Valencia's late jumper lifts Arellano past San Beda
The Chiefs won 56-55 to halt a three-game losing streak, while San Beda suffered its third defeat of NCAA Season 102.
Basti Valencia delivered the winning basket with 11.7 seconds left as Arellano University beat defending champions San Beda University on October 13, 2026. The NCAA Season 102 contest at the FilOil EcoOil Centre ended 56-55, taking San Beda's record to 5-3.
Arellano entered the game after defeats by Mapua, JRU and Benilde. Leyton Buenaventura helped the Chiefs establish a 40-25 advantage early in the third quarter, but they could not hold that 15-point cushion.
Aldous Torculas contributed eight points in the third period as San Beda narrowed the gap to 48-41. His three-pointer later pushed the Red Lions in front, 55-53, with 3:16 remaining. Rookie Aaron Manansala cut the margin to one by making one free throw.
After both sides struggled to score from the field, Valencia got past Penny Estacio and connected on a turnaround jumper. He finished with seven points, seven rebounds and one steal, with the decisive shot his third field goal.
T-Mc Ongotan paced Arellano with 17 points, eight rebounds and three assists. For San Beda, Torculas registered 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Daniel Marcelo added 10 points.
