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NCAA: Letran eager to ‘write own history’ in rivalry Finals bout against San Beda
The San Beda Red Lions and the Letran Knights will clash in the NCAA Season 101 men's basketball championship series, marking their seventh finals encounter.
Letran holds the edge in recent finals meetings, having defeated San Beda in 2015 and 2019.
Both teams split their elimination round games, with San Beda winning 68-58 on October 5 and Letran taking the rematch 87-83 on November 23.
San Beda secured their finals spot by eliminating College of Saint Benilde in a 84-81 Game 3 victory during their semifinals series.
Letran coach Allen Ricardo expressed excitement for the matchup, calling it a 'dream come true' and emphasizing their goal to 'write their own history' by winning the championship.
San Beda coach Yuri Escueta wants his players to enjoy the finals atmosphere, noting their last championship win against Letran was in the early 2010s.
The storied rivalry between San Beda and Letran spans over seven decades, making their matchup fitting for the start of the NCAA's new century.
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