Juami Tiongson stars as Terrafirma completes upset win over San Miguel Beer

The feisty Terrafirma Dyip needed extra five minutes to pull off a 110-104 upset victory over the San Miguel Beermen in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday in Bacolor, Pampanga.

The Beermen, who are playing without veteran guard Alex Cabagnot, led by as many as 16 points but Dyip turned things around in the fourth quarter after unleashing a 9-0 run to cut the lead to six, 80-86.

Chris Ross stemmed the bleeding after two straight baskets for SMB, but Dyip ignited for an 8-0 run highlighted by Tingson's heroics to make it a one-possession game, 88-90.

Dyip, who were without their top players in Joshua Munzon and Roosevelt Adams, then went toe-to-toe with SMB in the final minutes of regulation.

Tiongson sent the game into overtime after burying another basket to tie the game at 95-all.

The former Ateneo standout carried the load once more in the extra period with five-straight points, 108-104, before Rashawn McCarthy sealed the win with two charities.

Tiongson carved out a career-high 28 points, three rebounds, and seven assists to bring Terrafirma to its first win in five outings. Joseph Gabayani and Eric Camson, meanwhile, each poured 11 and 13 points, respectively. 

Beermen, who were dealt their second loss in five games, leaned on Terrence Romeo who put up 28 markers, six boards, and six assists.

June Mar Fajardo chipped in a double-double effort of 18 points to go along with 12 rebounds while Arwind Santos finished with 19 points.

—MGP, GMA News