One of college basketball’s four remaining undefeated teams will put its perfect record on the line Wednesday night when No. 7 Oklahoma takes on No. 11 North Carolina. The Sooners began the year unranked — not receiving a single vote in the AP poll — but they have since rattled off 10 straight victories. Four … Read more
The Lions and their supporters celebrate on the flfloor after the fifinal buzzer. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ Jacob Cortez slowly went up the ladder, cut down the net and wore it around his neck as a decorative badge of honor. Without any individual awards this season, the crafty point guard will value that piece … Read more
USC blew a 15-point halftime lead against Long Beach St. in its most recent outing, falling by a final score of 84-79 in overtime. However, there was a silver lining in the non-conference loss. That game marked the return of freshman guard Bronny James, who missed the start of the regular season after suffering cardiac arrest … Read more
Nebraska’s journey to its first national championship since 2017 continues. First, it will go through Georgia Tech in the third round of the NCAA volleyball tournament. The Huskers have been dominant all season, losing only one match, and they are the No. 1 team in the nation for a reason. Aside from their defensive domination … Read more
Enoch Valdez.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Enoch Valdez could’ve had a grand exit for Lyceum after being the anchor of the squad for several years. But a loss to San Beda in the NCAA Season 99 Final Four abruptly halted his collegiate career, denying the Pirates a trip to the finals. Still, Valdez said he has no … Read more
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 … Read more
This year’s slate of college football championship games feels more dramatic than usual because of the College Football Playoff implications. With a few highly ranked teams back in action Friday and Saturday, a single loss could dramatically alter the CFP picture. Georgia, Michigan, Washington and Florida State are all undefeated at 12-0, but upsets could … Read more
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 … 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