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St. Benilde dethrones San Beda in rout, sets up first NCAA finals duel vs Mapua
The St. Benilde Blazers have defeated the San Beda Red Lions 79-63 in the NCAA Season 100 semifinals, advancing to the Finals to face the Mapua Cardinals.
Allen Liwag led the Blazers with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Tony Ynot contributed 17 points and Jhomel Ancheta added 11 points.
The Blazers dominated from start to finish, with Liwag and Ancheta scoring 8 points each in the first quarter to build a 25-14 lead.
Their lead reached its peak at 70-40, securing a comfortable victory and setting up a championship duel with the Cardinals.
This marks the second Finals appearance for CSB in the last three seasons, as they aim to capture their first championship in 24 years.
The finals will not feature San Beda or Letran for the first time in 20 years.
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