Cuenco leads Mapua past Perpetual Help with game-high 21 points

Cyrus Cuenco led Mapua to a 71-57 victory over Perpetual Help in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament with a game-high 21 points and six three-pointers.

Cuenco, who has been working on his shooting since before the season began, now ranks second in threes made this year with 39, behind Letran Knight Deo Cuajao's 41.

Mapua's win extends their winning streak to seven games and strengthens their position for a top-two finish that comes with a twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals.

Clint Escamis contributed 18 points while Chris Hubilla added 15 points, seven rebounds, and two assists for Mapua.

Cuenco emphasized that despite their strong performance, the team is still focused on achieving more than just a Final Four appearance.

Perpetual Help's defeat drops them to 10th place in their division, making it unlikely they will qualify for the Final Four.