Mapua, St. Benilde barge into NCAA finals
The Philippine Star|November 24, 2024
Mapua captain Clint Escamis has made known to everyone that he only wants one thing – win the NCAA senior basketball championship.
By JOEY VILLAR

The dynamo guard gave a fresh reminder of his true intent by powering the Cardinals to an 89-79 victory over the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates and straight to the NCAA Season 100 finals at the Cuneta Astrodome.

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