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Mapua Cardinals eye end to three-decade wait for NCAA crown
Mapua University and San Beda University will face off in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament Finals on Sunday, December 17.
The Cardinals are aiming to end a 32-year title drought, a feat last accomplished in 1991.
San Beda, meanwhile, seeks to reclaim the crown after Mapua initially won Game 1.
The Red Lions forced a do-or-die Game 3 by securing a victory in Game 2, thanks to a comeback led by Jacob Cortez.
Mapua coach Randy Alcantara emphasized the need for no room for mistakes and perfect execution.
San Beda coach Yuri Escueta expressed confidence in his team's ability to handle the do-or-die situation, highlighting the importance of sticking together and fighting until the end.
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