Mapua advances to NCAA Men's Basketball Finals
Mapua University advanced to the NCAA Men's Basketball Finals after defeating College of St. Benilde 78-67 on Tuesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Clint Escamis led Mapua with 21 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals, while Paolo Hernandez contributed 22 points, four assists and three rebounds.
Marc Cuenco's crucial triple in the final minutes helped extend Mapua’s lead to seven points, ensuring their place in the Finals for the first time since early 2022.
The Finals matchup will be completed upon the conclusion of the Final Four bout between Letran College Pirates and San Beda Red Lions.
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