MANILA, Philippines---Two seasons ago, Mapua reached the NCAA Finals but only to get swept by a heavily favored Letran side.
On Tuesday, the Cardinals made their way back to the championship round after knocking off College of St. Benilde, 78-67, in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena.
The victory was another example of why Mapua is primed to finally end its long wait for a title, unlike its previous trip to the finals.
After all, the Cardinals, who are riding a seven-game winning streak, own the top seed for a reason.
"Ever since day one, I was already pushing Pao (Hernandez). Even at the beginning of the preseason, we're already tryi...
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NCAA: Top seed Mapua back in finals, eliminates Benilde