NCAA: Stags shoot for 4th and last semis

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 08:11:41 +0000

San Sebastian College-Recoletos tries to book a return trip to the semifinal round when it battles also-ran University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in the final day of elimination round in the NCAA men’s basketball competition today at The Arena in San Juan.

San Sebastian’s Allyn Bulanadi hopes to lead his team to the semis this time. (Rio Deluvio)

Last season, the Stags missed the Final Four following a disappointing 6-12 campaign in the double round robin elimination.

This year, the Stags – with a 9-7 record – have managed to stay in the top four in the team standings, and with a game to play at 12 noon against the Altas, SSC-R can automatically clinch that No. 4 spot in the playoffs.

“We’re all excited because of this opportunity,” said San Sebastian gunner Allyn Bulanadi, who is in contention for the season MVP award. “We’re definitely excited, we’ll go all out to get the win.”

It is important for San Sebastian to win to avoid complications, as a setback will open the door for Mapua to force a playoff for fourth and last semifinal slot as it plays already eliminated College of St. Benilde at 2 p.m.

At the moment, the Cardinals sport an 8-8 card. A setback by SSC-R and a Mapua win would give both
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