Tag: Letran
NCAA: San Beda turns back rival Letran in ‘sweet’ victory
Jacob Cortez paces the San Beda Red Lions against long-time rival Letran. -NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—A win is sweet, but a victory against your rival is much sweeter and that’s exactly what San Beda felt after beating long-time enemy Letran, 68-63, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament. The Red Lions kept the Knights…
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JRU stuns Letran in OT in NCAA Season 99 opener
Agem Miranda and the JRU Heavy Bombers celebrate after beating the Letran Knights in the opening game of NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Host Jose Rizal University pulled off an opening upset of defending champion Letran, 85-79, in overtime in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament…
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Letran expects tough game vs JRU in NCAA Season 99 opener
Kurt Reyson, left, is expected to lead Letran in the NCAA Season 99.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Defending champion Letran fires off its title defense against host Jose Rizal University to open the NCAA Season 99 on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. Letran, which is parading a new coach in Rensy Bajar, is aiming to capture…
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NCAA: Letran still groping for improvement, chemistry
Letran coach Rensy Bajar.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—A rare four-peat may be in play for Letran but that’s not the only goal of new coach Rensy Bajar. Despite the Knights being earmarked as the team to beat for NCAA Season 99, Bajar said his team is still a work in progress with a brand new lineup…
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Oliver Almadro takes over Letran Lady Knights as coach – rezal404
Letran’s Fr. Vic Calvo, OP with coach Oliver Almadro. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Oliver Almadro comes home to the NCAA as he was appointed as the new Letran women’s volleyball coach ahead of the Season 99 opening later this year. Almadro, who played for the Letran men’s volleyball team during the 90s, returns to…
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Ateneo, Letran headline SBP’s Invitational Games in preparation for Fiba World Cup – rezal404
FILE – Ateneo Blue Eagles in the Filoil Preseason Cup. – MARLO CUETO.INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas revealed the eight collegiate teams that will take part in the “simulation” games for the Fiba World Cup tournament on Thursday. In preparation for the hosting of the international tilt, the SBP will field four invitational…
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Perpetual caps off preseason elimination round with ‘sweet victory’ over Letran – rezal404
Perpetual’s Jielo Razon. -FILOIL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Perpetual Help notched a sweet victory over NCAA rival Letran, 81-68, in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup at San Juan Arena on Friday. Jielo Razon tallied 19 points, three rebounds and two assists in the win that put the Altas at the top of Group I with a 7-2…
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Letran rallies to beat San Beda in OT for 1-0 semis lead – rezal404
Wangs Basketball @27 Strikers-Letran vs Marinerong Pilipino- San Beda in the PBA D-League semifinals. PBA PICTURES Wangs Basketball @27 Strikers-Letran battled back from a 24-point deficit and stunned Marinerong Pilipino- San Beda, 93-87, in overtime on Thursday in Game 1 of the 2023 PBA Aspirants’ Cup semifinals at Ynares Arena in Pasig City. Kurt Reyson…
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BWB All-Star Andy Gemao to bring learnings from camp to Letran Squires bid – rezal404
Andy Gemao (fourth from the left, jersey #11) is named to the NBA BWB Abu Dhabi All-Star team. –NBA BWB PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—It may be a tall order but Andy Gemao is ready to help Letran defend the NCAA boys’ basketball crown after pick up several lessons in the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders Asia camp.…
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Letran routs AMA Online for back-to-back wins – rezal404
Wangs-Letran Pao Javillonar. PBA D-LEAGUE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–After a losing start to the conference, Letran is slowly hitting his stride as it outgunned AMA Online, 71-57, in the 2023 PBA D-League Aspirants Cup in San Juan City. Pao Javillonar led the [email protected] Strikers in their second straight win with 15 points. Kevin Santos chipped in…
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