Mapua edges Lyceum to seize NCAA top spot

Clint Escamis hit a clutch triple with 35.6 seconds left to propel Mapua to an 87-83 victory over Lyceum, placing the Cardinals at the top of the NCAA Season 99.

Escamis finished with 20 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and four more swipes in the new article, contributing significantly to Mapua's fourth straight win.

Warren Bonifacio added 20 points, while Paolo Hernandez chipped in 15 points and 5 boards, leading Mapua to a 6-1 win-loss record.

The Pirates dropped to 6-2 after a six-game winning start to the season, with JM Bravo leading the losing cause with 19 points.

In another game, Jacob Cortez led San Beda to a close 74-70 win against Jose Rizal University, with Cortez scoring a game-high 24 points.

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