MANILA, Philippines — Emilio Aguinaldo College is two victories away from making NCAA history.
Showing incredible grit, the determined Generals turned back the Arellano University Chiefs, 69-59, yesterday to remain in the hunt for that breakthrough Final Four stint in Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
The win repositioned EAC back inside the magic four alongside Lyceum of the Philippines U on even 8-8 records.
Interestingly, the Generals will battle the Pirates on Tuesday in what could make or break the former’s dream of claiming a first semis appearance since joining the grand old league 15 years ago.
That is one of the two wins EAC would need to make it a reality.
It plays Jose Rizal U Friday in another must-win game.
“It’s a do or die game,” said EAC coach Jerson Cabiltes. “Definitely, if ever we’re gonna enter to the Final Four, we got to breathe on our own and we need to win that game.”
The Chiefs fell to 6-10 and were eliminated from contention.
Earlier, San Sebastian College neutralized University of Perpetual Help’s Final Four chances with an 83-72 victory, the former’s fifth against 11 setbacks.
The Stags rained a total of 12 threes that sent the Altas skidding to 6-11 and out of the hunt.