Tag: Lyceum
NCAA: JRU outlasts Lyceum in 2OT, San Beda makes it two in a row
The JRU Heavy Bombers celebrate after defeating the Lyceum Pirates in double overtime.-NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—Jonathan Medina hit the game-winner as Jose Rizal University outlasted Lyceum in a battle of attrition, 88-87, in double overtime in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Tuesday. Medina scored only six points but…
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NCAA: Mapua replaces Lyceum at No. 1; Jacob Cortez shines anew for San Beda
Clint Escamis gestures after Mapua’s win over Lyceum.-NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The landscape of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament underwent a change on Saturday as Mapua moved atop the ladder after clipping erstwhile league leader, Lyceum, 87-83, at San Juan Arena. The Cardinals, who hiked their win streak to four, grabbed the top spot…
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NCAA: Lyceum stays unscathed after character-building win over Arellano
Lyceum’s Enoch Valdez soars for a layup against the Arellano Chiefs. -NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—If Friday’s match was any indication, it just showed the newfound character of Lyceum in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament. The Pirates hiked their winning streak to five after defeating Arellano, 89-77, at San Juan Arena on Friday but…
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NCAA: ‘Unpredictable’ Lyceum emerges as early leader
Lyceum Pirates.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Just a week into the NCAA Season 99, Lyceum coach Gilbert Malabanan looked like he just ran through the gauntlet after his team’s escape over Perpetual Help on Saturday. Malabanan dragged his feet to the media room for the customary post-game press conference and let out a huge sigh of relief…
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