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Escamis displays nerves of steel
Clint Escamis hit a game-winning triple at the buzzer as Mapua edged out St. Benilde, 75-73, in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament.
This victory extended Mapua's winning streak to seven games, improved their record to 13-3, and placed them in a tie with St. Benilde at the top of the standings.
The win avenged Mapua's earlier loss to St. Benilde and ended the latter's five-game winning streak.
Escamis, the reigning league MVP, finished with a game-high 26 points, five assists, four rebounds, and a steal.
He described the shot as the biggest of his career, sinking it after stealing the ball with six seconds left on the clock.
Mapua overcame a 20-point deficit and secured a twice-to-beat incentive in the Final Four.
Escamis has been named the NCAA Player of the Week for his stellar performance.
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