NCAA: Mapua downs EAC, snaps three-game skid

Mapua put a stop to its three-game skid and took down Emilio Aguinaldo College, 80-67, in the NCAA Season 94 men’s basketball tournament Friday at Filioil Flying V Centre.

The Cardinals improved to a 5-11 record to get to the seventh seed as they try to make the most out of their remaining schedule.

A 20-9 second quarter did the trick for the Cardinals as the Generals never recovered after falling 33-24 heading into the break.

Noah Lugo led Mapua with 18 points and four assists while Laurenz Victoria had 15 points, four rebounds, six assists, and four steals.

Hamadou Laminou put up 21 points and grabbed 13 boards for the Generals who dropped to a 4-12 record at the ninth spot.

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