NUEVA Ecija stunned Davao Occidental, 74-73, on Saturday to grab its first win in the Filbasket Subic Championship at the Subic Gym.
The Bespren overcame an eight-point fourth-quarter deficit with Jordan Ingel scoring the three-point play with five seconds left to give his team the lead.
Billy Ray Robles missed the potential go-ahead lay-up, allowing Nueva Ecija to pick up
James Martinez had 14 points including four in that 9-0 final push for the Bespren, while Ingel had 10 points.
Chris Lalata scored 13 points, while John Wilson had 11 points for the Tigers, who wasted a 14-point lead.
Nueva Ecija notches its first win
Meanwhile, San Juan took the early lead in the standings after a 77-69 win over Burlington EOG.
Orlan Wamar had 18 points, and Jhonard Clarito had 12 points and four steals for the Knights, who moved to first place with a 2-0 win-loss card.
Byron Villarias made 23 points in a losing effort for Burlington.
Ronjay Buenafe scored 11 points, Jessie Collado had 10 points, and AICC Manila picked up its first win after two games with a 72-63 victory against Medical Depot.
Simon Camacho had 20 points, 14 rebounds, and four blocks in a losing effort for Medical Depot, which dropped to 1-1.
Nueva Ecija looks to make it two wins in a row against Pasig-Sta. Lucia as action resumes on Sunday, 3:30 p.m. in the Subic bubble.
FSD Makati Army faces MTrans Buracai De Laiya-Batangas City Tanduay Athletics at 5:40 p.m., while Muntinlupa Defenders take on 7A Primus at 7:50 p.m.
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