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Mapua University’s JC Recto in action against Lyceum of the Philippines University in NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball action. Photo from NCAA Philippines/Angela Davocol.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759312929321IMG_8479.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Mapua University’s JC Recto in action against Lyceum of the Philippines University in NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball action. Photo from NCAA Philippines/Angela Davocol."/>Mapua University’s JC Recto in action against Lyceum of the Philippines University in NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball action. Photo from NCAA Philippines/Angela Davocol.MANILA — Mapua University survived a tough challenge from Lyceum of the Philippines University for a victorious start in NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball.</div>The Cardinals survived their Season 100 Final 4 foes Pirates in double overtime, 90-89, in Group A on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.Despite Clint Escamis fouling out in regulation, the Intramuros-based team managed to stay afloat all thanks to JC Recto’s 16 points, nine rebounds, and five steals, Cyrus Cuenco’s 14 markers which included the go-ahead foul shot, and Yam Concepcion’s 13-point, 10-rebound outing with two steals.”’Di naman porket wala si Clint, ‘hindi na kami magstep-up,” said Recto of Escamis, who was limited to eight points and 21 minutes of action after he already had three fouls in the first quarter.“Naging composed lang kami talaga,” added Recto, who did some heavy lifting for the Cardinals in the extension.As Mapua was down 85-87 in the second OT, Recto tied the game with a minute and 10 left, while Earl Sapasap put the reigning champs ahead, 89-87, following his lay-in eight seconds later.A Michael Versoza deuce with still 26 seconds left kept the Pirates afloat, but Cuenco went on to seal the victory at the 00:12 mark with a split at the foul line, while Mapua’s defense also held on to stop Lyon Pallingayan’s late-game jumper which could have won Lyceum the contest.Renz Villegas headed the Pirates’ charge with a game-high 23 points which was complemented by four rebounds and three assists, while senior Ato Barba scattered eight markers, seven dimes, and five boards. <div> </div><div>The Scores:</div>Mapua 90 – Recto 16, Sapasap 16, Cuenco 14, Concepcion 13, Gonzales 11, Escamis 8, Igliane 8, Ryan 2, Gulapa 2, Nitura 0, Lazarte 0, Delos Reyes 0, Reyes 0, Abdulla 0.Lyceum 89 – Villegas 23, Versoza 14, Daileg 13, Barba 8, Pallingayan 7, Gordon 5, Aurige 5, Aviles 5, Matienzo 4, Moralejo 3, Montaño 2, Peñafiel 0.Quarterscores: 19-21, 34-44, 63-55, 74-74, 80-80, 90-89.

Mapua University escaped a tough stance from Lyceum of the Philippines University for a victorious start in NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball.

Mapua University escaped a tough stance from Lyceum of the Philippines University for a victorious start in NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball.

NCAA: Mapua escapes Lyceum in 2OT to open Season 101 title-retention bid

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NCAA: Mapua escapes Lyceum in 2OT to open Season 101 title-retention bid

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Published October 01, 2025 06:14 PM PHT

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