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NCAA: Mapua surges early thanks to Player of the Week Paolo Hernandez
Paolo Hernandez's late-game heroics have earned him the Collegiate Press Corps NCAA Player of the Week honors for Oct. 3 to 9.
The Mapua University forward was instrumental in the Cardinals' back-to-back wins over College of Saint Benilde and Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC).
Hernandez sank the game-winning jumpers in both games, including a crucial shot that secured their 73-69 victory over EAC.
He averaged 16.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in these two victories.
This performance helped Mapua University achieve a 4-1 win-loss record, tying them for second place with Jose Rizal University.
Hernandez edged out teammate Clint Escamis and other players for the weekly award.
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Paolo Hernandez led Mapua University to a 75-71 victory over College of St. Benilde in the NCAA Season 99 Men's Basketball Tournament.
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Clint Escamis hit a clutch triple with 35.6 seconds left to propel Mapua to an 87-83 victory over Lyceum, placing the Cardinals at the top of the NCAA Season 99.
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Mapua University defeated the Letran Knights with a score of 77-71 in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament, marking Mapua's third consecutive win and keeping Letran winless.
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