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NCAA 99: Andrada fires career-high as San Beda subdues Benilde, snaps skid

November 15, 2023
After dropping four of its last five games, San Beda University turned its slump around as it narrowly defeated the College of Saint Benilde 65-61 in a tightly contested matchup in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. Second year Red Lions head coach Yuri Escueta ensured that […]
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NCAA 99: Paolo Hernandez pulls rug off San Beda, carries Mapua to pole

November 12, 2023
Paolo Hernandez completed Mapua University’s fourth quarter rally as his game-winning three-pointer launched the Cardinals over San Beda University 71-69 in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Sunday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. The Cardinals boosted their control of the top spot in the standings as they went up to a 12-3 record. […]
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Charles Tiu appreciative of ‘basketball-focused game’ vs JRU

November 7, 2023
Heading into a tension-riddled second-round matchup against Jose Rizal University, College of Saint Benilde head coach Charles Tiu was already preparing for a grind-it-out, emotional battle. “I think it’s a big game for us. I’m sure JRU will be pumped up to play us again. It was an ugly win for us the last time […]
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NCAA 99: Gozum flexes MVP form as CSB guts out gritty win vs JRU

November 7, 2023
Will Gozum’s MVP-level performance was just enough to give College of Saint Benilde the edge as the Blazers narrowly squeezed past the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers, 84-81, in another tense and physical matchup between the two rivals in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Tuesday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. The game […]
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Gyle Montano steps up when Lyceum needed him most

November 3, 2023
In Friday’s 86-82 victory over the top team, Mapua University, Patrick Montano stepped up to give Lyceum of the Philippines University a timely boost. The 23-year-old, second-year wing from Lyceum was averaging just 4.55 points and 2.36 rebounds in 14:59 minutes of play before Friday. However, as his squad battled with the Cardinals for control […]
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NCAA 99: Lyceum’s revenge tour continues, holds off Mapua for share of lead

November 3, 2023
Lyceum of the Philippines University has found its groove once again in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament. The Pirates avenged their first-round loss against the Mapua Cardinals with a gritty 86-82 victory against the Cardinals on Friday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. After a three-game losing streak to end the first round, the […]
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NCAA 99: EAC ends Letran’s four-peat hopes

November 3, 2023
Emilio Aguinaldo College significantly boosted its Final Four hopes by putting an end to Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s three-year reign over the NCAA. The Generals eliminated the Knights from contention with an 82-69 victory in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Friday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. With a 1-11 record […]
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NCAA 99: 33-point 1st quarter sets tone as JRU blasts Arellano for share of 3rd

October 21, 2023
Jose Rizal University came out strong right from the opening tip, and the Heavy Bombers’ explosive offensive performance in the first quarter resulted in an 88-72 blowout victory over Arellano University in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Saturday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. The Heavy Bombers concluded their first-round run in Season […]
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NCAA 99: Cuenco, struggling Hernandez come through late vs Perpetual as Mapua keeps solo lead

October 21, 2023
Mapua University overcame a rough shooting performance from its two primary scorers Paolo Hernandez and Clint Escamis as they narrowly defeated the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in a 62-61 battle in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Saturday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. The Cardinals completed the first round with six […]
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