Villegas seals 78-77 LPU win as San Sebastian stays winless
LPU moved to 3-5 after overcoming coach Jamike Jarin’s ejection and an apparent knee injury to captain Genesis Aviles.
A late basket from Renz Villegas gave Lyceum of the Philippines University a 78-77 victory against San Sebastian College-Recoletos in NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball. The teams met at the Filoil Centre on October 16, 2026.
Ralph Gabat had put San Sebastian within reach of its first victory, completing a three-point play for a 77-76 lead with three seconds left. Villegas responded with the winning basket, keeping the Golden Stags without a win after eight games.
The Pirates finished the game without head coach Jamike Jarin, who was ejected during the second quarter. Captain Genesis Aviles left the court in the third quarter with an apparent knee injury.
Villegas recorded 17 points and four assists, alongside two rebounds and one steal. Mclaude Guadaña contributed 13 points and four rebounds, plus two steals and one assist.
Gabat’s 22 points led San Sebastian. He also recorded eight rebounds and three assists, plus one steal, while Niel Castor added 13 points. San Sebastian led 23-20 at the first break before a 38-38 half-time tie. LPU entered the final quarter ahead 63-58.
