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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 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.
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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, …