The College of Saint Benilde Blazers pulled off a surprise 83-76 victory against four-peat champion San Beda College Red Lions on Monday in the 90th National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament at the San Juan Arena. The triumph, the Blazers’ third, is considered the most stunning so far in the ongoing elimination round.

Mark Romero notched nine points in the pivotal period while Jonathan Grey and John Paolo Taha posted six apiece also in the fourth quarter to save the day for the year 2000 champions Blazers.

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