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Job not yet done for Mapua, says Escamis
The Mapua Cardinals defeated the St. Benilde Blazers 84-73 in Game 1 of the NCAA Season 100 Finals, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series.
Reigning MVP Clint Escamis led the Cardinals with 30 points, also adding five steals and four assists, moving Mapua closer to a potential championship that would end a 33-year drought.
JC Recto contributed 15 points, Chris Hubilla added nine points and nine rebounds, and other players also made significant contributions.
The Cardinals aim to avoid a repeat of last season's finals, where they lost the championship despite winning Game 1.
Escamis acknowledged that the championship is not yet secured, stating, "You don't win a championship in Game One, so the job is not yet finished."
Game 2 is scheduled for December 7th.
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Clint Escamis scored a career-high 33 points, leading the Mapua Cardinals to an 89-79 victory over the Lyceum Pirates and securing their return to the NCAA finals.
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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.
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Mapua star Clint Escamis prioritized winning the NCAA Season 100 championship over personal accolades, emphasizing the collective joy of a team title.
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The Mapua Cardinals have ended a 33-year championship drought in the NCAA Season 100 finals, defeating the College of St. Benilde Blazers.
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The St. Benilde Blazers aim to contain Clint Escamis and force a sudden death in Game 2 of the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball finals against the Mapua Cardinals.
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