MANILA, Philippines -- Jose Rizal University spewed fire from beyond the arc in the final period to score a 79-74 upset of San Beda College Wednesday in the men's basketball tournament at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.

Swingman John Wilson knocked in two big triples inside the final 1:26 as the Heavy Bombers improved to 3-2 and dealt the Red Lions their first defeat of the season.

The 6-foot-1 Wilson's last three in front of the JRU bench with 14 seconds remaining sealed the victory for the Heavy Bombers, who won against San Beda for the first time in three seasons under coach Ariel Vanguardia, whose feud with Lions mentor Frankie Lim occupied the
limelight before the game.

"This is an emotional win," said Vanguardia, whose Bombers outrebounded the Lions, 52-43. "They were playing zone and I told the players to shoot the three if they are open. Good thing the big men were committed
to get the offensive rebounds."

Mark Cagoco hit 18 points, including four triples in the second half. His last three gave the Bombers a 69-62 advantage with 3:30 left.

James Sena also had 18 markers and 13 rebounds.

Pong Escobal and Ogie Menor made 16 points each to lead the Lions, who dropped out of a share with the lead with a 5-1 record.

JRU 79 --- Sena 18, Cagoco 18, Bulangis 9, Wilson, 9, Nocom 8, Kabigting 7, Hayes 6, Njei 4, Agas 0, Montemayor 0, Pradas 0, Almario 0.

SBC 74 --- Escobal 16, Menor 16, Hermida 10, Lanete 8, Ekwe 8, Gamalinda 6, Taganas 6, Pascual 5, Taupa 4, Tirona 0, Marcelo 0.

Quarters: 15-14, 35-37, 54-52, 79-74