Lyceum Pirates defeat Mapua Cardinals, earn third straight win

Updated Wed, September 25, 2024 at 12:20 AM Published Tue, September 24, 2024 at 5:07 PM

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.

John Barba led the Pirates with 25 points and nine rebounds off the bench, fueling a late-game surge.

Mclaude Guadaña added 16 points, and Vincent Cunanan contributed 15 points for Lyceum.

The Pirates now share a 3-2 record with Mapua, Letran College, and defending champion San Beda University.

Lyceum coach Gilbert Malabanan credited the win to the team's aggressive play in the fourth quarter, citing a 13-3 run in the final three minutes.

The Cardinals, paced by Jeco Bancale's 14 points, struggled offensively, and reigning MVP Clint Escamis had a quiet game.

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