Letran silenced Arellano in the final three minutes to eke out an 86-79 come-from-behind victory on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
Down by two, 79-77, with 2:57 after back-to-back triples from Chiefs’ Renzo Abiera, the Knights unleashed their offensie onslaught anchored on Paolo Javillonar on their way to clinching their second win in three matches.
Javillonar eruped with a career-high 28 points including a three-point play in the last 2:42 of the game that gave Letran an 80-79 upperhand, enough to fuel their resolve in the ensuing plays.Nat Montecillo and Jimboy Estrada contributed back-to-back baskets to give the Knights enough separation in the final minute, 84-79, before putting on the defensive stops to the Chiefs.
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