Mapua outlasts EAC in OT, rolls to third straight win

MANILA, Philippines -- Mapua University outlasted Emilio Aguinaldo College in overtime, 89-84, at the San Juan Arena Tuesday to roll to its third straight win in the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball tournament. Russel Liwanag delivered on a wide open layup after the Cardinals got past the Generals' full-court press with five seconds left. Liwanag then stole the ball from Jude Bagay on the other end to seal the win for Mapua, which elevated to 3-3 for fourth place in Group A. Cyrus Cuenco poured 28 points, four rebounds, and four assists for the Cardinals, who failed to finish off the Generals in regulation but proved steady in overtime especially with a 9-0 opening run. EJ Castillo pumped 19 points and three rebounds for EAC, which 2-game win run got snapped to fall to 2-4 in fourth place in Group B.