Despite missing two important players in Ralph Robin and King Gurtiza, Emilio Aguinaldo College was able to score one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Season 98.
The Generals, who were 0-9 before the game, eked out an 80-75 stunner over the previously 7-1 De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Blazers to barge into the win column.
And they were able to do it thanks in part to a huge breakout game from rookie Ralph Bajon.
Bajon, who usually comes off the bench, started against the Blazers and delivered for the team, finishing with 16 points, three rebounds, two steals, and one assist.
He was glad to make the most of the minutes EAC head coach Oliver Bunyi gave him in this game.
"Nagtiwala lang kami na kaya namin manalo tsaka nagtiwala lang kami sa mga kakampi namin na magawa namin 'yung tama, 'yung mga pinapagawa ng coaches," the 21-year-old Bajon said.
"Sabi ng mga teammates ko na mag-step up ako kasi kailangan eh."
But Bajon and the Generals know it's still a long way ahead as the second round has just begun with all teams hungry to win every game.
"Sabi niya (Bunyi), hindi pa tapos ang laban. Dapat tuloy-tuloy lang kasi marami pa kaming games eh."
—JMB, GMA News
