Mapua University advances to NCAA Season 99 finals

Updated Tue, November 28, 2023 at 7:40 PM Published Tue, November 28, 2023 at 3:38 PM

Mapua University secured the first NCAA Season 99 finals seat after defeating College of St. Benilde, 78-67.

Paolo Hernandez led the Cardinals with 22 points, while MVP frontrunner Clint Escamis added 21 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.

Hernandez and Escamis combined for eight of Mapua's 12 triples, with Hernandez sparking a game-clinching 14-2 rally.

Mapua's defense was crucial, holding CSB's Miguel Oczon to just three points in the fourth quarter after he scored 10 in the first canto.

This victory marks Mapua's second finals appearance in the past three seasons and gives them a chance to end a 32-year title drought.

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