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Benilde edges Letran for 7th straight win, closes in on twice-to-beat; Lyceum up
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (CSB) achieved its seventh consecutive victory in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament by defeating Colegio de San Juan de Letran with a score of 83-78.
After a slow start, CSB rallied in the second quarter, overcoming a 14-point deficit to lead by 10 points at halftime.
The Blazers extended their lead to 16 points in the fourth quarter, but Letran staged a late comeback, narrowing the gap to 6 points.
Allen Liwag sealed the win for CSB with a layup and finished with 20 points and 8 rebounds.
This victory strengthens CSB's position at the top of the standings with a 13-2 record, inching them closer to a semifinals bonus.
The Knights, who lost their third straight game, now hold a 7-9 record.
The win also served as revenge for CSB after an earlier first-round loss to Letran.
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