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LPU, Mapua down foes to stay tied at No. 1; San Beda snaps 2-game skid
The Lyceum Pirates and Mapua Cardinals remain tied at the top of the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament after both teams secured victories on Sunday, November 5.
The Pirates overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the Letran Knights, 85-79, with Enoch Valdez leading the charge with 18 points and 9 rebounds.
Mac Guadana also contributed 18 points for the Pirates, while John Bravo added 17 points, including three three-pointers.
The Cardinals bounced back from their previous loss to Lyceum with a 70-63 win against the San Sebastian Stags.
Warren Bonifacio spearheaded the Cardinals' victory with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.
Marc Cuenco and Jopet Soriano also provided double-digit scoring for Mapua with 12 and 11 points, respectively.
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Mapua University and Lyceum of the Philippines University continue to share the lead in the NCAA Season 99 standings with identical 10-3 win-loss records.
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The Mapua Cardinals have clinched the solo lead in the NCAA Season 99 tournament after defeating the San Beda Red Lions, 71-69.
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Mapua University solidified their top position in the NCAA Season 99 Men's Basketball Tournament by defeating Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) with a final score of 83-77.
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Jearlan Omandac's clutch three-pointers propelled the Lyceum Pirates to an 84-81 victory over the College of St. Benilde Blazers.
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Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) defeated Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 82-69, eliminating the defending champions from the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament.
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