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Blazers bounce back with aplomb, destroy Pirates
The College of St. Benilde Blazers defeated the Lyceum Pirates, 103-78, to regain their top spot in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament.
This victory allowed the Blazers to recover from a previous 71-69 upset loss to the Letran Knights, ending their four-game winning streak.
With the win, St. Benilde improved their standing to 5-1 and became the first team to score over 100 points this season, also ending Lyceum's three-game winning streak.
Despite playing without Jhomel Ancheta, who was suspended, St. Benilde dominated, even leading by as many as 29 points.
Allen Liwag was a key player with 22 points and 12 rebounds, and Coach Charles Tiu emphasized the team's focus on energy and preventing a repeat of their previous loss.
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De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (CSB) dominated Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) with a score of 103-78, while Mapua University defeated San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R) 91-72 in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament.
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The Letran Knights ended the College of St. Benilde Blazers' perfect four-game winning streak in a thrilling NCAA Season 100 men's basketball match with a final score of 71-69.
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The Lyceum Pirates secured their third consecutive win in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament by defeating the Mapua Cardinals, 96-81, with a strong fourth-quarter performance.
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The Letran Knights achieved a dramatic 71-69 comeback victory against the previously undefeated College of St. Benilde Blazers in NCAA Season 100 men's basketball.
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Lyceum of the Philippines University ended their two-game losing streak in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament with a narrow 64-62 victory over University of Perpetual Help System DALTA.
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