MANILA, Philippines — Arellano University secured a quarterfinals spot and improved its chances to earn a twice-to-beat incentive after escaping the first-win-seeking San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 69-61, in the second round of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Arellano improved to a 6-6 win-loss record to take the second seed in Group B, ahead of Emilio Aguinaldo College (5-6) and Perpetual Help (3-8), while San Sebastián remained winless with a 0-12 card. T-mc Ongotan led the scoring for Arellano with 22 points, five rebounds, two steals, and four blocks. Renzo Abiera backed up Ongotan with 19 points, while King Vinoya made 11 points and eight rebounds for the team’s victory. San Sebastian held a slim lead throughout the first three frames, 51-50, before the Chiefs took full control at the quarter that mattered the most, scoring 19 points in the fourth canto alone, while the Golden Stags only made 10. The Golden Stags are still looking for their first win as the 19-point effort of Kent Baani was not enough. No matter the result of future Group B games, Letran is the only team assured of a top seed in the tourney with an 8-3 record.   The scores: AU 69 - Ongotan 22, Abiera 19, Vinoya 11, Geronimo 6, Valencia 4, Borromero 2, Langit 2, Manansala 2, Hernal 1, Camay 0, Buenaventura 0, Flores 0, Cabotaje 0, Barraca 0 SSC-R 61 - Bacani 19, Muktimar 16, Barroga 7, Gabat 7, Castor 4, Cuya 3, Velasco 3, Kitane 1, Suico 1, Salvo 0 Quarter scores: 14-20, 36-40, 50-51, 69-61