Arellano University kept its win streak alive and fended off a pesky Emilio Aguinaldo College, 83-74, to take a share of the top spot in the NCAA Season 92 Men's Basketball Tournament Thursday at San Juan Arena.
The Chiefs now share the no. 1 seed with San Beda after extending their win streak to seven and tacking home a 10th win against two losses.
Arellano's win, though, wasn't a walk in the park.
Donald Gumaru's fastbreak layup with 1:43 remaining gave the Chiefs a 79-73 lead but a two-possession buffer was too precarious for Codiñera's liking.
Jio Jalalon led the Chiefs with 21 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists but he labored for his shots hitting on a 7-of-19 clip.
Kent Salado had 15 points and nine boards to chip in for Arellano while Lervin Flores completed a 10-point, 10-board double-double.
Sidney Onwubere produced an 11-point, 18-rebound line for the 3-9 Generals.