Mapua ends 33-year NCAA title drought with sweep of CSB

Updated Sat, December 7, 2024 at 9:00 PM Published Fri, December 6, 2024 at 1:20 PM

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.

Clint Escamis, who was named Finals MVP with averages of 24 points, 4 assists, and 4 steals, also received the Rookie and Freshman of the Year awards, and was named to the Mythical Team.

Marc Cuenco led the Cardinals in Game 2 with 19 points, while Lawrence Mangubat added 17 points.

Chris Hubilla chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals, and was awarded Rookie and Freshman of the Year.

This victory marks Mapua's sixth NCAA championship overall and their first since winning back-to-back titles in 1991.

The Cardinals achieved a runner-up finish in Season 99 after losing to San Beda.

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