Arellano Chiefs secure twice-to-beat advantage in NCAA Season 101 after beating Mapua Cardinals

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 was crucial as Arellano secured 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 7-6 record, ending on a four-game winning streak.

T-Mc Ongotan led Arellano with 15 points, six rebounds, and four steals, while Renzo Abiera contributed 12 points and seven boards.

Drex Delos Reyes was the lone Mapua player in double figures with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

The Arellano Chiefs are set to play against the Letran Knights in the quarterfinals, while Mapua will face the Benilde Blazers.

Coach Chico Manabat praised his team's maturity in handling pressure and stressed that their campaign is far from over.

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