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Benilde wards off EAC, nears NCAA Final Four
The College of St. Benilde Blazers secured at least a playoff spot for the NCAA Season 100 Final Four after defeating the Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals, 69-65.
Big man Allen Liwag was instrumental for the Blazers, scoring 15 points and grabbing nine rebounds to help maintain their top spot in the standings with an 11-2 record.
Winston Ynot returned from injury and contributed 14 points, four rebounds, and four assists.
The Generals made a late comeback attempt, narrowing the gap to 67-65 with a triple from Gil Quinal, but a crucial turnover sealed their fate.
EAC's loss drops them to a 6-7 record, tied with Lyceum for fifth to sixth place and one game behind fourth-running Letran.
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Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) defeated Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 68-58, to secure solo fourth place in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball standings with a 7-7 record.
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The College of St. Benilde Blazers secured their 10th win in NCAA Season 100 men's basketball with an 80-65 victory over Jose Rizal University, extending their winning streak to four games.
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Mapua University secured a playoff spot in the Final Four of the NCAA men's basketball tournament after defeating Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) 69-68.
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Vince Cuajao led Letran to a thrilling 101-98 double overtime victory against San Sebastian College in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament.
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