Allen Liwag's Clutch Performance Secures Benilde's Narrow Victory Over Mapua in Filoil Preseason
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Allen Liwag's crucial and-one floater in the final moments led De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde to a narrow 58-56 victory over Mapua University in the 18th Filoil Preseason Cup. Liwag's 11 points, including the game-winning shot, were pivotal as Benilde overcame a strong challenge from the defending NCAA champions, Mapua. Other key contributors for Benilde included Roger Ondoa, Matthew Oli, and Shawn Umali, while Mapua was led by Ivan Lazarte and Clint Escamis.
Key Points
Allen Liwag scored the game-winning and-one floater with 1:05 left in the game, securing a 58-56 win for Benilde over Mapua.
Liwag finished with 11 points, six rebounds, two steals, and two blocks, being the only Blazer in double figures.
Roger Ondoa's layup tied the game at 55 before Liwag's clutch shot.
Ivan Lazarte led Mapua with 17 points, while Clint Escamis contributed 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and six steals.
Mapua's last-second attempts to tie the game fell short, with Lazarte and Escamis missing crucial three-point shots.
