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TEN teams will comprise this NCAA Season 85 after three teams have formally accepted their  invitation to appear as guests.

League president Fr. Mat de Jesus, OSB, of San Beda on Friday made the announcement following the decision of Arellano University, Angeles University Foundation and Emilio …

Expectations are high for a 10-team roster this NCAA Season 85.

The NCAA, according to League Policy Board president Fr. Mat de Jesus, OSB, of host San Beda, has invited Arellano University , Angeles University Foundation and Emilio Aguinaldo College to join as guest teams in …

The decision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to add three more schools by invitation for the coming 85th season would create more opportunities for the country’s oldest collegiate league.

A reliable insider from the Management Committee (Man Com), who requested anonimity, told inboundpass on …

THE National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on April 3, 2009 agreed to work on three invitations  before Season 85 opens on June 27 at the Araneta Coliseum.

But league president Fr. Matt De Jesus, OSB, of host San Beda did not reveal which three schools, among …

Although there are three giant television networks that expressed their intention to become the official broadcast partner in 2010, the Universities Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) said it is “too early to tell.”

Board representative Anton Montinola of incoming host Far Eastern University (FEU) said …

Contrary to senseless reports, Basketball Association of the Philippines-Samahan ng Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) executive-director Noli Eala told inboundpass last March 16, 2009 that La Salle will go to Serbia before the end of June.

Eala, who is very busy promoting BAP-SBP’s Smart-Gilas national team composed …

Respect.  The three-time NCRAA champs and current Father Martin Cup holders earned this, and everybody’s attention by beating heavily favored University of Santo Tomas, while University of the East and Lyceum-Manila also advanced to the ‘Sweet 16’ of the Philippine Collegiate Championship last November 6, …

The Mapua Cardinals have made it to the ‘sweet 16’ round after earning another lopsided win last November 5, 2008.  Lyceum College of the Philippines and University of Santo Tomas also joined in the …

A DAY after absorbing a stinging loss to University of the East, Emillio Aguinaldo College bounced back for their first win, while Mapua and Don Bosco were unstoppable against their respective opponents last November 4, 2008 at the Makati Coliseum.

Don Bosco (73) vs University of …

POWERHOUSE University of the East, three-time NCRAA champion and recent Father Martin Cup titlists Arellano University and University of Luzon began their campaigns for ‘sweet 16’ slots in the Philippine Collegiate Championship on high notes at the Makati Coliseum last November 3, 2008.

Arellano University …

SAM Ekwe finished his fabled hoops career in Mendiola on a high note, leading his school to a rare grand slam in the country’s oldest collegiate basketball league.

Ekwe delivered 21 points, 19 rebounds and three blocks as the San Beda Red Lions took the do-or-die …

THE JOSE Rizal University Heavy Bombers gave their school and supporters one more reason to “Keep the Faith.�

Team captain Jayson Nocom delivered six of his 16 points in the pivotal fourth quarter as the Heavy Bombers forged a do-or-die match in the finals of …

THE BLUE EAGLE has reigned supreme in Season 71.

Ateneo De Manila University made use of its formidable frontline to sweep past bitter rivals De La Salle University, 62-51, in Game 2 of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament finals and cop its fourth title since …

SAN BEDA College’s championship experience turned out to be the difference-maker for the nth time this season.

The Red Lions, defending back-to-back champions, are just a win away from recording a three-peat after taking Game 1 of their best-of-three finals duel against Jose Rizal University, …

THE DEFENDING, back-to-back champions once again rose to the occasion after being pushed against the wall.

San Beda College, thanks to Ogie Menor and Borgie Hermida, secured a trip to the finals of the 84th NCAA men’s basketball tournament after a hard-earned 60-53 win over …