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IN PHOTOS: Letran Knights wear basketball crown again

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<p>The Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights captured a third straight title after defeating the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde Blazers 81-67 in a deciding Game 3 of the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball finals at Ynares Center in Antipolo on Sunday. </p><p>Winning a 20th men’s basketball title in the country’s oldest collegiate athletic association, the Knights showed grit sans team captain Fran Yu, who was suspended after throwing an elbow at Blazers player Mark Sangco in Game 2.</p><p>Meanwhile, College of Saint Benilde failed to capture the title after ending a years long Final 4 drought.</p><p>King Caralipio was awarded Finals MVP.</p><p>Here are selected images of the just-concluded title series.</p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/1-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/2-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/3-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/4-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/5-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/6-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/7-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/8-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/9-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/10-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/11-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/12-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/13-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/14-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/15-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/12/18/16-ncaa-letran-benilde-md.jpg"/></div></div><div class="slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>The De La Salle College of Saint Benilde and Colegio de San Juan de Letran battle during game 3 of the NCAA season 98 men&#x27;s basketball finals in Antipolo, Rizal on December 18, 2022. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The De La Salle College of Saint Benilde and Colegio de San Juan de Letran battle during game 3 of the NCAA season 98 men&#x27;s basketball finals in Antipolo, Rizal on December 18, 2022. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The De La Salle College of Saint Benilde and Colegio de San Juan de Letran battle during game 3 of the NCAA season 98 men&#x27;s basketball finals in Antipolo, Rizal on December 18, 2022. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The De La Salle College of Saint Benilde and Colegio de San Juan de Letran battle during game 3 of the NCAA season 98 men&#x27;s basketball finals in Antipolo, Rizal on December 18, 2022. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The De La Salle College of Saint Benilde and Colegio de San Juan de Letran battle during game 3 of the NCAA season 98 men&#x27;s basketball finals in Antipolo, Rizal on December 18, 2022. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>CSB Blazers supporters cheer during the NCAA Season 98 Men’s Basketball Finals against the Letran Knights at the Ynares Center, Antipolo on December 18, 2022.<cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>CSB Blazers react during the NCAA Season 98 Men’s Basketball Finals against the Letran Knights at the Ynares Center, Antipolo on December 18, 2022. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Letran Knights supporters react during the NCAA Season 98 Men’s Basketball Finals against the CSB Blazers at the Ynares Center, Antipolo on December 18, 2022. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Letran Knights celebrate after winning their third consecutive title during the NCAA Season 98 Men’s Basketball Finals at the Ynares Sports Complex on December 18, 2022. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>CSB Blazers turn emotional after losing the NCAA Season 98 Men’s Basketball Finals against the Letran Knights at the Ynares Center, Antipolo on December 18, 2022. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The Colegio de San Juan de Letran takes the NCAA season 98 men&#x27;s basketball championship title over De La Salle College of Saint Benilde during the final game of the best of 3 series in Antipolo, Rizal on December 18, 2022. The win gives Letran its third consecutive championship.<cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The Colegio de San Juan de Letran takes the NCAA season 98 men&#x27;s basketball championship title over De La Salle College of Saint Benilde during the final game of the best of 3 series in Antipolo, Rizal on December 18, 2022. The win gives Letran its third consecutive championship.<cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The Colegio de San Juan de Letran takes the NCAA season 98 men&#x27;s basketball championship title over De La Salle College of Saint Benilde during the final game of the best of 3 series in Antipolo, Rizal on December 18, 2022. The win gives Letran its third consecutive championship.<cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Letran Knights Team Captain France Yu and Coach Bonnie Tan pose for photos after winning the NCAA season 98 men&#x27;s basketball championship title over the CSB Blazers during the final game of the best of 3 series in Antipolo, Rizal on December 18, 2022. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The Colegio de San Juan de Letran takes the NCAA season 98 men&#x27;s basketball championship title over De La Salle College of Saint Benilde during the final game of the best of 3 series in Antipolo, Rizal on December 18, 2022. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Letran Knights Louie Sangalang takes off the net as a souvenir after winning the NCAA season 98 men&#x27;s basketball championship title over the CSB Blazers in Antipolo, Rizal on December 18, 2022. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div></div></div>

The Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights captured a third consecutive title after defeating the Saint Benilde Blazers 81-67 on Sunday.

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IN PHOTOS: Letran Knights wear basketball crown again

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Published Dec 18, 2022 10:16 PM PHT

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Updated Dec 18, 2022 10:34 PM PHT

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