Tag: NCAA
NCAA Finals: Self-improvement key for San Beda in series vs Mapua
San Beda Red Lions’ coach Yuri Escueta in the NCAA Season 99 Final Four playoff. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—On Wednesday, when Mapua became the first team to land a ticket to the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball Finals, Clint Escamis said they’ll be “obsessed” with whoever they’ll face in the grandest stage. That team turned…
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Hungry Lions gore Pirates to return to NCAA Finals for first time in four years
San Beda Red Lions’ James Payosing. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Jacob Cortez celebrated early, hoisting the ball like a trophy in one hand while punching the air in the other. The whippet-quick guard’s jubilation was justified with still 26 seconds left on the clock, as the San Beda Red Lions—after a four-year absence that is considered too…
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Lyceum, Benilde set for battle for third with NCAA new rule
FILE–Lyceum Pirates vs St. Benilde Blazers. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—A new league rule for NCAA Season 99 indicated that there will now be a battle for third place for virtually all of its events. According to league management committee chairman Paul Supan, the NCAA will have a rubber match between the two runner-ups from the…
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NCAA: Yukien Andrada, Jacob Cortez relish San Beda’s return to Finals
San Beda Red Lions’ Jacob Cortez, Gonzales, Yukien Andrada after securing the NCAA Season 99 Finals berth. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—When the buzzer sounded at the end of the match between San Beda and Lyceum on Friday, Yukien Andrada immediately went to Jacob Cortez for a tight hug. Finally pushing San Beda back to the…
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NCAA: Red hot San Beda dispatches Lyceum, returns to Finals
San Beda Red Lions celebrate return to the NCAA men’s basketball Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Perennial powerhouse San Beda hadn’t reached the NCAA men’s basketball Finals in four years. Until today. When the stakes were at their highest, the Red Lions put on a blistering performance to eliminate Lyceum, 82-72, and claim the other Finals…
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NCAA: Jacob Cortez says playing with ‘no pressure’ led to career game
San Beda guard Jacob Cortez.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—For the first time in his career, San Beda’s Jacob Cortez played at Mall of Asia Arena and had quite the debut on Tuesday. Under the bright lights of the NCAA Final Four, Cortez dazzled with a career-high 28 points to keep the Red Lions’ season alive. What…
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NCAA: San Beda locks down Lyceum, forces decider
San Beda guard Jacob Cortez.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—San Beda shut down Lyceum, 89-68, to force a decider for the last finals spot in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday at San Juan Arena. The Red Lions hiked their winning streak to five games, gaining even more momentum for the rubber match on…
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NCAA Final Four: Who will be the new kings in Season 99?
Leaders for NCAA Season 99 Final Four teams. –NCAA PHOTOS MANILA, Philippines—A new king will be crowned in the NCAA men’s basketball this season. Early on in the season, defending champion Letran lost its bid for a four-peat which gave rise to four teams emerging as title contenders for Season 99. With Mapua, Lyceum, San…
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NCAA: Jacob Cortez powers San Beda over rival Letran anew
San Beda’s Jacob Cortez. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—Jacob Cortez starred once more in San Beda’s rivalry win over lowly Letran, 77-68, to officially end the elimination round of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Friday. Cortez finished with 17 points, including five in the last two minutes of the…
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NCAA: Mapua knocks off JRU to complete Final Four cast
Mapua’s Clint Escamis.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball Final Four cast is complete. Mapua knocked off the final contender for a playoff spot in Jose Rizal University, 77-74, on Wednesday at San Juan Arena. Clint Escamis’ all-around game of 25 points, five steals, four rebounds and four assists powered the Cardinals to…
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