Mapua avenges losses with upset win over San Beda

The Mapua Cardinals secured a narrow 58-55 victory over the defending champions San Beda Red Lions in NCAA Season 100.

This win avenged three consecutive losses to San Beda, including a finals defeat in Season 99 and an overtime loss earlier in this season.

Rookie Chris Hubilla, a former San Beda player, was a key factor, scoring a game-high 17 points, all in the first half, and playing crucial defense.

Marc Cuenco also stepped up, scoring 7 of his 11 points in the fourth quarter, including the go-ahead three-pointer.

Mapua displayed remarkable aggressiveness and effort, particularly in rebounding, outdueling the larger San Beda team with 51 total rebounds.

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