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WINNING CARDS: Mapua clips Lyceum, nails Final Four berth
Mapua University secured a playoff spot in the Final Four of the NCAA men's basketball tournament after defeating Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) 69-68.
Rookie guard Lawrence Mangubat hit the game-winning three-pointer with 3.9 seconds left, finishing with 16 points and five rebounds.
His crucial shot came after LPU forced a turnover and missed a potential game-winning attempt in the final seconds.
The win improved Mapua's record to 11-3, tying them with College of Saint Benilde as the only teams to make it to the Final Four so far.
Mapua head coach Randy Alcantara and team captain Clint Escamis expressed confidence in Mangubat taking the final shot.
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