THE Letran Knights squandered an early 21-point lead but were able to utilize the three-point zone in the pivotal period to escape with an 80-77 win over the Mapua Cardinals on Friday in the 91st National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City on Friday. The victory brought back Letran to the no.1 spot.

Rey Nambatac fired four triples while Mark Cruz connected one in the fourth quarter to secure the team’s eighth win at the end of the first round elimination.

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