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CSB, Letran reach semis
The College of St. Benilde (CSB) Blazers and the Letran Knights secured the final two semifinal berths in the NCAA Season 101.
The CSB Blazers ended their losing streak against the Mapua Cardinals with a 74-72 victory after JC Recto missed crucial free throws and Cyrus Nitura missed a potential game-tying shot.
The Letran Knights demonstrated their dominance over the Arellano University Chiefs, winning 77-69.
CSB will face Group B top seed San Beda Red Lions in the semifinals, while the Letran Knights are set to clash with Group A top seed University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) Altas.
This victory for CSB halts Mapua's back-to-back championship aspirations and positions CSB for a potential second consecutive finals appearance.
CSB coach Charles Tiu expressed the significance of their win over Mapua, noting how close the game was to slipping away.
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The NCAA Season 101 men's basketball tournament Final Four is underway with best-of-three semifinals, featuring University of Perpetual Help against Letran and San Beda versus St. Benilde.
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The College of St. Benilde Blazers defeated the Mapua Cardinals, 74-72, to dethrone the reigning champions and advance to the NCAA Season 101 men's basketball semifinals.
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