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NCAA: Red hot San Beda dispatches Lyceum, returns to Finals
San Beda University has secured a spot in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball finals against Mapua University after defeating Lyceum of the Philippines University, 82-72, in their Final Four series.
This marks San Beda's return to the finals for the first time since 2019.
Jomel Puno and James Payosing led San Beda with double-double performances, scoring 18 and 15 points respectively, along with 10 rebounds each.
Lyceum's Enoch Valdez scored a game-high 28 points and grabbed seven rebounds, but it was not enough.
San Beda previously forced a Game 3 with an 89-68 victory, where Jacob Cortez scored a career-high 28 points.
In the decisive Game 3, San Beda overcame a 51-all tie in the third quarter by sinking four consecutive three-pointers to establish a commanding lead.
The Red Lions have now won six consecutive games dating back to the elimination round.
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The San Beda Red Lions defeated the LPU Pirates 82-72 in Game 2 of the NCAA Season 99 Final Four, securing a championship showdown with the Mapua Cardinals.
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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 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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Mapua University and San Beda University are competing in the best-of-three NCAA Season 99 men's basketball finals, with Mapua aiming to end a 32-year championship drought.
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