Mapua beats San Sebastian 71-43 to sweep NCAA crossover phase
Cyrus Cuenco scored 25 points as the Cardinals claimed a sixth consecutive victory and improved their record to 6-3.
Mapua University finished the NCAA Season 102 crossover phase unbeaten after a 71-43 victory over San Sebastian College-Recoletos at the Filoil Centre in San Juan on October 19. The result left the Golden Stags without a win after nine tournament games.
The Cardinals took control after halftime, turning a 33-24 lead into a 60-32 advantage by the end of the third quarter. They scored 27 points in that period while restricting San Sebastian to eight, then stayed ahead through the final quarter.
Cyrus Cuenco finished with 25 points to lead Mapua, adding three steals and two assists. Yam Concepcion contributed a double-double, collecting 11 points and 10 rebounds alongside three assists, three steals and a block.
The win was Mapua's sixth in succession and moved its tournament record to 6-3. Diaz supplied seven points for the Cardinals, while Igliane scored six and Timbol added five.
For San Sebastian, Caesleyh Bacani scored a team-high 12 points and Ralph Gabat contributed 10. Alforque and Suico each finished with five points.
