Mapua clinches top seed in NCAA Final Four after beating JRU

Updated Wed, November 22, 2023 at 8:31 PM Published Wed, November 22, 2023 at 6:19 PM

Mapua University secured the top seed in the NCAA Season 99 Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four after defeating Jose Rizal University (JRU) with a 77-74 victory.

Clint Escamis led the Cardinals with an all-around performance, tallying 25 points, five triples, five steals, four rebounds, and four assists.

Warren Bonifacio contributed 17 points and five rebounds for Mapua, which ended the elimination round with a 15-3 record.

JRU, despite a late 10-0 run that tied the game, finished their campaign with a 10-8 record.

Mapua will face fourth seed College of St. Benilde in the semifinals, while the other pairing features No. 2 Lyceum against No. 3 San Beda.

Mapua head coach Randy Alcantara lauded his team's improved ball movement and overall team effort.

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