Arellano Chiefs secure twice-to-beat advantage in NCAA Season 101 with win over Mapua

The Arellano Chiefs clinched a twice-to-beat advantage in the NCAA Season 101 men's basketball tournament by defeating the Mapua Cardinals, 62-58.

This win secured Arellano the second seed in Group A over Mapua due to a four-point differential in their head-to-head matchups.

The Chiefs concluded the elimination rounds with a 7-7 record, ending on a four-game winning streak.

T-Mc Ongotan led Arellano with 15 points, including two clutch free throws, six rebounds, and four steals.

Renzo Abiera contributed 12 points and seven rebounds, hitting the go-ahead three-pointer in crunch time.

Drex Delos Reyes led Mapua with 13 points and 10 rebounds, but their comeback fell short after Marc Cuenco's last-second attempt missed.

Arellano will face the Letran Knights in the quarterfinals, while Mapua will face the Benilde Blazers in a rematch of the Season 100 Finals with a twice-to-win disadvantage.