Mapua escapes with 80-77 win over EAC

Mapua Cardinals escaped with the 80-77 win over EAC Generals in the NCAA Season 95 men's basketball tournament at Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan on Friday, September 20.

The Cardinals rallied from 10 points down to edge out the Generals.

Noah Lugo had 16 points, four rebounds, and two assists to help the Mapua secure the victory. Warren Bonifacio added 13 markers and 10 boards, while Laurenz Victoria tallied 11 points, six boards, and three assists in the win.


JP Maguliano led the EAC with 15 points and five rebounds, while Marwin Taywan contributed 13 points, six boards, two assists, and two steals in the loss.

The Cardinals recorded their fifth win in 11 games to keep their Final Four hopes alive, while the Generals dropped to 1-11 record.

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