Mapua edges Perpetual for NCAA lead
Mapua edged Perpetual Help to secure the top spot in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament with a narrow 62-61 victory on Saturday.
Clint Escamis led Mapua with a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds, while Marc Cuenco added 13 points including three triples.
Paolo Hernandez and JC Recto also contributed crucial baskets in the fourth quarter to help Mapua hold off Perpetual's late-game surge.
With this win, Mapua improved their record to 8-1 and extended their winning streak to six games.
Perpetual Help dropped to a 3-6 record after missing a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer.
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