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NCAA: Hubilla, Cuenco help Mapua finally solve San Beda puzzle in Season 100
NCAA: Hubilla, Cuenco help Mapua finally solve San Beda puzzle in Season 100
Rom Anzures,
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 20, 2024 09:12 PM PHT
Mapua Cardinals rookie and former San Beda Red Cub Chris Hubilla. Photo from NCAA Philippines/Angela Davocol.
Mapua Cardinals rookie and former San Beda Red Cub Chris Hubilla. Photo from NCAA Philippines/Angela Davocol.MANILA — Mapua University finally won against San Beda University after three matchups dating from last year.
MANILA — Mapua University finally won against San Beda University after three matchups dating from last year.
The Cardinals solved their Red Lions puzzle through a 58-55 victory during their NCAA Season 100 second-round men's basketball showdown, Sunday afternoon at the San Juan Arena.
The Cardinals solved their Red Lions puzzle through a 58-55 victory during their NCAA Season 100 second-round men's basketball showdown, Sunday afternoon at the San Juan Arena.
This is the first victory of the Intramuros-based squad over their season 99 Finals tormentors since Game 1 of that series, with Mapua coming short in Games 2 and 3, and in their previous meeting in the first round last October 8.
This is the first victory of the Intramuros-based squad over their season 99 Finals tormentors since Game 1 of that series, with Mapua coming short in Games 2 and 3, and in their previous meeting in the first round last October 8.
Rookie Chris Hubilla led all scorers with 17 points, nine rebounds, and two assists, while Cyrus Cuenco followed with 11 markers (3/7 3pts), five boards, and three dimes.
Rookie Chris Hubilla led all scorers with 17 points, nine rebounds, and two assists, while Cyrus Cuenco followed with 11 markers (3/7 3pts), five boards, and three dimes.
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This is the first win of Hubilla against his former high school team, with the 6-foot-4 forward playing for the Red Cubs in Season 98, and he shared his sentiments on now being on the other side of the fence — finally with a win.
This is the first win of Hubilla against his former high school team, with the 6-foot-4 forward playing for the Red Cubs in Season 98, and he shared his sentiments on now being on the other side of the fence — finally with a win.
"Nung first round na nagkita kami, sobrang gigil ko nun," said Hubilla, who hit a crucial basket in their previous outing before they faltered in overtime.
"Nung first round na nagkita kami, sobrang gigil ko nun," said Hubilla, who hit a crucial basket in their previous outing before they faltered in overtime.
"Pero ngayon, nag focus ako sa kung anong maco-contribute at matutulong ko, nag stick lang ako doon," he pointed out.
"Pero ngayon, nag focus ako sa kung anong maco-contribute at matutulong ko, nag stick lang ako doon," he pointed out.
Despite faltering a 40-26 lead — with the defending champions leading 51-49 after a jumper by Bryan Sajonia in the fourth's 3:34 mark — the Cardinals regained composure in crunch time thanks to triples by Cuenco and Yam Concepcion for a 55-51 lead.
Despite faltering a 40-26 lead — with the defending champions leading 51-49 after a jumper by Bryan Sajonia in the fourth's 3:34 mark — the Cardinals regained composure in crunch time thanks to triples by Cuenco and Yam Concepcion for a 55-51 lead.
JC Recto's basket with a minute and two left in the contest then extended their lead to six, 57-51, and this was eventually all Mapua needed to finally find solutions to their end-game woes that previously resulted in them losing to the Red Lions in OT.
JC Recto's basket with a minute and two left in the contest then extended their lead to six, 57-51, and this was eventually all Mapua needed to finally find solutions to their end-game woes that previously resulted in them losing to the Red Lions in OT.
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Sajonia led San Beda in scoring with 12 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals but with four turnovers, and these resulted in them falling to 8-5.
Sajonia led San Beda in scoring with 12 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals but with four turnovers, and these resulted in them falling to 8-5.
On the other hand, Mapua improved their chances of a twice-to-beat advantage heading into the Final Four with a 10-3 record.
On the other hand, Mapua improved their chances of a twice-to-beat advantage heading into the Final Four with a 10-3 record.
The Scores:
Mapua 58 – Hubilla 17, Cuenco 11, Escamis 7, Abdulla 5, Recto 4, Mangubat 4, Jabonete 4, Concepcion 3, Igliane 3, Bancale 0, Fermin 0.
Mapua 58 – Hubilla 17, Cuenco 11, Escamis 7, Abdulla 5, Recto 4, Mangubat 4, Jabonete 4, Concepcion 3, Igliane 3, Bancale 0, Fermin 0.
San Beda 55 – Sajonia 12, Puno 11, Andrada 9, Estacio 6, Songcuya 6, Lina 6, Payosing 3, Tagle 2, Royo 0, Calimag 0, Bonzalida 0.
San Beda 55 – Sajonia 12, Puno 11, Andrada 9, Estacio 6, Songcuya 6, Lina 6, Payosing 3, Tagle 2, Royo 0, Calimag 0, Bonzalida 0.
Quarterscores: 16-12, 32-23, 46-40, 58-55.
Quarterscores: 16-12, 32-23, 46-40, 58-55.
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