NCAA Season 102: Mapúa and Letran secure key victories

In the NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament, Mapúa University and Colegio de San Juan de Letran secured significant wins to bolster their positions heading into the next phase of the competition.

Mapúa University defeated San Sebastian College-Recoletos 71-43 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. The victory marks the Cardinals' sixth consecutive win, allowing them to finish the crossover round unbeaten in Group A with a 6-3 record. Cyrus Cuenco led the scoring with 25 points, while Yam Concepcion recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Letran Knights defeated the Benilde Blazers 83-72 to claim their second straight win. Despite playing without star guard Titing Manalili due to a knee injury, Letran improved to a 6-3 record in Group B. Denzil Walker paced the Knights with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, helping the team build momentum ahead of the quarterfinals.