NCAA 102: Mapúa survives Letran rally in OT for fourth straight win
Mapúa University secured a 69-67 overtime victory against Letran in the NCAA Season 102 basketball tournament after overcoming a 15-point deficit. The win marks the Cardinals' fourth consecutive victory, keeping them undefeated in the crossover round.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the standings in the NCAA basketball tournament, showcasing the competitive nature of the collegiate league.
Mapúa University survived a 15-point collapse against Colegio de San Juan de Letran to escape with a 69-67 overtime victory and extend its winning streak to four games in the NCAA Season 102 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Monday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
After opening the season with three straight losses, the Cardinals have turned their campaign around with four consecutive victories, improving to 4-3 in Group A.
Mapúa also remains unbeaten in the crossover round.
“We led by 15, but they kept on coming back; that’s the spirit of Letran. But I’d like to give credit to the composure of the whole team, these rookies ,” said Mapúa head coach Chito Victolero.
“Very happy, but ‘di pa dito natatapos ang lahat. We’re trying siguro na pag-aralan ‘yung mga mali namin, ” he added.
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