 Cortes made the first free throw, giving UST a two-point lead, 76–74, with 3.7 seconds left.The second free throw rattled out, and the ball was tipped to Jai Reyes, who missed a desperation heave at the buzzer.Macky Escalona topscored for the Blue Eagles with 26 points, while Jojo Duncil led the Tigers' charge with 18.