Mapua big man Warren Bonifacio.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Mapua forward Warren Bonifacio lamented not being able to play true to form in the Cardinals’ NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball Finals loss against San Beda. Bonifacio, one of Mapua’s key cogs in its Finals run, revealed he played through an ankle injury from the second round of … Read more
Mapua Cardinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Whether it be facing Lyceum or San Beda in the NCAA Finals, one thing is certain: Mapua will be “obsessed” with its preparations. After advancing to the NCAA Season 99 Finals at the expense of College of St. Benilde, 78-67, Mapua guard Clint Escamis said the Cardinals don’t mind who their … Read more
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 … Read more
Mapua coach Randy Alcantara.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Emerging as one of the title favorites in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament, Mapua has found itself with a big target on its back. The Cardinals are currently the number one team in the league with a 12-3 record and coach Randy Alcantara knows the games will … Read more
EAC Generals’ JP Maguliano during a game against Letran.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Emilio Aguinaldo College coach Jerson Cabiltes felt under the weather and missed his team’s game against Letran on Friday in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament. That, however, did not stop the Generals from steamrolling the defending champions, 82-69, giving Cabiltes a reason … Read more
Jose Rizal University’s Agem Miranda-NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—Jose Rizal University made it back-to-back wins after beating Emilio Aguinaldo College, 77-71, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday at San Juan Arena. The Heavy Bombers’, who improved to 3-1 for the season, motivation turned out to be that stinging loss against the Season … Read more