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Tiu eyes more improvement as Blazers ramp up preparations for centennial NCAA

CSB coach Charles Tiu. –NCAA PHOTO Charles Tiu’s arrival at College of St. Benilde marked a new era for its basketball program, with the Blazers becoming a legitimate title contender in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Since Tiu took the helm, the Blazers have consistently made the Final Four but are still counting down to…

NCAA champs feel love away from spotlight

Coach Yuri Escueta Preseason games often take a backseat when it comes to fanfare in basketball. Yet, the cheers of the San Beda faithful were more than noticeable Sunday during the team’s battle with St. Benilde in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup. From middle-aged men to children, every point was cheered from the sidelines, never…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…