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Lions seek No. 3 vs tough Pirates

July 9, 2014 - 12:00am

San Beda braces for a tough outing as it faces a rugged Lyceum side, looking for a third straight win and the solo lead in...

Sports

Lions hunt solo lead; Knights, Cardinals aim to end drought

By Joey Villar | July 8, 2014 - 4:24pm

San Beda shoots for a third-straight victory and the solo lead as it clashes with a rough-playing Lyceum even as last year's runner-up Letran and Mapua gun for a first victory in the 90th NCAA basketball tournament...

Sports

New coaches take helm in NCAA Season 89

By Aldo Avinante | June 18, 2013 - 3:36pm

The 89th season of the NCAA opens Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena with the promise of delivering another round of thrilling college basketball action even as several coaches take over as new mentors to some ...

Sports

Lions play Pirates in Martin Cup tilt

November 18, 2011 - 12:00am

San Beda opens defense of its crown as it faces Lyceum at the start of the eighth Fr. Martin Collegiate Open Cup tomorrow at Arellano U gym in Legarda.

Sports

MVP doubles PCCL prize money

October 24, 2008 - 12:00am

The cream of the crop of collegiate basketball will have another reason to dish out their best in the Philippine Collegiate ...

Sports

Knights, Cardinals gain playoff for semis berths

By Joey Villar | September 6, 2008 - 12:00am

  Letran and Mapua pulled off hard-earned victories over Philippine Christian U and Jose Rizal, respectively, yesterday to gain at least a playoff for Final Four berths in the 84th NCAA men’s basketball...

Sports

PCU adds to Letran woes, cops No. 2 seed

By Joey Villar | September 9, 2006 - 12:00am

Philippine Christian University went to Gabby Espinas down the stretch as the Dolphins subdued the Letran Knights, 67-62, yesterday to clinch the No. 2 seeding in the Final Four and the twice-to-beat edge...

Sports

Knights, Cards target win No. 2

June 29, 2005 - 12:00am

Opening day winners take on the losers today as Letran and Mapua gun for win No. 2 against San Beda and Jose Rizal, respectively, at resumption of action in the seniors division of the 81st NCAA basketball tournament...

Sports

Knights, Cards try to catch Altas at helm

July 16, 2004 - 12:00am

Defending champion Letran and Mapua gun for a share of the lead with host Perpetual Help as they take on St. Benilde and San Sebastian, respectively, at resumption of the 80th NCAA basketball tournament at the Rizal...

Sports

Knights, Cards wage virtual do-or-die tiff for last berth

August 23, 2002 - 12:00am

Letran and Mapua, a couple of seeded teams now on the verge of elimination, take on separate opponents today seeking victories that could keep their Final Four hopes going in the 78th NCAA basketball tournament at...

Sports