MANILA, Philippines — The Arellano University Chiefs mustered all courage and stood tall against the formidable College of Saint Benilde Blazers, 73-71, in the NCAA 100 men's basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Friday.

After beating San Beda University, and losing in a tight match against Mapua University, Arellano proved that they are up for the challenge against the league's giants as they fend off the top-seeded team Benilde.

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