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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Pirates rip Stags, clinch F4 slot

Mapua Cardinals.-NCAA Photo One Final Four slot has been already tabbed, by league leader Mapua. On Friday, Lyceum followed suit. The Pirates fashioned out an 83-80 victory over San Sebastian in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, assuring at San Juan Arena, assuring themselves of a spot in the semifinals. Patrick Montaño came alive at a…

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Pirates stay in thick of race for No. 1 seeding

Lyceum’s Enoch Valdez flies past College of St. Benilde’s Migs Oczon and Miggy Corteza for the layup.-NCAA Photo Lyceum trimmed College of St. Benilde on Friday, and the Pirates enhanced their chances to grab top seeding after a thrilling 84-81 win carved out of sheer guts left them tied for the elimination round lead heading…

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Pirates claim share of NCAA lead; Generals end Knights’ miseries

Vince Cunanan (left) sneaks in two points for the Pirates. DELA CRUZ Emilio Aguinaldo College had the honor of snuffing out Letran’s four-peat aspiration in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament as the Generals scored an 82-69 ripping of the Knights, doing it with their coach at home, even as Lyceum claimed a piece of the…

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‘Inspired’ Pirates look to create right inspiration  

Lyceum wants to be an inspiration to its community with a strong performance in its NCAA men’s basketball campaign, but the Pirates got an inspiration themselves to continue their winning ways. Asian Games (Asiad) gold medalist and Lyceum alum CJ Perez showed support to his alma mater on Sunday, just hours removed from Gilas’ historic…

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Jersey Reds: English rugby union club face liquidation after ceasing trading ahead of Cornish Pirates match | Rugby Union News

Jersey Reds have confirmed they will cease trading ahead of their Friday night cup fixture against Cornish Pirates; it’s the latest big financial news in English rugby after Wasps and Worcester and London Irish went into administration; all 13 Premiership clubs made a loss last season Last Updated: 28/09/23 11:28am Jersey Reds face liquidation (Credit:…

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Lady Cards keep Lady Pirates winless after surviving marathon match – rezal404

Raisa Ricablanca (right) drills in one of her 17 points. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Mapua coach Clarence Esteban wasted no time telling his Lady Cardinals why they were dragged into a marathon match by Lyceum in the V-League Collegiate Challenge at Paco Arena on Sunday. “I reminded them of the system that I have been preaching and…

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Lady Blazers look to close out Lady Pirates – rezal404

College of St Benilde Lady Blazers. NCAA/GMA PHOTO In case there are still those who are unsure of St. Benilde’s intentions on Friday, Gayle Pascual made it clear. “The team wants to win the championship,” she said after the Lady Blazers’ Game 1 victory over the Lyceum Lady Pirates in the NCAA women’s volleyball championship…

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