Escamis drops career-high 28 points as Mapua survives UPHSD

Updated Mon, September 16, 2024 at 12:20 AM Published Sun, September 15, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Clint Escamis scored a career-high 28 points, surpassing his previous best of 25, to lead Mapua to a 71-65 victory over University of Perpetual Help in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball.

The reigning MVP was instrumental in a late-game surge, hitting crucial three-pointers that secured the win for the Cardinals.

Mapua's victory marks their second win in three games, placing them in a four-way tie for second place.

Marc Cuenco contributed 12 points and six rebounds for Mapua, and also hit a crucial triple late in the game.

For the Altas, Mark Gojo Cruz led with 17 points and scored a late triple, supported by Christian Pagaran and Cedrick Abis who both added 12 points.

Key late-game plays included back-to-back triples from Cuenco and Escamis, a triple from Gojo Cruz, and a sealing triple from Jeco Bancale and a free throw from Chris Hubillia.

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