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CSB, Mapua step on gas
The NCAA Season 101 is heating up as key games today at the Filoil EcoOil Arena could significantly impact the standings heading into the quarterfinals.
The reigning champions Mapua Cardinals defeated the University of Perpetual Help Altas, 77-71, avenging a previous loss.
The Cardinals now hold a 6-5 record, while the Altas, who were aiming for the top seed in Group A, maintain an 8-3 mark.
In another crucial match, the College of St. Benilde Blazers, despite the absence of Allen Liwag, defeated the Letran Knights, 80-74.
The Blazers, now with a 7-4 record, are in second place in Group B, half a game behind bracket leader San Beda with a 7-3 record.
The top two finishers in each group would book a twice-to-beat bonus in the quarterfinals.
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The Mapua Cardinals secured a crucial overtime victory against the San Sebastian Stags, 77-72, bringing them closer to clinching a twice-to-beat advantage in the NCAA Season 101 quarterfinals.
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St. Benilde secured a twice-to-beat advantage in Group B of the NCAA Season 101 men's basketball tournament by defeating Emilio Aguinaldo College, 87-82.
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The San Beda Lions secured the top seed in Group B and a twice-to-beat advantage in the NCAA Season 101 quarterfinals by defeating the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Generals 96-78.
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The San Sebastian Stags secured their second consecutive victory in the NCAA Season 101 by narrowly defeating the University of Perpetual Help Altas, 62-61.
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Jose Rizal University (JRU) defeated Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) with a score of 69-66, thanks to Sean Salvador's career-high performance, keeping JRU in contention for an outright quarterfinal berth in NCAA Season 101.
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