Letran beats Benilde in heated NCAA Finals opener, nears 3-peat

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:21:41 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN In a highly-emotional game, the Letran Knights showed steely resolve and prevailed over the top-ranked College of St. Benilde, 81-75, at the start of their NCAA Finals Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.Kurt Reyson, King Caralipio, and Louie Sangalang made crucial plays down the stretch to help the Knights take […]

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Letran, Benilde start NCAA Finals at Big Dome

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 03 Dec 2022 08:35:54 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN College of St. Benilde and defending champion Letran begin their best-of-three Finals showdown in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Tipoff is set at 3 p.m. as the Blazers take pride in making their first championship appearance in two […]

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Blazers back in NCAA finals after 20 years, face Knights

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:32:28 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN College of St. Benilde fended off San Beda’s determined challenge to barge into the Finals of the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament with a nail-biting 62-61 win on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.Migs Oczon delivered big time in the clutch for the Blazers, making […]

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JRU’s win over Letran not surprising – CSB coach

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:04:20 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON (UPDATED) College of St. Benilde head coach Charles Tiu wasn’t exactly surprised when the embattled Jose Rizal University pulled off an 87-71 win over defending champion Letran in the final game of the eliminations of the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 23. In a reply to a twitter […]

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JRU expels hot-headed Amores, but will provide counseling to other athletes

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:41:25 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER  John Amores has been officially removed from the Jose Rizal University men’s basketball team following his rampage during their second round game against College of St. Benilde in the NCAA Season 98 on Nov. 8. The 23-year-old Amores, who was slapped with an initially suspended indefinitely by the University and the NCAA, […]

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Benilde advances to semis for 1st time since 2002

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:33:59 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN College of St. Benilde finally quenched its thirst for a Final Four spot after hacking out an 83-78 win against San Sebastian in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.Will Gozum led all scorers with a solid all-around performance of […]

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Coaches who tolerate hot-blooded players should also be penalized – Pumaren

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:06:07 +0000

By ELLSON QUISMORIO Collegiate coaches beware. House Deputy Majority Leader and Quezon City 3rd Rep. Franz Pumaren said Monday, Nov. 14 that coaches who tolerate violent behavior of their student-athletes should also be penalized. The many-time UAAP champion coach expressed his disgust over the brawl triggered by John Amores of Jose Rizal University who rushed […]

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Knights extend win streak to 9, clinch semis berth

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2022 08:07:41 +0000

Three-peat seeking Letran streaked to its 9th win by downing Emilio Aguinaldo College, 84-77, in the NCAA Season 98 Saturday at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. This time, it was King Caralipio who struck hardest for the Knights, knocking down 12 of his 16 points in the payoff period that enabled them to book […]

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Controversial JRU player accepts invitation from PBA import

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:19:31 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON It seemed like embattled JRU forward John Amores is willing to take the steps towards the right direction in hopes to rectify his actions following his involvement in a series of on-court melee that led to his indefinite suspension in the NCAA. According to a reliable source, Amores had already reached out to […]

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Altas shock Blazers, keep NCAA semis bid alive

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:26:21 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Carlo Ferreras and Steven Flores took charge of University of Perpetual Help’s offense and hacked out an 89-83 stunner against College of St. Benilde, 89-83, in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament Friday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.Exploiting Benilde’s horrible experience from a “mad man” in the […]

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