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NCAA: San Beda downs Benilde; Letran stays winless
The San Beda Red Lions defeated the College of St. Benilde Blazers, 83-77, in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament.
Jacob Cortez led San Beda with a game-high 20 points, including four three-pointers, complemented by six rebounds, three assists, and a steal.
Cortez expressed extra motivation against CSB, as the Blazers eliminated San Beda in the Final Four last season.
The Red Lions' victory was a significant bounce-back after a previous loss to Mapua, with coach Yuri Escueta emphasizing a more characteristic performance.
San Beda's strong three-point shooting contributed to their win, converting 16 out of 36 attempts, while CSB struggled from beyond the arc, making only 5 of 26.
Key players for San Beda included Yukien Andrada with 15 points and James Payosing with 13 points.
For the Blazers, Miguel Oczon scored 15 points and Will Gozum had 14 points and 11 rebounds.
With this win, San Beda improved to a 2-1 record, while St. Benilde's record fell to 1-2.
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