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Mapua starts title defense with 2OT win
The Mapua Cardinals commenced their Season 101 title-retention campaign with a hard-fought 90-89 double-overtime victory against the Lyceum Pirates.
JC Recto stepped up with 16 points and nine rebounds to help fill the void left by star playmaker Clint Escamis, who fouled out late in regulation.
Rookie Earl Sapasap contributed 16 points, including a crucial layup that gave Mapua a two-point lead in the second overtime.
Cyrus Cuenco made one of two free throws to give the Cardinals a slim 90-89 lead in the final seconds.
Lyceum's Lyon Pallingayan missed a potential game-winning jumper in the dying seconds, securing the win for Mapua.
The thrilling victory gives the defending champions an early 1-0 lead in Group A of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
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