The Letran Knights lived another day after they ended Arellano's season 93 campaign after they outlasted them in their do or die game that ended at 70-68.
The Knights were able to start the match with a 24-16 advantage in the opening period, but the Chiefs were able to closed in at 36-38 to end the first half.
Going to the second period Letran still kept their distance from Arellano after the third with a 54-49 lead.
The game heats up as they went to the final period with the Chiefs snatching the lead at 68-67 after a freethrow made by Rence Alcoriza, bur Jeo Ambohot was able to made a put back basket to give the lead back to Knights at 69-68 with 0:05 remaining in the match.
Rey Nambatac proved to his doubters that he can carry Letran to victory after he poured in 25 big points, JP Calvo added 11 points for the Knights before they face the San Sebastian Stags on Monday.
Levi Dela Cruz delivers another stellar performance for the Chiefs with 18 points though it wasn't enough to give Arellano the chance to return in the final four, Rence Alcoriza had 16 points while Michael Canete added 12 markers.
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