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Escamis thankful for teammates having his back in Mapua's opening-day win
The Mapua Cardinals secured a hard-fought double overtime victory, 90-89, against the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates in their NCAA Season 101 campaign opener.
Team captain Will Escamis, who fouled out with 3:27 left in overtime, expressed gratitude for his teammates stepping up in his absence.
Escamis, limited to 21 minutes and 19 seconds of play due to foul trouble, finished with eight points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals while struggling from the field.
JC Recto led the Cardinals with 16 points, making crucial plays throughout the game.
Cyrus Cuenco, Yam Concepcion, and EJ Sapasap also delivered impactful performances.
Escamis highlighted the team's depth, emphasizing that any of their 15 players are capable of starting and contributing to their success.
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