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Mapua sweeps second round, nabs NCAA No. 1
Mapua University secured the No. 1 seed in the NCAA men's basketball tournament with a 15-3 record after sweeping the second round of eliminations.
The Cardinals completed their elimination round run with a 75-69 victory over the Arellano Chiefs.
Key scorers in the win against Arellano were Clint Escamis and Chris Hubilla, both with 12 points, and Marc Cuenco with 11 points.
As the top seed, Mapua will have a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four against No. 4 Lyceum Pirates.
The other semifinal pairing features No. 2 College of Saint Benilde and No. 3 San Beda, who ended their elimination run with a loss to San Sebastian.
San Beda, the defending champions, had previously edged Mapua in last year's finals series.
Mapua coach Randy Alcantara emphasized the need for rest and increased Final Four preparation.
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