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NCAA: Benilde gains Final Four after escaping Perpetual Help
College of St. Benilde (CSB) Blazers secured a 61-56 victory over the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) Altas, bolstering their chances for a twice-to-beat advantage in the NCAA Season 100 Final Four.
Justine Sanchez led the Blazers with 16 points, supported by Allen Liwag and Ian Torres who added 10 and six points respectively.
The win improved CSB's standing to 12-2, positioning them ahead of Mapua University (11-3) for the top seed.
Despite building a significant 44-24 lead, CSB allowed Perpetual to mount a comeback, narrowing the gap to four points late in the fourth quarter.
Sanchez's crucial baskets in the final minute sealed the victory for CSB, preventing Perpetual's late rally.
The loss dropped UPHSD's record to 6-9 in the standings.
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