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NCAA: Letran returns to Finals, sweeps Perpetual Help
The Letran Knights are returning to the NCAA Finals after defeating the Perpetual Help Altas in their best-of-three semifinals series.
They secured their spot in the championship round with a 74-70 victory in Game 2, completing a sweep of the Altas.
This marks Letran's first Finals appearance since 2022, when they completed a three-peat.
Letran overcame a 13-point deficit during the game, with Jimbo Estrada hitting a crucial triple to give them a 72-70 lead.
Jonathan Manalili led the Knights with a double-double of 16 points and 14 assists, while Estrada contributed 11 points.
Jun Roque sealed the victory with two free throws in the final seconds of the game.
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