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Yukien Andrada waxes hot as San Beda rips LPU for share of 3rd place with CSB
San Beda University defeated Lyceum of the Philippines University, 74-56, to boost their chances of clinching a Final Four spot in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament.
Yukien Andrada led the Red Lions with a career-high 26 points on 6-of-11 three-point shooting, while Jacob Cortez added 16 points, seven assists, and two steals.
The win improved San Beda's record to 11-6, forging a two-way tie with College of St. Benilde for third place.
This victory also eliminated Perpetual Help Altas from the Final Four race.
San Beda coach Yuri Escueta stated that his team drew inspiration from a previous disappointing loss to Mapua.
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Yukien Andrada and Jacob Cortez spearheaded San Beda's 65-61 victory over College of St. Benilde, bolstering their Final Four aspirations in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament.
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San Beda secured a crucial 77-68 victory over rival Letran Knights on November 24, boosting their morale heading into the NCAA Final Four.
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The Lyceum Pirates have clinched a twice-to-beat incentive in the Final Four of the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament after defeating Arellano University, 98-86.
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The NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament Final Four is set to begin with Mapua and Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) holding twice-to-beat advantages.
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Jacob Cortez was named the Collegiate Press Corps NCAA Player of the Week for November 21-24, capping San Beda's strong finish to the elimination round.
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