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NCAA: Mapua hitting stride but still far from peak, says Escamis
Mapua University secured their fifth win in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament with an 88-81 victory over Jose Rizal University (JRU).
Clint Escamis, the reigning MVP, led Mapua with 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists, though he believes the team has room for improvement and is not yet at their peak.
The win places Mapua in second place with a 5-2 record, tied with Letran Knights and trailing league-leader College of St. Benilde by a half-game.
Several other Mapua players scored in double digits, including Lawrence Mangubat (16 points), Chris Hubilla (15 points), Marc Cuenco (13 points), and Jeco Bancale (10 points).
Joshua Guiab scored 17 points for JRU, who now have a 2-5 record.
In another game, Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) narrowly defeated Lyceum of the Philippines University, 90-88, with King Gurtiza scoring 21 points for EAC.
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Mapua University survived a late challenge from Arellano University, 77-71, to extend their winning streak to three games in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament.
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Mapua University defeated Arellano University, 88-81, to maintain second place in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament.
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The Mapua Cardinals aim to secure a share of the lead in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament against the Lyceum Pirates.
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Mapua University defeated Jose Rizal University, 88-81, to reclaim a share of second place in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball standings with an identical 5-2 card as Letran.
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The Lyceum Pirates secured their third consecutive win in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament by defeating the Mapua Cardinals, 96-81, with a strong fourth-quarter performance.
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