Knight Letran. NCAA photo
ANTIPOLO—Letran won his third straight championship after beating the College of St. Benilde, 81-67, in Game 3 of the NCAA Season 98 Men’s Basketball Finals Saturday at the Ynares Center here.
The Knights won the tournament’s first three peats since 2018 when the Red Lions of San Beda accomplished the feat in Season 94.
King Caralipio led Letran with a double of 20 points and 10 rebounds — a performance that earned him the Finals MVP.
Brent Paraiso added 16 points while Kobe Monje returned and scored 11 points for the Knights, who missed the service of star guard Fran Yu due to suspension.
MVP of the season Will Gozum was sent off in the fourth half after a disqualification foul, which finished with a mere 10 points and two rebounds.
Miggy Corteza overcame the Blazers, who failed to end their 20-year title drought, with 14 points and seven rebounds.
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