Colegio De San Juan De Letran Knights need only one more win to win their third straight championship in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

The Knights bested the De La Salle College of St. Benilde Blazers, 81-75, on Sunday, December 4, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.

Louie Sangalang finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds while King Caralipio added 16 points for Letran to draw first blood in the best-of-three series.

Will Gozum and Miggy Corteza both scored 18 points while Mark Sangco registered 18 points as they paced the Blazers.