EMILIO Aguinaldo College stunned defending champion San Beda University yesterday 68-55 for its second win in the 100th NCAA basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan.

The Generals snapped a two-game mini-slump and rose to 2-2, with guard Harvey Pagsanjan leading the way with 14 points, seven rebounds and a steal while JC Luciano added 13 markers on 4-of-4 shooting from deep, to go with eight boards.

The victory was EAC’s first over San Beda since joining the league in 2009.

“We’re very happy that we’re able to bounce back after a dismal performance against CSB so iyon nga, itong first win namin against San Beda ever since sumali iyong EAC so it’s a very good win kasi we needed this win kundi mababaon kami sa standings,” Generals coach Jerson Cabiltes said. “So, (we’re) just fortunate and thank you dahil nanalo kami ngayon.”

Earlier, Letran trounced Arellano University 86-79.

Paolo Javillonar, back after serving his two-game suspension for playing in unsanctioned leagues, poured in his best game after a long while, exploding with a game-high 28 points in leading the Knights to their second win in three outings.

It was also the bull-strong Javillonar who sparked a fourth quarter onslaught that saw the Knights erase a 12-point third quarter lead and turn it into victory.

“Tiwala lang,” said Letran coach Allen Ricardo. “Napaka importante magtiwala sa mga bata. Every minute lagi ko sinasabi, kahit ano ang mangyari, walang bibigay regardless kahit ano lead pa ‘yan, tyagain natin, one point at a time.”

Jimboy Estrada and James Miller also helped in the cause as they scattered 14 and 11 points, respectively.

Big man Yukien Andrada was the lone bright spot for the Lions with 12 points, six rebounds, an assist and a steal.

San Beda slipped to 2-2 following the heartbreak.

Maverick Vinoya led the Chiefs with 16 points while Cyril Hernal and Lorenz Capulong had 11 markers apiece.