Tag: NCAA
Lyceum makes it three in a row in NCAA women’s volleyball
Lyceum Lady Pirates.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Lyceum made it three straight wins in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball tournament after dispatching Arellano, 25-15, 22-25, 25-11, 27-25, at San Juan Arena on Tuesday. The victory sent the Lady Pirates into a tie with reigning champion College of St. Benilde on top of the standings. Johna Denise…
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South Carolina wins NCAA title, beats Caitlin Clark–led Iowa
South Carolina players and coach celebrate after the Final Four college basketball championship game against Iowa in the women’s NCAA Tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Cleveland. South Carolina won 87-75. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) CLEVELAND — Kamilla Cardoso delivered once again for Dawn Staley and South Carolina. A perfect finish. A dynasty. A team too…
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Hijab wearing players in NCAA Tournament hope to inspire others
North Carolina State’s Jannah Eissa warms up prior to a second-round college basketball game against Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown) N.C. State’s Jannah Eissa and UC Irvine’s Diaba Konate are leaving a big impact off the court, bringing visibility and inspiration to Muslim women by…
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Caitlin Clark sets all-time NCAA Division I scoring record
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Cliff Jette) Caitlin Clark stood alone at the free-throw line on Sunday and made the foul shots that put…
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Future is ‘bright’ for NCAA runners up Mapua Cardinals
Mapua Cardinals in the NCAA Finals. –NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Mapua fell short of capturing the NCAA Season 99 championship but the future is bright for the Intramuros-based squad. After proving their mettle this year, the Cardinals sat atop the league for the majority of the season before ultimately bowing down in the most important series…
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PBA, NCAA mourn death of ‘true basketball legend’ Samboy Lim
Photo from Samboy Lim’s Facebook MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Basketball Association mourned the passing of one of its legends in Avelino “Samboy” Lim, who passed away at the age of 61 on Friday night. “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of…
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San Beda’s ‘demon-like’ defense led to NCAA crown
San Beda coach Yuri Escueta.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—San Beda coach Yuri Escueta lauded Mapua after winning the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball championship. Despite coming away with a 10-point victory, Escueta tipped his hat to counterpart Randy Alcantara and the Cardinals’ backcourt duo of Clint Escamis and Paolo Hernandez. Escueta and his coaching staff, however,…
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San Beda’s Yukien Andrada saves best for last in NCAA title finale
San Beda Red Lions during Game 3 of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball Finals.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—There wasn’t a more opportune time for Yukien Andrada to come alive for San Beda than Game 3 of the NCAA Season 99 Finals. And that’s exactly what happened. Andrada fired a game-high 20 points built on five…
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NCAA: Warren Bonifacio rues dealing with injury in Mapua finals loss
Mapua big man Warren Bonifacio.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Mapua forward Warren Bonifacio lamented not being able to play true to form in the Cardinals’ NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball Finals loss against San Beda. Bonifacio, one of Mapua’s key cogs in its Finals run, revealed he played through an ankle injury from the second round of…
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After a five-year wait, Lions reclaim old NCAA throne and are roaring louder than before
The Lions and their supporters celebrate on the flfloor after the fifinal buzzer. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ Jacob Cortez slowly went up the ladder, cut down the net and wore it around his neck as a decorative badge of honor. Without any individual awards this season, the crafty point guard will value that piece…
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