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Escamis, Cardinals banish ghost of past season with long-awaited NCAA crown
The Mapua Cardinals have ended a 33-year championship drought in the NCAA Season 100 finals, defeating the College of St. Benilde Blazers.
This victory marks Mapua's sixth NCAA championship overall and their first since 1991.
Guard Clint Escamis was instrumental in the Cardinals' charge, scoring 30 points in Game 1 and playing a key role throughout the series.
The team dedicated their win to overcoming the "tough three-game championship series loss" against the San Beda Red Lions in NCAA Season 99, where they also faltered after winning the first game.
Coach Randy Alcantara emphasized serious training from the start of the year to prevent a repeat of last season's outcome, instilling the desire to win in his players.
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The Mapua Cardinals defeated the St. Benilde Blazers 84-73 in Game 1 of the NCAA Season 100 Finals, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series.
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Mapua star Clint Escamis prioritized winning the NCAA Season 100 championship over personal accolades, emphasizing the collective joy of a team title.
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The Mapua Cardinals have ended their 33-year championship drought by winning the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball title, completing a sweep of the College of St. Benilde Blazers with a 94-82 victory.
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