San Sebastian Stags’ Itchie Altamirano. –NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—San Sebastian escaped a comeback rally from Perpetual Help, 78-74, in the second round of the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Friday. The Golden Stags, who are already out of Final Four contention but improved to 7-9, almost blew a 13-point … Read more
Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Arellano notched its seventh win at the expense of Perpetual Help, 86-81, in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Tuesday. The Chiefs, who improved at 7-9, blew a 28-point lead after the Altas unloaded a fourth-quarter rally. “Their intention was to defend and be … Read more
Perpetual Help’s Jeff Egan. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Perpetual Help booted Jose Rizal University out of Final Four contention with a 72-60 win in the second round of the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Sunday. The Altas, who are also eliminated from playoff contention at 7-9, dealt the … Read more
Perpetual Help’s Cedrick Abis. NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Perpetual Help snapped a three-game winning streak after shocking College of St. Benilde, 89-83, in the second round of the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Friday. Altas coach Myk Saguiguit, however, hopes to see maturity in his team’s game as they almost … Read more
EAC Generals’ bank on Joshua Tolentino for the clutch basket. –NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Emilio Aguinaldo College escaped a comeback rally from Perpetual Help, 59-53, in the second round of the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Tuesday. The Generals, who improved to 2-13 but are already out of Final Four … Read more
Adamson Lady Falcons. Photo from SSL MANILA, Philippines — May Ann Nuique and Ayesha Juegos propelled Adamson into the Final Four round by eliminating University of Perpetual Help, 25-14, 25-16, 25-16, in the Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship on Sunday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Riding on the crest of their big second-round win over … Read more
Lyceum coach Gilbert Malabanan. NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Lyceum turned to one of its sweet shooters in its close win over Perpetual Help on Saturday but coach Gilbert Malabanan stressed the importance of playing well on the other end of the floor. John Barba scored a career-high for the Pirates with 20 points from four buckets … Read more
Lyceum’s John Barba. NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Lyceum snapped a two-game losing streak after squeaking past Perpetual Help, 86-82, in the second round of the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Saturday. The Pirates denied Jielo Razon’s potential game-tying triple in the dying seconds to notch their ninth win in 14 … Read more
Mapua Cardinals in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament. –NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Mapua notched back-to-back wins after blowing past Perpetual Help, 73-65, in the second round of the men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Tuesday. The Cardinals used stifling defense to limit the Altas to a measly 37.7 percent shooting from the … Read more
Perpetual Help’s Mark Omega during a game against San Beda in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament. NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—University of Perpetual Help snapped a three-game losing skid at the expense of a cold-shooting San Beda team, 75- 72, in overtime at San Juan Arena on Saturday. Cedrick Abis and Gab Ferreras provided … Read more