MIT A edges SSC five

MANILA, Philippines - Mapua A leaned on a tip-in by Jason Pascual and tough defense in the final 37 seconds as it stunned reigning NCAA titlist San Sebastian, 79-77, to seize the solo lead in Group A of the fifth Fr. Martin Collegiate Open Cup at the San Beda Gym.

St. Benilde, for its part, edged STI, 67-64, to improve to 2-4 (win-loss) record in this tournament backed by Molten and organized by Ato Badolato, Joey Lim and Kurt de Guzman with Aric and Lester del Rosario as commissioners.