ARELLANO put an end to San Sebastian’s two-game win streak following a 78-71 win in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Wednesday.

The Chiefs not only halted the Golden Stags’ momentous run, but they also rose to the third seed of Group A with a 4-6 record.

“Ang kinukuha namin dito ay, kung ‘di man kami mag-number two, ‘yong number three, possible,” coach Chico Manabat said.

“Pagbalik natin sa group natin, pag binigay na sa atin ‘yong opportunity, kunin na natin. Kunin na natin at wag na natin pabayaan.”

Arellano now sits closely behind defending champion Mapua (5-5) while Perpetual Help is still alone at the top with an 8-2 card.

As for the Stags, they ended their stellar string of wins which included victories over Letran (6-4)  and the Altas.

T-Mc Ongotan dominated anew for the Chiefs with 25 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. Renzo Abiera also helped the cause with 20 points to his name.

Oneil Castor and Christian Ricio finished with 19 and 14 points, respectively for Baste but to no avail. Reigning Collegiate Press Corps Player of the Week Jhuniel Dela Rama, meanwhile, dropped 11 points and six rebounds in a losing effort.

The scores:

ARELLANO (78)  – Ongotan 25, Abiera 20, Hernal 9, Geronimo 6, Valencia 4, Vinoya 4, Borromeo 2, Demetria 2, Camay 2, Cabotaje 2, Acop 2, Libang 0, Buenaventura 0, Langit 0, Anama 0

SAN SEBASTIAN (71)  – Castor 19, Ricio 14, Segovia 11, Dela Rama 11, Felebrico 5, Cabilla 5, Gabat 4, Lumanag 2, Cuajao 0, Dimaunahan 0

Quarterscores: Quarterscores: 22-20, 40-38, 63-55, 78-71.