EMILIO Aguinaldo School He relied on his suffocating defense to neutralize Jimboy Estrada and Lyrics68-58, on Wednesday, when he broke into the magic four in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

The Generals held Estrada to 10 points after he averaged around 18, while holding off the Knights, who were eight points below their average, to jump from No. 5 to No. 4 with a 7-7 record.

EAC replaced Letran there after the latter absorbed its second consecutive loss and eighth overall against seven wins.

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More importantly, it put the Generals on the verge of making their biggest Final Four appearance since joining the league 15 years ago.

Harvey Pagsanjan He led his team with 13 points and five assists, while presiding over the Generals’ suffocating defense.

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EAC made its move in the third, as Pagsanjan started his run with six points to turn a narrow 33-29 halftime lead into a 54-45 lead at the end of the period.

The scores:

FALL 68 – Pagsanjan 13, Ochavo 10, Loristo 9, Gurtiza 9, Oftana 8, Quinal 6, Jacob 4, Ednilag 3, Doromal 2, Lucero 2, Bacud 2, Bagay 0, Luciano 0

LETTER 58 – Estrada 10, Nunag 10, Cuajao 9, Monje 7, Miller 6, Montecillo 5, Javillonar 4, Baliling 3, Jumao-As 2, Dimaano 2, Delfino

Quarters: 15-11; 33-29; 54-45; 68-58

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