Mapua vs emilio aguinaldo biography

MAPUA survived the loss of two key players and then weathered a huge Emilio Aguinaldo College fightback for a 69-66 win in the NCAA Season 100 on Wednesday in San Juan's Filoil EcoOil Arena.

The Cardinals failed to protect a 13-point second half lead as they lost JC Recto to ejection and Chris Hubilla because of foul trouble in the final quarter.

But they managed to hang on as the Generals failed to convert in their final possession to finally break through to the win column.

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Rookie Lawrence Mangubat finished with 15 points to pace Mapua - who all sported a buzzcut going to the game as a reminder of their 78-65 loss to St. Benilde on opening day - in a match they controlled three-fourths of the way before losing steam in the homestretch.

Recto added 12 points before being sent off after fouling Harve Emilio aguinaldo.