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Mapua clicked on defense and got it done on offense through a huge Paolo Hernandez triple to secure the win against San Beda, 71-69, in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament.
The Cardinals limited the Red Lions to just five points in the final period, with JC Recto finding Hernandez for the three-pointer with 32 seconds remaining to complete a double-digit comeback and claim their twelfth win of the season.
San Beda had a chance to hold on to the victory, but Yukien Andrada's triple from the right baseline hit the side of the backboard.
The matchup between the two of the flashiest guards of the league did not disappoint, as both Clint Escamis and Jacob Cortez led their respective teams in scoring with 21 and 24 points, respectively.
As a result of the defeat, San Beda drops to 8-6, which moved them out of the Final Four race temporarily. Jose Rizal University now occupies the fourth and final postseason spot at 9-6.
Third Game
Mapua 71- Escamis 21, Cuenco 14, Bonifacio 11, Rosillo 8, Asuncion 6, Hernandez 4, Soriano 4, Recto 3, Igliane 0, Morenos 0, Dalisay 0
San Beda 69- Cortez 24, Andrada 15, Puno 9, Tagle 7, Visser 4, Jopia 4, Cuntapay 3, Payosing 3, Royo 0, Gonzales 0, Gallego 0, Alfaro 0
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