MANILA, Philippines: Mapua found a way to disarm San Beda's gunners and then went to Clint Escamis in the clutch as it turned back a feisty San Beda, 68-63, on Wednesday and moved on the brink of claiming its first NCAA title 32 years in Season 99 at the MOA Arena.

The Cardinals made life difficult for Jacob Cortez, who had only 12 points after a scoreless first half, and the Lions' shooters, who were held to just five triples out of the 32 attempts they took.

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