to force overtime. He continued his performance in the extra period, hitting another crucial three-pointer to help San Beda build a lead. Other key contributors included Dan Marcelo with 10 points and Lawrence Hawkins, who converted free throws early in overtime.

Letran was led by Johnsherick Estrada, who recorded 17 points and five rebounds, and Kevin Santos, who contributed 10 points and five blocks. Following the result, San Beda improves to a 4-2 record in Group A, while Letran moves to 3-2 in Group B.