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LPU Pirates keep heads above water
Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) defeated San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R), 93-85, on Tuesday to boost their NCAA Final Four hopes.
The Pirates, now with a 7-8 record, are back in contention for a semifinals spot.
LPU coach Gilbert Malabanan's strategy to attack the paint relentlessly proved effective against the smaller Stags.
This tactic resulted in SSC-R committing numerous fouls, leading to LPU converting 27 of 38 free throws.
LPU captain Renz Villegas scored 25 points, and John Barba added 20 points in the victory.
SSC-R's record dropped to 4-11.
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