San Beda Red Lions overpowered Mapua Cardinals in the opening game of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball Championship. Making a bold statement that they intend to extend their championship run, now three, to four. The Lions clashed with the Cardinals at 2 P.M. after United States Ambassador Kristie Kenney graced the Association’s inaugurals as a guest speaker. Scoring 85... 

The most memorable players to wear the Cardinals Red-and-Gold. The who’s who of Philippine basketball legends. Junel Baculi. Although he may not be as accomplished as the following players below during his career as a player, Baculi was the basketball coach of the Philippine national basketball teams which won the 1996 Champions Cup in Malaysia, the 1997 Champions Cup in Manila and the 2007 SEABA... 

Leo Isaac, won’t be calling shots for the Mapua Cardinals in the 85th NCAA Basketball season. Isaac, who guided Mapua to a consecutive final four finish in his two season as bench tactician will now coach Barako Bulls of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), replacing Coach Yeng Guiao. Mapua Tech Assistant Athletic Director Carlito Geronimo is very optimistic about Isaac’s replacement,... 

The Mapua Institute of Technology scored just eight (8) points in the last quarter but still managed to stop the late rally of San Beda Red Lions. At the half, Mapua led by as much as 11 points and that proved to be a virtually safe distance against the defending champion using their slow ball. San Beda’s big men dominated the boards with 47 rebounds while Mapua only had 28. Niel Pascual and... 

Now that the last game of the elimination round has been played, four teams are tied for second at 9-5 win-loss card. The Philippine NCAA uses FIBA rules, and under those rules is the FIBA classification point system. The four teams will have to play a playoff for the three Final Four spots. San Beda is untouchable at the first spot at 11 3 and gets the first twice-to-beat incentive. No.2 SSC-R ...