Estrada's decisive basket lifts Letran past San Sebastian
The Knights improved their record to 7-3 with a 91-89 victory, leaving the Golden Stags winless after 10 games.
Letran survived a late challenge from San Sebastian on October 23, 2026, winning 91-89 through a Jimboy Estrada jumper with under six seconds on the clock. The teams met at San Juan's Filoil Centre as the NCAA Season 102 group stage entered its third phase.
San Sebastian went ahead 87-86 with 45 seconds to play, before Aaron Buensalida reclaimed the lead for the Knights. Niel Castor's basket brought the scores level at 89, but Estrada responded with the decisive shot. A missed three-point effort by JC Ynot ended the Golden Stags' chance to answer.
The close finish followed a strong Letran start. The Knights held a 29-15 advantage after one quarter, only for San Sebastian to reduce that margin to 48-46 at the break. Letran remained ahead 73-70 going into the final quarter.
Chad Gammad was Letran's leading scorer, registering 23 points with four successful three-pointers. He also recorded five rebounds, a steal and three assists. Buensalida supplied 21 points alongside three steals and six rebounds, while Estrada's contribution included 14 points, a block, three assists and six rebounds.
For San Sebastian, Caseleyh Bacani led the scoring with 24 points. Ynot collected 16 points and three steals, along with six assists and six rebounds.
