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Mapua takes solo lead after beating EAC in NCAA
Mapua University solidified their top position in the NCAA Season 99 Men's Basketball Tournament by defeating Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) with a final score of 83-77.
MVP candidate Clint Escamis led the Cardinals with 17 points, including a crucial triple in the final minute, along with eight rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a block.
Warren Bonifacio contributed 14 points, while JC Recto added 12 points and a double-double.
EAC mounted a significant comeback, erasing a 19-point deficit to trail by only two points with less than two minutes remaining.
JP Maguliano scored 29 points for EAC, but it was not enough to secure a win.
Mapua now holds an 11-3 win-loss record, maintaining their grip on the top spot in the tournament.
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