Cardinals put cuffs on Knights

MANILA, Philippines — Mapua displayed its defensive spunk as it took Letran out of its comfort zone for a 77-62 victory yesterday to seize solo second spot in NCAA Season 100 at the Filioil EcoOil Arena.

The 2023 runners up claimed their third straight victory after an opening-day loss.

The result also kept Mapua in striking distance with unbeaten solo leader St. Benilde (4-0).

The Knights dropped to a six-team logjam at No. 3 with 2-2 records.

It included Lyceum of the Philippines University, which needed overtime as it eked out a come-from-behind 90-86 win over Arellano U (0-4).