SSC rules UCBL

MANILA, Philippines — San Sebastian College survived St. Clare-Caloocan’s determined comeback and pulled off a thrilling 78-76 win to rule the PG Flex Linoleum-UCBL Invitational Tournament last Friday at the Paco Arena in Manila.

The Stags from Recto teetered on the brink of collapse after the Saints, who started cold and trailed most of the way, pulled to within 76-75 on two free throws by Babacar Ndong.

St. Clare had a chance to escape with the win after Raymark Escobido split his charities with still 10 ticks left, but Megan Galang missed a potential game-winning three as time expired.