Published October 12, 2025 8:41pm<\/p>\n
Updated October 12, 2025 8:41pm<\/p>\n
Mark Esperanza drained two clutch free throws to cap off his stellar debut for San Sebastian College-Recoletos, powering a 72-71 escape against Mapua University in the NCAA Season 101 on Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Esperanza, a former Adamson University standout in the UAAP, hauled down the defensive rebound and quickly pushed the ball to their court, drawing a crucial foul on Froilan Reyes with just two seconds remaining in the fourth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He calmly sank both free throws to lift the Staglets to their first win of the season.<\/p>\n
Esperanza, who missed the squad’s first three outings that resulted in losses, put together with 23 points laced with six rebounds, four assists, and two steals as they improved to 1-3 in Group A.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 18-year old Esperanza missed the three games as he was suspended for playing in another league just before the season started.<\/p>\n
Browyn Tepan and JC Ynot chipped in 13 and 11 markers apiece as they snapped Mapua’s two-game winning streak as the Red Robins dropped to 2-2.<\/p>\n
Kean Dungca led Mapua with 19 points together with eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals while Jhillian Palis chipped in 15 markers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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