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| James Payosing went on a solid second half before Yukien Andrada finished the job. NCAA |
MANILA––Yukien Andrada led San Beda's last hurrah to beat Mapua in overtime, 76-69, in the rematch of last year's NCAA men's basketball finals on Tuesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
Behind back-to-back jumpers, a three-pointer and a mid-range two, Andrada sparked the Red Lions' game-ending 8-0 run to pull away from the Cardinals, who lost steam in the extension.
Andrada finished with 18 points, nine rebounds, one assist, and two steals for San Beda, which forced a three-way tie with Mapua and Letran for second place at 6-3 at the end of the first round.
James Payosing added 15 points, all in the second half, seven rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
Cyrus Cuenco made 20 points, four rebounds, five assists, and one steal to lead the Cardinals.
The scores:
SAN BEDA 76 – Andrada 18, Payosing 15, Sajonia 10, Estacio 9, Gonzales 6, Puno 6, Lina 5, Tagle 3, Celzo 2, Royo 2, Calimag 0
MAPUA 69 – Cuenco 20, Escamis 19, Concepcion 9, Mangubat 6, Hubilla 6, Bancale 5, Igliane 2, Jabonete 2, Ryan 0, Fermin 0
Quarterscores: 19-16, 30-38, 53-53, 66-66, 76-69
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