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San Sebastian, Mapua triumph in NCAA basketball
San Sebastian College-Recoletos staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Lyceum of the Philippines University 95-93 in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament.
The Stags' victory was fueled by the strong performances of their backcourt duo, Rafael Are and Raymart Escobido, who combined for 48 points.
Rafael Are narrowly missed a triple-double with 25 points, 13 assists, and eight rebounds, while Raymart Escobido contributed 23 points.
Lyceum's John Barba led his team with a career-high 25 points, but it wasn't enough to secure their first win, leaving them with an 0-2 record.
In another game, rookie players powered Mapua University to their first victory of the season against Emilio Aguinaldo College.
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