ALASKA survived a fiery fourth quarter charge by San Miguel to come away with an 81-79 victory Friday in the Phoenix Super Basketball Tournament at Upper Deck Gym in Pasig.
The Aces squandered a 62-48 advantage that was trimmed to 79-78 before Vic Manuel scored a tough bucket to make it a three-point lead with 17.1 seconds left.
Alex Cabagnot made one of two free throws and the Beermen had chance to tie or win the game when Manuel turned the ball over with 9.0 ticks remaining.
In the ensuing play, SMB went to Cabagnot whose potential game-winning three missed its mark and the Beermen finished the tournament without a win.
"I was telling the team that I wish all our practice games are like these cause this is where you learn the most and it forces you to be more clear and be able to execute lalo na defensively," said coach Jeffrey Cariaso.
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"On the players' side, it's them being able to get over the fact that they lost the lead and continue to play on."
Manuel wound up with 12 points. He also had eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Robbie Herndon also caught fire in the third frame scoring 14 of his 19 points in the period.
Rodney Brondial was also dominating down low to finish with 14 points and 17 rebounds while JVee Casio scored 12 for the Aces.
Alex Cabagnot led the Beermen with 22 points, five rebounds, and five assists, as Mo Tautuaa had 12 points, six boards, and two dimes in the defeat. (RL)
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The Scores:
ALASKA 81 -- Herndon 19, Brondial 14, Manuel 12, Casio 12, Ebona 10, Ayaay 8, Ahanmisi 2, Teng 2, Andrada 2, Racal 0, Galliguez 0, DiGregorio 0.
SAN MIGUEL 79 -- Cabagnot 22, Tautuaa 12, Romeo 10, Ross 8, Zamar 8, Gamalinda 7, Ganuelas-Rosser 6, Santos 4, Pessumal 0, Alolino 0, Mamaril 0, Comboy 0, De Guzman 0.
Quarters: 10-15, 33-37, 62-48, 81-79.
