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San Beda reclaims NCAA men's basketball crown
The San Beda Red Lions clinched their 23rd NCAA men's basketball championship by defeating the Mapua Cardinals, 76-66, in Game 3 of the finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Yukien Andrada led the Red Lions with a game-high 20 points, including crucial plays in the final period.
Finals MVP James Payosing delivered a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds, complementing Andrada's performance.
Jacob Cortez, the Game 2 hero who helped force the decider, experienced cramps midway in the fourth quarter.
Coach Yuri Escueta was named Coach of the Year, praising his players' hard work and resilience.
The Red Lions' victory marks their first title in four years and extends their all-time championship lead, witnessed by 23,077 fans.
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The San Beda Red Lions forced a deciding Game 3 in the NCAA Season 99 finals after defeating the Mapua Cardinals 71-65 in Game 2.
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Mapua University and San Beda University will face off in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament Finals on Sunday, December 17.
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James Payosing was named the NCAA Season 99 Finals MVP after leading San Beda to a championship victory over Mapua.
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The San Beda Red Lions completed a Cinderella run to win the NCAA Season 99 Men's Basketball Championship, defying expectations and historical trends.
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The San Beda Red Lions are preparing to face the Mapua Cardinals in Game Three of the NCAA Season 99 finals, with a particular focus on improving their free throw shooting.
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