Maroons, Archers set out to win Game 1 to gain ‘twice-to-beat’ edge for crown

Kevin Quiambao of La Salle (left) looks to polish off an MVP-like season with a crown, while CJ Cansino seeks a second championship with the Maroons. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ. In a championship series that can be considered a sprint race more than anything else, there will be no doubt that University of the…

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NCAA: Mapua clinches Final Four spot, twice-to-beat edge

Clint Escamis shoots Mapua to a Final Four spot. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—Mapua became the first team to clinch a Final Four spot in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament after dispatching Perpetual Help, 69-53, at San Juan Arena on Wednesday. Not only did the Cardinals clinch the first ticket to the playoffs with…

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NU gets back at UST, closes in on twice-to-beat in women’s volleyball – rezal404

NU Lady Bulldogs. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-National University exacted sweet revenge on University of Santo Tomas with a 25-16, 25-21, 17-25, 25-14 win on Wednesday, amplifying a probable twice-to-beat opportunity in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament. Alyssa Solomon was in her elements all game long, scattering 17 points highlighted…

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