Benilde downs hapless San Sebastián

Oct 5, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — College of Saint Benilde did not allow San Sebastián College-Recoletos to crack into the win column after a 73-66 win in the crossover round of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Monday afternoon at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. San Sebastián controlled the game early for the first three frames, 54-51,  but Benilde pulled a fourth-quarter fiery surge, scoring 22 points in the final canto and limiting the Stags to just 16 points, 77-63. Alaine Cajucom led the scoring for the Blazers with 20 points along with five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  “We know that San Sebastián will really fight in this game, so we remained aggressive. We pushed through, and we made sure to take the victory,” Cajucom said in Filipino.  Aside from Cajucom’s high-scoring output, Jhomel Anchet and Justine Sanchez added 14 and 12 markers, each, while Ian Torres and John Morales added 10 and seven points, apiece. Benilde improved to a 5-1 win-loss record, while the Golden Stags are still looking for their first victory, 0-6. Christian Ricio tried to put up a fight for San Sebastián with 15 points, and Kent Bacani added 16 markers, but it was not enough to overcome the Blazers.

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