Mapua wins Game 1, edges closer to NCAA crown
Mapua University secured Game 1 of the NCAA men's basketball finals with a 68-63 victory over San Beda University on Wednesday.
Clint Escamis made crucial free throws in the final moments, going 4-of-4 from the line to seal the win for Mapua.
The Cardinals' defense effectively stifled San Beda's perimeter shooting, holding them to just five triples out of 32 attempts.
Mapua now leads the best-of-three series 1-0 and aims to end their 32-year title drought in Game Two on Sunday.
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