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JRU ends seven-year finals drought, edges Knights

Saturday, 20 September 2008 (9,092 Views , 471 Comments)

JOSE RIZAL University is back in the finals.

Center JR Sena scored on a go-ahead lay-up in the final minute to lead the Heavy Bombers to a dramatic 63-61 victory over the Letran Knights to capture the first finals seat in 84th NCAA men’s basketball tournament …

Mapua upsets San Beda, forges rubber match for finals

Saturday, 20 September 2008 (7,904 Views , 321 Comments)

TWO DAYS after eliminating San Sebastian in a sudden-death playoff game, the Kelvin dela Peña-led Mapua Cardinals did the improbable last September 19 to live another day in the 84th NCAA men’s basketball tournament Final Four.

Dela Peña tallied 17 points as the Mapua Cardinals …

JRU crushes Letran to claim first twice-to-beat edge in seven years

Wednesday, 17 September 2008 (11,715 Views , 718 Comments)

ONCE AGAIN, Jose Rizal University has risen from the jaws of defeat in convincing fashion.

The Heavy Bombers convincingly took apart the highly-favored Letran Knights, 69-53, to secure the second twice-to-beat edge in the Final Four of the 84th NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pasay …

Mapua clobbers sputtering Stags, books last Final Four ticket

Wednesday, 17 September 2008 (3,526 Views , 105 Comments)

SAN SEBASTIAN College-Recoletos imploded at the worst possible time, and a hotshot Mapua rookie took full advantage of it.

Swingman Allan Mangahas put on an impeccable three-point shooting display in the second half to pilot the Cardinals to the last Final Four spot after posting a …

Daa, Letran march into semis at Mapua’s expense

Monday, 15 September 2008 (6,210 Views , 252 Comments)

BEFORE the game, Letran forward Dino Daa promised to settle some unfinished business against Mapua.

Daa kept his word as he scattered 24 points, six rebounds, four assists and five steals to lead the Knights to the Final Four at the expense of the Cardinals, 62-52, …

Heavy Bombers ground San Sebastian, enter Final Four

Monday, 15 September 2008 (7,157 Views , 413 Comments)

JOSE RIZAL University exacted revenge against the only team it’s never beaten this season at the most opportune time possible.

Cameroonian Nchotu Njei rescued the Heavy Bombers with a pivotal putback inside the final 30 seconds to help secure a 57-53 win over San Sebastian College-Recoletos …

Emotional Green Archers claim no. 2 spot

Thursday, 11 September 2008 (6,974 Views , 199 Comments)

AN EMOTIONAL De La Salle University squad showed it still has the mettle to stave off even the UAAP’s most competitive squads.

The reigning champions squandered a sizeable lead in the fourth quarter but managed to hang on in the remaining minutes to clinch the no. …

San Beda stops Letran; four squads now tied for second

Wednesday, 10 September 2008 (14,884 Views , 661 Comments)

SAN BEDA College not only disposed of its archrivals, but left a ton of work for four other teams vying for three Final Four slots.

Slippery playmaker Borgie Hermida scored on a buzzer-beating tear drop to pilot the Red Lions to a pulsating 65-63 overtime victory …

Mapua forges three-way tie for third, defeats JRU

Friday, 5 September 2008 (3,573 Views , 93 Comments)

FOR THE UMPTEENTH time, the Mapua Cardinals refused to roll over. Finally, they’ve secured a playoff berth for a spot in the Final Four.

The Cardinals started the game strong to derail the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers, 72-61, to create a three-way tie …

Knights storm back to outduel PCU, take solo second

Friday, 5 September 2008 (1,879 Views , 41 Comments)

COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN de Letran left it late to finish off the Philippine Christian University Dolphins, 60-54, to bolster its bid for the Final Four of the 84th NCAA men’s basketball tournament last September 5, 2008 at the Pasay Astrodome.

Ace guard RJ Jazul delivered …

UE derails Tams’ march to the twice-to-beat incentive

Thursday, 4 September 2008 (3,303 Views , 103 Comments)

FAR EASTERN University’s destiny isn’t in its own hands anymore.

The University of the East Red Warriors handed the Tamaraws a 73-61 defeat and in the process gave De La Salle the outright chance to steal the twice-to-beat advantage in the 71st UAAP men’s basketball …

Falcons cap off sub-par campaign with win over NU

Thursday, 4 September 2008 (1,004 Views , 6 Comments)

MARC Agustin finished his collegiate career on a high.

Agustin, son of famed ex-pro Ato, took charge in his last game in the collegiate ranks as his Adamson Falcons derailed the National University Bulldogs, 68-57, in the 71st UAAP men’s basketball tournament last September 4, …

Red Lions snap Stags’ win run, book semis seat

Wednesday, 3 September 2008 (3,695 Views , 105 Comments)

SAN BEDA COLLEGE will defend its title this season.

Sam Ekwe bailed out the Red Lions en route to a thrilling 62-58 come-from-behind victory against San Sebastian College-Recoletos to book a place in the Final Four of the 84th NCAA men’s basketball tournament last September …

Mapua still alive in Final Four race, routs Altas

Wednesday, 3 September 2008 (1,796 Views , 42 Comments)

MAPUA INSTITUTE of Technology isn’t just about to roll over and die.

The Cardinals put on show their offensive prowess to demolish the hapless University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, 75-51, in the 84th NCAA men’s basketball tournament last September 3, 2008 at the Pasay Astrodome.

JRU secures playoff for Final Four spot, mauls PCU

Monday, 1 September 2008 (2,699 Views , 79 Comments)

THE HEAVY Bombers of Jose Rizal University made things a little easier on themselves, and in doing so tons more difficult for the squads on top.

JRU finally assured itself of at least a playoff for the last Final Four slot after routing Philippine Christian University, …

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