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NCAA: Mapua pulls rug from under Letran, Lyceum zooms past EAC
The Mapua Cardinals secured a crucial 69-66 comeback victory against the three-time defending champion Letran Knights in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament.
With this win, Mapua solidified their position at the top of the standings with a 9-2 record, while Letran's loss put them on the brink of elimination with a 1-10 slate.
Clint Escamis was instrumental in Mapua's rally, scoring 21 points, while Jopet Soriano contributed 14 points and Warren Bonifacio added 8 points and 9 rebounds.
Kurt Reyson led Letran with 17 points, but the Knights suffered another collapse, struggling with turnovers and a lack of assists.
In another game, the LPU Pirates defeated the EAC Generals 81-78 to claim solo second place with an 8-2 record.
Despite the absence of star player Enoch Valdez, LPU's Jearlan Omandac stepped up with a game-high 24 points and 9 rebounds.
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Mapua University tightened its grip on the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament after a tight 62-61 victory over Perpetual Help.
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Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) defeated Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 82-69, eliminating the defending champions from the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament.
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Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) achieved a comeback victory against San Sebastian College-Recoletos, with a final score of 80-77 in the NCAA Season 99 Men's Basketball Tournament.
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College of St. Benilde ended Mapua's six-game winning streak with a 65-61 victory in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament.
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Jose Rizal University (JRU) and Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) will clash to vie for third place as the second round of the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament begins.
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