In Week 3 of the NCAA Season 99, surging Mapua University rose to the top of the standings after taking down two powerhouse squads with a homegrown rookie standing out big time in both wins.
Already off to a strong start in his debut season, star rookie Clint Escamis brought his game to another level when the Cardinals needed him the most by averaging 20 points, eight rebounds, six assists and six steals the past week as Mapua improved to a league-best 6-1 card.
The 23-year-old guard dropped 20 points laced by seven rebounds, five assists, and a whopping eight steals to steer Mapua to a 77-71 win against defending champion Colegio de San Juan de Letran. But the 5-foot-11 playmaker knows the job is far from done, setting his sights on their next games as the Cardinals eye a Final Four return.
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