Lions repel Stags in extra play

MANILA, Philippines — San Beda threw the defensive gauntlet on San Sebastian in overtime and eked out an 82-79 victory yesterday to keep its hold of third spot in NCAA Season 98 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.

The Lions held the Stags to just three points in OT while Pete Alfaro, JB Bahio and James Kwekuteye combined for seven crucial points to snatch their ninth win against four defeats.

Three-peat-seeking Letran leads the way with an 11-3 mark while College of St. Benilde is at No. 2 with a 10-4 card.

After blowing a big lead in regulation, the Lions regrouped, recovered and seized the lead for good at 81-76 on a booming trey by Alfaro and a sweet jumper by Bahio with two minutes to go.

Later, Arellano U walloped Jose Rizal U, 62-52, to improve to 6-8.