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NCAA: Mapua asserts mastery of San Beda with season opening win

Mapua University asserted its mastery over San Beda University, 66-55, to gain a victory on opening day of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 98 men's basketball tournament Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Leaning on a balanced attack, the Cardinals, who defeated the Red Lions in last season's semifinals, dominated the contest and led by as many as 19 points, 65-46, following an Arvin Gamboa and-one play with 4:22 left in the game.

Mapua tips off its Season 98 campaign in the NCAA with a win over San Beda. NCAA/GMA PHOTO