Letran sweeps top-seeded Benilde, forces do-or-die in NCAA Final Four
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Colegio de San Juan de Letran pulled off an upset against top-seeded De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, 25-17, 25-23, 25-23, on Sunday in the NCAA Season 100 men's volleyball tournament at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.
Bembem Bautista led the Knights in the upset with 17 points from 15 attacks and two blocks, while Vince Himzon had 12 points.
John Austero, meanwhile, top-scored Benilde with 11 points.
Game 2 of the NCAA Final Four will be held on Friday.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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