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Mapua beats JRU, shares second place in NCAA 100
Mapua University defeated Jose Rizal University, 88-81, to reclaim a share of second place in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball standings with an identical 5-2 card as Letran.
The Cardinals' balanced offense was led by reigning MVP Clint Escamis, who scored 19 points, including crucial points in the fourth quarter.
Supporting Escamis were Lawrence Mangubat with 16 points, Chris Hubilla with 15 points, Marc Cuenco with 13 points, and Jeco Bancale with 10 points.
Mapua built a significant lead, at one point up by 23 points, and managed to hold off a late comeback attempt by JRU.
The Bombers, led by captain Joshua Guiab, valiantly fought back from the large deficit, narrowing it to five points in the final period.
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