Basketball

Vanie Gandler named NLEX Road Warriors’ muse for PBA Season 48 kickoff

November 4, 2023
The NLEX Road Warriors are delighted to announce Vanessa “Vanie” Gandler as our muse for the upcoming PBA Season 48 Opening Ceremony on Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Vanie Gandler currently serves as the outside spiker for the Cignal HD Spikers in the Premier Volleyball League. With her outstanding skills, relentless dedication, and indomitable […]
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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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From Asiad Glory to PBA Grind: Gilas ready for new season

November 1, 2023
It’s back to the grind now nearly a month after writing history. Members of the Gilas team that struck gold in the 19th Asian Games have returned to their respective clubs for the upcoming PBA Season 48, refusing to get stuck in the past as they look to succeed in the local league this time. […]
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Bonnie not closing doors on Arwind: ‘Sino bang may ayaw to have an Arwind Santos?’

October 31, 2023
If he had his way, NorthPort head coach Bonnie Tan would prefer Arwind Santos remaining with the ball club instead of going somewhere else. “Sino bang may ayaw to have an Arwind Santos sa isang team,” he asked rhetorically during the recent PBA Media Day at One Esplanade. “Sa mga na-contribute niya sa former teams […]
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‘Playing chemistry’ remains a concern for Ateneo this late, laments Tab

October 30, 2023
Since Tab Baldwin led Ateneo de Manila University to the UAAP championship in Season 80, the Blue Eagles have always had an air of invincibility. Ateneo went on to win a three-peat in Season 82 with an 18-0 sweep. They extended this winning streak to as many as 33 games in Season 84. Despite eventually […]
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PSL: King Gallardo lifts New Era to 21U title

October 30, 2023
King Gallardo hit a clutch three-point shot in the closing seconds, lifting the New Era University Hunters to a thrilling 63-61 victory over the San Juan Kings in the 21U championship of the Pilipinas Super League at the Central Recreational Fitness Center Gym inside the NEU compound in Quezon City recently. Vincent Nablo was named […]
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Omandac sizzles as Pirates ambush Generals

October 28, 2023
By MARK REY MONTEJO       Jearlan Omandac delivered huge in the absence of skipper Enoch Valdez as Lyceum got back at Emilio Aguinaldo College, 81-78, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San J...

UAAP 86 WBB: Joson, Ateneo deal UP first loss

October 21, 2023
Ateneo de Manila University denied neighbor University of the Philippines a first round sweep, taking a statement 85-76 victory in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament Saturday inside a packed Adamson University Gym on Saturday. Ateneo hit two birds with one stone — improving its record to 5-2 good for third to fourth spots […]
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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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Kean Baclaan says he is NU’s superstar… for the role given to him

October 21, 2023
The past two games for Kean Baclaan have been nothing but a struggle, despite National University notching wins number 4 and 5. In the Bulldogs’ 80-77 overtime victory over De La Salle University last weekend, Baclaan shot a dismal 2-of-13 from the field, missing all four of his attempts from beyond the arc, resulting in […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: NU overpowers Adamson with 30-point beatdown, keeps solo second

October 21, 2023
National University’s depth proved to be too much for young Adamson University, taking a dominant 95-65 on the latter’s home floor and extending its streak to four in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament on Saturday. Sophomore big Tin Cayabyab led the defending seven-time champions with 22 points behind 6-of-9 shooting from the three-point […]
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UAAP 86 MBB: Fiery Baclaan shooting lifts NU to thrilling win over Adamson

October 21, 2023
Kean Baclaan rediscovered his shooting touch, leading National University’s turnaround in the second half as they toppled Adamson University, 69-66, securing its fourth straight win in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Saturday. In the Bulldogs’ two previous games against University of the East and De La Salle […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: La Salle earns second win, deals UE 30th straight loss

October 21, 2023
De La Salle University earned its second win to close out the first round of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament, blasting luckless University of the East, 80-62, on Saturday at the Adamson University Gym. The Lady Archers snapped a two-game skid and elevated their record to 2-5 for seventh place, tied with Far […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: Pastrana, Soriano show way vs FEU as UST keeps solo third

October 21, 2023
Behind the outstanding outputs of transferee Kent Pastrana and reigning MVP Eka Soriano, University of Santo Tomas ended the first round of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament on a winning note after drubbing Far Eastern University, 82-66, on Saturday at the Adamson University Gym. Pastrana, the Season 82 Rookie of the Year, led […]
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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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