Red Lions force Game 3 vs Cardinals in NCAA finals

Updated Mon, December 11, 2023 at 6:20 PM Published Sun, December 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM

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.

Jacob Cortez was vital for San Beda, scoring a game-high 21 points, with eight of those coming in a pivotal fourth-quarter turnaround, including crucial threes.

San Beda overcame a third-quarter surge and a 15-point lead evaporation, retaking the lead late in the fourth quarter with key baskets.

Despite being named the new MVP, Clint Escamis struggled offensively for Mapua, scoring only 15 points on a poor 4-of-21 shooting percentage.

The Game 2 victory, witnessed by 22,465 fans at the Mall of Asia Arena, tied the series at 1-game apiece and will lead to a winner-take-all Game 3 at the Araneta Coliseum.

College of St. Benilde secured third place by defeating Lyceum of the Philippines University 93-83.

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