Mapua edges Lyceum for NCAA lead
Mapua Cardinals secured first place in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament with an 87-83 victory over Lyceum on Saturday at FilOil EcoOil Centre.
Coach Randy Alcantara emphasized the importance of focus and warned against complacency, noting Lyceum's comeback win against Arellano earlier.
Clint Escamis led Mapua with a near triple-double performance: 20 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, and four steals.
Warren Bonifacio also contributed significantly with 20 points for Mapua, while Jacob Cortez scored a game-high 24 points to lead San Beda to a narrow win over Jose Rizal University.
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