Filoil Flying V Premier Cup set to kick off basketball preseason

The premier preseason tournament for college basketball is set to begin this weekend, with the start of the Filoil Flying V Premier Cup.

18 schools are slated to participate, divided into two groups:

Group A: Adamson, EAC, FEU, JRU, Letran, NU, Perpetual, CSB, USJ-R
Group B: CEU, La Salle, Mapua, Lyceum, San Beda, UE, UP, UST, SWU

Both groups will have a single round-robin, with the top 4 teams advancing into the crossover quarterfinals. (in case of ties, quotient is to be used to break ties)


In the Juniors, ten schools are slated to participate:

Group A: Ateneo, La Salle-Zobel, JRU, Letran, San Beda
Group B: Adamson, FEU-FERN, La Salle-Greenhills, Malayan, NU

Much like their elder counterparts, a single round-robin will be held, but the top two teams advancing into the crossover semifinals.

Apr 25 (Saturday) - Opening Day
12nn Ateneo vs San Beda (Jrs. A)
2pm UE vs UST (Srs. B)
4pm La Salle vs San Beda (Srs. B)
6pm JRU vs FEU (Srs. A)

Apr 27 (Monday)
10am NU vs Malayan (Jrs. B)
1145am Lyceum vs CEU (Srs. B)
130pm Letran vs USJ-R (Srs. A)
315pm JRU vs CSB (Srs. A)
5pm Mapua vs UP (Srs. B)

Apr 29 (Wednesday)
1145am Letran vs JRU (Jrs. A)
130pm USJ-R vs JRU (Srs. A)
315pm Perpetual vs Letran (Srs. A)
5pm UST vs Mapua (Srs. B)

May 1 (Friday)
1145am Adamson vs NU (Jrs. B)
130pm EAC vs USJ-R (Srs. A)
315pm CEU vs UP (Srs. B)
5PM UE vs Lyceum (Srs. B)
                   
May 2 (Saturday)
1145am La Salle-Greenhills vs NU (Jrs. B)
130pm USJ-R vs Perpetual (Srs. A)
315pm CSB vs EAC (Srs. A)
5pm San Beda vs UST (Srs. B)
                   
May 6 (Wednesday)
10am FEU-FERN vs La Salle-Greenhills (Jrs. B)
1145am CSB vs USJ-R (Srs. A)
130pm UE vs Mapua (Srs. B)
315pm Letran vs FEU    Srs. A
5pm Lyceum vs La Salle (Srs. B)
                   
May 8 (Friday)
1145am FEU-FERN vs Adamson (Jrs. B)
130pm Perpetual vs EAC (Srs. A)
315pm USJ-R vs NU (Srs. A)
5pm CEU vs Mapua (Srs.B)

May 9 (Saturday)
1145am La Salle-Zobel vs Letran (Jrs. A)
130pm FEU vs USJ-R (Srs. A)
315pm Lyceum vs San Beda (Srs. B)
5pm UP vs La Salle (Srs. B)

May 13 (Wednesday)
10am Adamson vs Malayan (Jrs. B)
1145am USJ-R vs Adamson (Srs. A)
130pm EAC vs Letran (Srs. A)
315pm UE vs CEU (Srs. B)
5pm CSB vs NU (Srs. A)

May 15 (Friday)
10am JRU vs Ateneo (Jrs. A)
1145am Lyceum vs UP (Srs. B)
130pm EAC vs NU (Srs. A)
315pm JRU vs Letran (Srs. A)
5pm CEU vs San Beda (Srs. B)

May 16 (Saturday)
1145am San Beda vs La Salle-Zobel (Jrs. A)
130pm Adamson vs Perpetual (Srs. A)
315pm NU vs FEU (Srs. A)
5pm La Salle vs UE (Srs. B)

May 20 (Wednesday)
10am NU vs FEU-FERN (Jrs. B)
1145am CSB vs FEU (Srs. A)
130pm Adamson vs Letran (Srs. A)
315pm UP vs UST (Srs. B)
5pm NU vs JRU (Srs. A)
                   
May 22 (Friday)
10am La Salle-Zobel vs JRU (Jrs. A)
1145am EAC vs JRU (Srs. A)
130pm Mapua vs SWU (Srs. B)
315pm San Beda vs UP (Srs. B)
5pm NU vs Adamson (Srs. A)

May 23 (Saturday)
1145am Letran vs San Beda (Jrs. A)
130pm Perpetual vs FEU (Srs. A)
315pm UST vs CEU (Srs. B)
5pm SWU vs La Salle (Srs. B)

May 27 (Wednesday)
10am La Salle-Greenhills vs Adamson (Jrs. B)
1145am Lyceum vs UST (Srs. B)
130pm UP vs SWU (Srs. B)
315pm CSB vs Adamson (Srs. A)
5pm Mapua vs La Salle (Srs. B)

May 29 (Friday)
10am FEU-FERN vs Malayan (Jrs. B)
1145am Adamson vs EAC (Srs. A)
130pm Mapua vs Lyceum (Srs. B)
315pm Letran vs CSB (Srs. A)
5pm SWU vs UE (Srs. B)

May 30 (Saturday)
10am Ateneo vs Letran (Jrs. A)
1145am Perpetual vs JRU (Srs. A)
130pm FEU vs Adamson (Srs. A)
315pm San Beda vs SWU (Srs. B)
5pm CEU vs La Salle (Srs. B)

Jun 03 (Wednesday)
10am CSB vs Perpetual (Srs. A)
1145am UE vs UP (Srs. A)
130pm SWU vs UST (Srs. B)
315pm NU vs Letran (Srs. A)
5pm Mapua vs San Beda (Srs. B)

Jun 05 (Friday)
10am San Beda vs JRU (Jrs. A)
1145am Lyceum vs SWU (Srs. B)
130pm EAC vs FEU (Srs. A)
315pm JRU vs Adamson (Srs. B)
5pm Malayan vs La Salle-Greenhills (Jrs. B)

Jun 06 (Saturday)
10am La Salle-Zobel vs Ateneo (Jrs. A)
1145am Perpetual vs NU (Srs. A)
130pm SWU vs CEU (Srs. B)
315pm UE vs San Beda (Srs. B)
5pm UST vs La Salle (Srs. B)

June 10 (Wednesday)
10am A1 vs B4 (Srs QF1)
12nn A2 vs B3 (Srs QF2)
2pm A3 vs B2 (Srs QF3)
4pm A4 vs B1 (Srs QF4)

June 12 (Friday)
10am A1 vs B2 (Jrs SF1)
12nn B1 vs A2 (Jrs SF2)
2pm Winner QF1 vs Winner QF3 (Srs SF1)
4pm Winner QF2 vs Winner QF4 (Srs SF2)

June 14 (Sunday)
10am Battle for 3rd Juniors Division
12nn Juniors Division Finals           
2pm Seniors Battle for 3rd           
4pm Seniors Division Finals

UAAP, NCAA revises schedule due to Papal visit

With the Papal visit coming next week, both the UAAP and NCAA each made the unilateral decision to not have events during the 15th to 19th, and in some cases, in the run-up to it.

Football is one of the events affected by the decision, with eight UAAP and at least six NCAA matches having to be postponed by the presence of Pope Francis.

With the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex as a police and military headquarters starting today, January 10, the City of Manila has declared the facility as off-limits. As a result, the NCAA has moved the remaining second round matches for its juniors and seniors matches at the said complex to January 21 to 23. If there is a need for a playoff, it has been scheduled to take place on the 26th.

The complete details on the revised NCAA football schedule can be read below.

Updated #NCAA90Football Schedule pic.twitter.com/KXQAdkFouk
— Cathy Nazareno (@catnazareno) January 7, 2015

Although the matches are taking place in Quezon City, the UAAP has also opted to shift the dates of its matches.

It has moved the January 15 matchup featuring National University against La Salle, and Ateneo against FEU to January 14, still at FEU-Diliman. ABS-CBN's Al Neri has confirmed that these two matches will be televised, although no specifics have yet been given pertaining to when they will be shown.

As for the matches that had been scheduled on January 18 and 19, they have been moved to January 21 and 22.

The women's matches have been converged as a doubleheader to take place on the 21st at the Moro Lorenzo Field inside Ateneo de Manila. UP will face La Salle at 1pm, followed by Ateneo versus FEU at 3pm.

The men's matches, on the other hand, will be played at FEU-Diliman. The 21st will have UE against NU at 1pm, followed by Adamson against Ateneo at 3pm. The 22nd will have UST and La Salle at 1pm, followed by UP against FEU at 3pm. No details have yet been revealed if these matches will be televised.

Meanwhile, UAAP football action resumes this weekend before the Papal break, with today's matches at the Moro Lorenzo Field. Kicking off the double-header is the women's match between defending champions FEU against their Season 75 finals opponents La Salle at 4pm. The second game sees UP attempt to take solo leadership in men's football against UE at 6pm.

Tomorrow will have its customary simultaneous games at FEU-Diliman and Moro Lorenzo. The latter will have the lone women's matchup between UST and current leaders UP at 1pm, followed by the highly anticipated rivalry between the men's football teams of Ateneo and La Salle at 3pm. The former, on the other hand, will have defending champions FEU against Adamson at 1pm, followed by UST against NU at 3pm.

The complete details on the revised UAAP collegiate schedule can be seen below.

Revised schedule for @UAAP_77 mens and womens football. No play during papal visit. @UAAPSportsTV pls RT! @alsneri pic.twitter.com/ApJQETUkDR
— Bob Guerrero (@PassionateFanPH) January 5, 2015

As for the UAAP second round, it is scheduled to begin on January 24 and will last until February 22. The postseason takes place on March 1 and 8 and will be at Rizal Memorial.

As for the UAAP Juniors Football tournament, January 24 kicks off seven Saturday afternoons of high school football at FEU-Diliman, capped off by the title game on March 7. UST, La Salle-Zobel and Ateneo aim to knock off FEU off their title perch.

NCAA Season 90 1st round schedule

Schedules are as of June 15. Games noted in italics are Juniors games:

June 28, Saturday, MOA Arena

1130am - Opening Ceremonies
1pm - JRU vs San Beda
3pm - San Sebastian vs Letran

June 29, Sunday, San Juan Knights Gym

12nn - JRU vs San Beda
2pm - San Sebastian vs Letran

June 30, Monday, San Juan Arena

10am - UPHSD vs Mapua
12nn - UPHSD vs Mapua
2pm - Arellano vs Lyceum
4pm - Arellano vs Lyceum

July 2, Wednesday, San Juan Arena

10am - EAC vs LSGH
12nn - EAC vs DLSU-CSB
2pm - San Sebastian vs JRU
4pm - San Sebastian vs JRU

July 4, Friday, San Juan Arena

10am - Letran vs Lyceum
12nn - Letran vs Lyceum
2pm - San Beda vs Mapua
4pm - San Beda vs Mapua

July 5, Saturday, San Juan Arena

12nn - UPHSD vs San Sebastian
230pm - UPHSD vs San Sebastian

July 7, Monday, San Juan Arena

12nn - Arellano vs EAC
2pm - Arellano vs EAC
4pm - JRU vs DLSU-CSB
6pm - JRU vs LSGH

July 9, Wednesday, San Juan Arena

12nn - Lyceum vs San Beda
2pm - Lyceum vs San Beda
4pm - Mapua vs Letran
6pm - Mapua vs Letran

July 11, Friday, San Juan Arena

12nn - LSGH vs San Sebastian
2pm - DLSU-CSB vs San Sebastian
4pm - UPHSD vs EAC
6pm - UPHSD vs EAC

July 12, Saturday, San Juan Arena

12nn - San Beda vs Arellano
230pm - San Beda vs Arellano

July 14, Monday, San Juan Arena

12nn - Letran vs JRU
2pm - Letran vs JRU
4pm - Lyceum vs Mapua
6pm - Lyceum vs Mapua

July 16, Wednesday, San Juan Arena

12nn - LSGH vs UPHSD
2pm - DLSU-CSB vs UPHSD
4pm - San Sebastian vs EAC
6pm - San Sebastian vs EAC

July 18, Friday, San Juan Arena

12nn - Arellano vs Mapua
2pm - Arellano vs Mapua
4pm - JRU vs Lyceum
6pm - JRU vs Lyceum

July 21, Monday, San Juan Arena

12nn - EAC vs San Beda
2pm - EAC vs San Beda
4pm - DLSU-CSB vs Letran
6pm - LSGH vs Letran

July 23, Wednesday, San Juan Arena

12nn - UPHSD vs JRU
2pm - UPHSD vs JRU
4pm - San Sebastian vs Arellano
6pm - San Sebastian vs Arellano

July 25, Friday, San Juan Arena

12nn - Mapua vs LSGH
2pm - Mapua vs DLSU-CSB
4pm - EAC vs Lyceum
6pm - EAC vs Lyceum

July 26, Saturday, San Juan Arena

12nn - Arellano vs UPHSD
230pm - Arellano vs UPHSD

July 28, Monday, San Juan Arena

12nn - San Beda vs LSGH
2pm - San Beda vs DLSU-CSB
4pm - Mapua vs San Sebastian
6pm - Mapua vs San Sebastian

July 30, Wednesday, San Juan Arena

12nn - UPHSD vs Lyceum
2pm - UPHSD vs Lyceum
4pm - Letran vs EAC
6pm - Letran vs EAC

August 1, Friday, San Juan Arena

12nn - San Sebastian vs San Beda
2pm - San Sebastian vs San Beda
4pm - Letran vs EAC
6pm - Letran vs EAC

August 2, Saturday, San Juan Arena

12nn - Lyceum vs LSGH
230pm - Lyceum vs DLSU-CSB

August 4, Monday, San Juan Arena

12nn - Arellano vs Letran
2pm - Arellano vs Letran
4pm - EAC vs Mapua
6pm - EAC vs Mapua

August 6, Wednesday, San Juan Arena

12nn - San Beda vs UPHSD
2pm - San Beda vs UPHSD
4pm - Lyceum vs San Sebastian
6pm - Lyceum vs San Sebastian

August 8, Friday, San Juan Arena

12nn - EAC vs JRU
2pm - EAC vs JRU
4pm - DLSU-CSB vs Arellano
6pm - LSGH vs Arellano

August 9, Saturday, San Juan Arena

12nn - Letran vs UPHSD
230pm - Letran vs UPHSD

August 11, Monday, San Juan Arena

2pm - JRU vs Mapua
4pm - JRU vs Mapua

August 13, Wednesday, San Juan Arena

2pm - San Beda vs Letran
4pm - San Beda vs Letran

NCAA Season 90 Juniors Rosters

Arellano University

Juniel Balbarona
Ira Spencer Bataller
Karl Vincent Cabahug
Robert Dean Clemente
Dominic De Lara
Guilmer Dela Torre
Anaclito Dulatre
Mark Anthony Enriquez
Krystoffer Gonzalo
Maiko Elis Juico
Primo Manaloto III
Joshua Kyle Manalac
John Joseph Peralta
Jason Strait
John Kenneth Zamora

Colegio de San Juan de Letran

Jerrick Balanza
Kenneth Bryant Bernardo
Enrique Caunan Jr.
Carlo Miguel Dava
Rhayniel John David
Klyve Audric Dungan
Tommy York Gedaria
Joshua Christian Gonzales
Romero Roberto Nicolas Magsino V
Kenneth Matthew Maneze
Gian Marasigan
Jerus Ramirez
Jacob Gabriel Reyes
Johann Red Rubite
Miguel Villasis

La Salle Greenhills (a.k.a College of Saint Benilde)

Mark Don Victor Alcala
Bryeo Bernhard Bunyi
Michael Louise Dela Cruz
John Winifred Gob II
Ian Joseph Herrera
Miguel Carlo Lanot
Alain Jethro Madrigal
Rodney Jaye Manuel
Prince John Carlo Ollano
Renzo Rein Pagulayan
Ricci Paolo Rivero
Rafael Louis Salonga
Amando Emanuel San Juan II
Luis Miguel Velasco

Jose Rizal University

Gian Myron Abrigos
Toby Brian Agustin
Patrick Gabriel Anonuevo
Christan Paolo Anore
King Genrev Astrero
Andrei Simoun Dada
Mark Justine Dela Virgen
Mark Dexter Deloria
Joco Estrada
Darious Duane Estrella
Jamil Garcia
Julius Raphael Rodas
Ross Jacob Ross
John Lloyd Sta. Maria
John Jairuz Torre

Mapua Institute of Technology

Dennel Jay Aguirre
Warren Bonifacio
Vince Louis Cabural
Emmanuel Calderon
Sherwin Concepcion
Michael Vincent Enriquez
Sean Aaron Dela Cruz
Noah Tracy Lago
Raymund Pascua
Jomari Rivera
Neil Russel
Jasper Salenga
David Velvez
Laurenz Paul Victoria
Franz Oliver Yco

San Beda College

Niko Angelo Abatayo
Samuel Abuhijle
Kenneth Louie Alas
Pedro Alfaro III
Ayron Apolto
Alberto Bordeos, Jr.
Joshua Andrei Caracut
Norrish Marc Decapia
Marc Joper Diputado
Prince Alexis Etrata
Mark Anthony Clyde Framil
Evan Jacob Furaque
Rensie Geralao
Eduardo Velasquez, Jr.
Gerald Jasper Zamora


San Sebastian College-Recoletos

Jose Mari Miguel Alfaro
Jesse Bardaje, Jr.
Mario Emmanuel Bonleon II
Jasneth Causon
Jeremy Cruz
Regille Kent Ilagan
Jasper Philip Magno
Jethro Glewellyn Malamug
Aoki Rile Mercado
Johnson Miasco
Lorenzo Fernando Navarro
Enrico Gabriel Ong
John Daniel Paclarin
Augustus Ceasar Padigdig
Chester Sera Josef

University of Perpetual Help System Dalta

Victor John Glenn Alarcon
Louis Gabriel Balatbat
Reginald Jason Balisi
Raphael Jose Chavez
Kyle Delmer Manaligod
Ken Mark Miranda
Sean Andrew Neri
Jeszir Sison
Khristian Danreb Tan
John Anthony Umali
Noel Villaceran
Gian Franco Yaco
Phillip Given Yaco

Emilio Aguinaldo College

Patrick Bacani
Roland Baliquig, Jr.
Angelo Rod Beduria
Mark Lester Castillo
Marwyn Catusalem
Edlor Cayabo
Maui Cruz
Enrico Silverstre Dungca
Kaile Xavier Falcon
Justin Philip Gentile
Reymundo Justan, Jr.
Arold Wendel Ligot
Evan Jim Montilla
Jose Antonio Piopongco
Junniel Tayomora

Lyceum of the Philippines University

Fernard Jassen Agdon
Fernard Jastin Agdon
John Raphael Bautista
Marc Kenneth Castaneda
Generoso Cecilio
Sergie Giourgiou Glipo
Mclaude Guadana
Chester Clyde Jungco
Miguel Amiel Lagman
John Reynhold Menil
Kent Richmond Pere
Jorge Martin Romanes
Makki Jandee Santos
Alvin Troy Tropicales
Joshua Wong

NCAA Season 90 Seniors rosters

Arellano University:

Keith Jasper Agovida
Nichole John Bangga
Julius Salvador Cadavis
Prince Renmer Caperal
Isiah Ciriacruz
Allen Enriquez
Donald Gumaru
Levi Hernandez
Dioncee Holts
Jiovani Jalalon
Zachary James Nicholls
David Ortega
Christian Mari Palma
Nard John Pinto
Ralph Chrysler Salcedo

Colegio de San Juan de Letran:

Felix Apreku, Jr.
John Paul Calvo
Fidel Albert Castro
Mark Cruz
Chrisantoni De La Pena
Jamil Joseph Gabawan
McJour Luib
Rey Benedict Nambatac
Reynaldo Publico, Jr.
Kier John Quinto
Kevin Kent Racal
Reneford Ruaya
Reuben Chester Saldua
Daryl Singontiko
John Von Jovi Tambeling

De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde:

Anton Louis Altamirano
RJ Edward Argamino
Roberto Bartolo Jr.
Ralph Jeffrey Deles
Ervin Justin Flores
Jonathan Grey
Travis-Jerome Jonson
Jose Lorenzo Mercado
Raphael Romeo Nayve
Jeffrey Ryan Ongteco
Freddy Pajarillaga, Jr.
Mark Andre Romero
Jose Alfonso Saavedra
Luis Antonio Miguel Sinco
Juan Paolo Taha

Jose Rizal University:

Abdul Razak Abdul Wahab
Jaycee John Asuncion
Kristian James Astilla
Marco Paulo Balagtas
Schever Anthony Benavides
King Benemerito
John Ervin Grospe
Michael Mabulac
Genesis Manuel
Clint Munez
Gio Nicolo Lasquety
Philip Criszam Paniamogan
Juan Edilfierto Salaveria
Dave Richard Sanchez
Bernabe Teodoro

Mapua Institute of Technology:

Exeqiel Biteng
Jerome Canaynay
Jeson Ray Cantos
Joseph Emmanuel Eriobu, Jr.
Andrew Estrella
Hesed Leo Jose Gabo
James Galoso
Carlos Isit
Raphael Joesh Layug
Darrel Dave Magsigay
Jobert Medina
Jessie Saitanan
Justin Oliver Serrano
Jomari Tubiano
Ronnel Villasenor

San Beda College:

Van Adam Abatayo
Lancelot Mikhail Abuda
Oladie Jubril Adeogun
Baser Amer
Jeramer Cabanag
Arthur De La Cruz
Ryusei Koga
Jaypee Mendoza
Javee Mocon
Kyle Pascual
Roldan Sara
Anthony Paul Semerad
David John Semerad
Michole Sorela
Ranbill Angelo Tongco

San Sebastian College-Recoletos:

Eulo Ryan Aquino
Earvin Oliver Alvarez
Bobby Balucanag
Michael Calisaan
Israel Ivan Camasura
Ryan Paule Costelo
Jovit Dela Cruz
Jerick Fabian
Bradwyn Guinto
Justine Louie Mercado
Jon Kervin Ortuoste
Jaymar Perez
Spencer Pretta
Jeffrey Santos
Rhanzelle Yong

University of Perpetual Help System Dalta:

Justine Matthew Alano
Harold Miguel Arboleda
Juneric Baloria
Nestor Bantayan, Jr.
Gabriel Dagangon
Gerald Dizon
Ric Gallardo
Joel Jolangcob
Kervin Lucente
Kevin Oliveria
Kieth Llowel Pido
Flash Gordon Sadiwa
Antonio Romulo Tamayo
Earl Scottie Thompson
John Genmar Ylagan

Emilio Aguinaldo College:

Ariel Aguilar
Jack Lord Arquero
Jozhua Macdaniel General
Cedric Benjamin Happi Noube
Al-Rashid Indin
Igee Bobbie King
Jan Niccolo Jamon
Christ Fernan Mejos
Sidney Nelson Onwubere
Faustine Pascual
Mannelle Jinsen Quilanita
Edsel Roy Saludo
John Lenyer Santos
Jerald Serrano
John Marco Tayongtong

Lyceum of the Philippines University:

Wilson Baltazar
Jebb Bulawan
Seraj Aldin El-Mejrab
Joseph Angelo Gabayni
Shane Albert Ko
Tirso Lesmoras, Jr.
Rhoel Maconocido, Jr.
Allyn Mark Malabanan
Guy Mellon Mbida Essono
Aziz Faycal Mbomiko Issah
Christian Paul Pamulaklakin
Paul John Soliman
Jeremiah Taladua
Dexter Wilbur Zamora

NCAA Season 89 Football Schedule for 2nd round

Venue will be at ASCOM unless otherwise stated: Schedule is as of February 8.

February 10

8am: Arellano vs Perpetual (Jrs)
10am: San Beda vs Lyceum (Jrs)
12nn: CSB-La Salle Greenhills vs EAC (Jrs)
2pm: San Beda vs Lyceum (Srs)

February 12

8am: Lyceum vs Arellano (Jrs)
10am: Perpetual vs EAC (Jrs)
12nn: San Beda vs CSB-La Salle Greenhills (Jrs)
2pm: Arellano vs CSB (Srs)

February 14 at San Beda

8am: Perpetual vs San Beda (Jrs)
10am: CSB-La Salle Greenhills vs Lyceum (Jrs)
12nn: Arellano vs EAC (Jrs)

February 15

12nn: Lyceum vs Arellano (Srs)
2pm: CSB vs San Beda (Srs)

February 16

9am: EAC vs San Beda (Jrs)
11am: Lyceum vs Perpetual (Jrs)
1pm: Arellano vs CSB-La Salle Greenhills (Jrs)

February 17

8am: CSB vs Lyceum (Srs)
10am: San Beda vs Arellano (Srs)

February 18

8am: EAC vs Lyceum (Jrs)
10am: CSB-La Salle Greenhills vs Perpetual (Jrs)
12nn: Arellano vs San Beda (Jrs)

February 20 - if there is a need for a playoff

NCAA Season 89 Football schedule

Games will take place at ASCOM in Taguig. Opening ceremonies will take place at 7am.

First Round will be from January 20 to February 12, with a single round-robin. Top four team will advance to the second round, where they play a single round robin.

January 20 (Seniors)

8am - San Beda vs Lyceum
10am - EAC vs Mapua
1pm - CSB vs Perpetual

January 22 (Juniors)

8am - San Beda vs EAC
10am - Arellano vs Letran
1pm - Perpetual vs Lyceum

January 23 (Seniors)

8am - Mapua vs Arellano
10am - Lyceum vs Perpetual
1pm - EAC vs CSB

January 25 (Juniors)

12nn - Letran vs CSB
2pm - EAC vs Lyceum
4pm - Arellano vs Perpetual

January 27 (Seniors)

8am - Arellano vs EAC
10am - CSB vs San Beda
1pm - Perpetual vs Mapua

January 29 (Juniors)

8am - CSB vs Arellano
10am - Perpetual vs San Beda
1pm - Lyceum vs Letran

January 30 (Seniors)

8am - Lyceum vs CSB
10am - Perpetual vs Arellano
1pm - San Beda vs Mapua

February 1 (Juniors)

12nn - EAC vs Perpetual
2pm - Lyceum vs CSB
4pm - San Beda vs Letran

February 3 (Seniors)

8am - EAC vs Perpetual
10am - Mapua vs Lyceum
1pm - Arellano vs San Beda

February 5 (Juniors)

8am - Arellano vs Lyceum
10am - Letran vs EAC
1pm - CSB vs San Beda

February 6 (Seniors)

8am - CSB vs Mapua
10am - San Beda vs EAC
1pm - Lyceum vs Arellano

February 8 (Juniors)

12nn - Perpetual vs Letran
2pm - San Beda vs Arellano
4pm - EAC vs CSB


February 10 (Seniors)

8am - Perpetual vs San Beda
10am - Arellano vs CSB
1pm - EAC vs Lyceum

February 12 (Juniors)

8am - Lyceum vs San Beda
10am - CSB vs Perpetual
1pm - Arellano vs EAC

February 16
8am & 10am - Juniors
1pm & 3pm - Seniors

February 18
8am & 10am - Juniors
1pm & 3pm - Seniors

February 20
8am & 10am - Juniors
1pm & 3pm - Seniors

February 23 - Championship

NCAA Season 89: Time to Shine on Aksyon

The 89th Season of the NCAA kicked off yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena, and it was shown on TV5's news and sports channel Aksyon TV (Ch. 41 on UHF free TV in Manila, Ch. 29 in Cebu and Davao, Skycable's Ch. 59, Destiny Cable's Ch. 78 and Cignal's Ch. 1, as well as on News5Everywhere via www.News5.com.ph), with replays to be shown on HYPER.


The theme for this season is "Our stars will SHINE in 89." According to DLSU-CSB President, Br. Dennis Magbanua, FSC, the theme aims to define the notion of a star as an individual grounded in integrity, honor and humility. The said star would enable others to shine, as well as guide and lead people towards their dreams and aspirations for the good of all.

This is the 2nd year that the NCAA will be shown under the auspices of Sports5, who are working on improving the signal and coverage in order for those in the provinces will be able to watch the channel properly. Games will be shown on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with 4pm and 6pm doubleheaders.

Just like last year, anchoring the coverage for Aksyon TV will be Aaron Atayde, Nikko Ramos and James Velasquez, while forming the pool of analysts are former PBA pros Dominic Uy and Boybits Victoria, current Global Port guard and Letran great Willie Miller, former CSB head coach Richard del Rosario, former San Beda head coach Ronnie Magsanoc, current Meralco head coach Ryan Gregorio and Petron head coach (as of the moment) Olsen Racela. Sideline duties will be handled by Mara Aquino, Rizza Diaz and newly-minted Myx VJ Ai dela Cruz.

The opening game of the men's basketball season began with reigning champions San Beda needing an Art dela Cruz alley-oop to secure a one-point victory over hosts College of Saint Benilde, 71-70. The Red Lions are the clear favorites to defend their title this upcoming season, with new head coach Boyet Fernandez taking the helm.

Completing the doubleheader are losing finalists Letran repulsing San Sebastian, 74-69. Raymond Almazan scored 15 and grabbed 20 rebounds to impose his will down low for Caloy Garcia in his debut game replacing Louie Alas as the Knights' taskmaster.

NCAA Season 89 Juniors' Basketball Lineups

JUNIORS

College of Saint Benilde – LSGH Greenies

1) Abadeza, Carlo V.
2) Alcala, Mark Don Victor B.
3) Barrera, Alexis H.
4) Dela Cruz, Michael Louise R.
5) Gob, John Winifred II P.
6) Lanot, Miguel Carlo D.C
7) Lozada, Jose Paolo Miguel R.
8) Paras, Kobe Lorenzo F.
9) Ramilo, Victor Salvador O.
10) Rivero, Rasheed Paolo U.
11) Rivero, Rashleigh Paolo U.
12) Rivero, Ricci Paolo U.
13) Salonga, Rafael Louis C.
14) San Juan, Amando Emanuel II I.

Mapua Institute of Technology Red Robins

1) Aguirre, Dennel Jay O.
2) Cabural, Kevin Lance D.
3) Calderon, Emmanuel Quintin
4) Concepcion, Sherwin E.
5) Garcia, Enrico Joaquin
6) Lugo, Noah Tracy L.
7) Magpayo, Owee F.
8) Mumar, Jocrio Kristoffer F.
9) Pascua, Raymund C.
10) Rivera, Jomari E.
11) Russel, Neil F.
12) Serrano, Justin Oliver M.
13) Velvez, David G.
14) Victoria, Laurenz Paul L.
15) Villasenor, Ronnel P.

Lyceum of the Philippines University Junior Pirates

1) Agdon, Fernard Jassen A.
2) Beroya, John Carl F.
3) Castaneda, Marc Kenneth N.
4) Cecilio, Generoso Jr. E
5) Fajardo, James F.
6) Lagman, Miguel Amiel I.
7) Licerio, Danilo Carl
8) Menila, John Reynhold A.
9) Nuyda, Denis Renzo B.
10) Moreno, John Justin S.
11) Pere, Kent Richmond A.
12) Romanes, Jorge Martin G.
13) Soriano, Lenard G.
14) Taladua, Joshua M.
15) Tropicales, Alvin Troy B.

Arellano University Braves

1) Acsayan, James Darwin M.
2) Balbarona, Juniel S.
3) Banal, Isaiah B.
4) Cabahug, Karl Vincent S.
5) Enriquez, Mark Anthony M.
6) Gula, Juan Miguel E.
7) Juico, Maiko Ellis P.
8) Mascarinas, Troy Senen B.
9) Paradela, Tristan Niel A.
10) Paulo, Steven John F.
11) Peralta, John Joseph G.
12) Rabusa, Hermilo Jr., M.
13) Reyes, Adrian Karl L.
14) Rivera, Renzil D.
15) Zamora, John Kenneth M.

San Beda College Red Cubs

1) Abatayo, Niko Angelo P.
2) Abuda, Franz Jonathan R.
3) Abude, Lancelot Mikhail P.
4) Ancheta, Pierre Jacob D.
5) Caracut, Joshua Andrei A.
6) Decapia, Norrish Marc N.
7) De Villeres, Benjamin E.
8) Diputado, Adven Jess L.
9) Diputado, Marc Joper L.
10) Framil, Mark Anthony Clyde V.
11) Gumtang, John Ryan S.
12) Mocon, Javee D.
13) Romero, Carlitos Jose A.
14) Tolentino, Arvin Dave D.
15) Tongco, Ranbill Angelo V.

San Sebastian College-Recoletos Staglets

1) Alfaro, Jose Mari Miguel A.
2) Beredo, Jose Mauricio A.
3) Calisaan, Michael D.
4) Causon, Jasneth Q.
5) Costelo, Ryan Paule A.
6) Cruz, Jeremy A.
7) Gatdula, Mark Javen B.
8) Gayosa, Alfren S.
9) Ilagan, Regille Kent M.
10) Loor, Pacholo M.
11) Magno, Jasper Philip J.
12) Navarro, Lorenzo Fernando B.
13) Santos, Jeffrey S.
14) Sera Josef, Chester A.
15) Yong, Rhanzelle M.

Colegio de San Juan de Letran Squires

1) Alacre, John Gerdy L.
2) Balanza, Jerrick G.
3) Cabrillos, Nielmer B.
4) Castro, Miguel Lorenzo M.
5) Gedaria, Tommy York
6) Gonzales, Joshua Christian A.
7) Magsino V, Romeo Roberto Nicolas M.
8) Marasigan, Gian V.
9) Ramirez, Jerus F.
10) Reyes, Jacob Gabriel C.
11) Sazon, Yves Marron L.
12) Villanueva, Ivan N.
13) Villasis, Miguel L.
14) Vinluan, Kurt Merwin A.

Jose Rizal University Light Bombers

1) Adorio, Jeric
2) Abrew, Ginno P.
3) Anore, Christian Paolo V.
4) Astrero, King Genrev J.
5) Bautista, John Cedric P.
6) Dada, Andrei Simoun M.
7) Dela Virgen, Mark Justine O.
8) Estrella, Darious Duane B.
9) Garcia, Jamil B.
10) Grande, Edmar M.
11) Marcial, Reginald
12) Ordonez, Mark Edison L.
13) Pallares, Mico Bren
14) Victorino, Eugene Jhan R.
15) Yazouri, Al Hareth A.

University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Junior Altas

1) Alano, Jason B.
2) Amploquio, Edelmario T. Jr.
3) Balatbat, Louis Gabriel C.
4) Corrales, Ronald Michael S.
5) Costanilla, Dexter A.
6) Entrampas, Jason P. Jr.
7) Imperial, Sir Shaquille V.
8) Manaligod, Kyle Delmer C.
9) Migote, Arvin A.
10) Miranda, Ken Mark C.
11) Neri, Sean Andrew B.
12) Sison, Jeszir D.
13) Tan, Khristian Danreb P.
14) Udal, Rudolph Gerald S.
15) Umali, John Anthony A.

EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE-ICA Brigadiers

1) Aguilar, Ariel
2) Alafriz, Reenan
3) Bacarisa, Jared
4) Cervantes, John Michael
5) Dultra, John Jerald
6) Escala, Kurt Christian
7) Fandialan, Angelo Ramon
8) Francisco, Zhean Michael
9) Gavino, Norman
10) Meana, Hanniel
11) Palileo, Shane Paolo
12) Piopongco, Alejandro
13) Piopongco, Jose Antonio
14) Rafael, Rolando John
15) Redido, Renmar

NCAA Season 89 Senior Men's Basketball Lineups

SENIORS

Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates

1) Alanes, Shaquille Oswald M.
2) Ambohot, Joseph R.
3) Azores, John Arwin M.
4) Baltazar, Wilson S.
5) Francisco, Mark Anthony D.
6) Garcia, Daniel H.
7) Evangelista, Vergel P.
8) Ko, Shane Albert C.
9) Lacastesantos, Joemari Y.
10) Lesmoras, Tirso Jr., B.
11) Mbomiko Issah, Aziz Faycal
12) Mendoza, Andrei C.
13) Soliman, Paul John Q.
14) Taladua, Jeremiah M.
15) Zamora, Dexter Wilbur T.

San Beda College Red Lions

1) Abarcar, Francis Johnson E.
2) Abatayo, Van Adam P.
3) Adeogun, Olaide J.
4) Amer, Baser C.
5) Bonsubre, Jr., Antonio R.
6) De La Cruz, Arthur A.
7) De La Rosa, Rome Adler D.
8) Koga, Ryusei G.
9) Ludovice, John Mark Yvan B.
10) Mendoza, Jaypee B.
11) Pascual, Kyle N.
12) Sara, Roldan V.
13) Semerad, Anthony Paul D.
14) Semerad, David John D.
15) Villaruz, Ritchie Jon B.

Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers

1) Abanto, Nick Wilson C.
2) Balagtas, Marco Paulo M.
3) Benavides, Schever Anthony G.
4) Cortez, Robertzone VII G.
5) Dela Paz, Cris Jordan C.
6) Diego, Harley Frank V.
7) Gozum, Martin Joseph L.
8) Grospe, John Ervin P.
9) Juanico, Jerome E.
10) Lasquety, Gio Nicolo E.
11) Mabulac, Michael R.
12) Paniamogan, Philip Criszam J.
13) Pontejos, John Paolo B.
14) Salaveria, Juan Edilfierto G.
15) Sanchez, Dave Richard M.

Arellano University Chiefs

1) Agovida, Keith Jasper M.
2) Bangga, Nichole John B.
3) Cadavis, Julius Salvador T.
4) Caperal, Prince Renmer B.
5) Enriquez, Allen S.
6) Forrester, James Patrick
7) Gumaru, Donald G.
8) Hernandez, Levi M.
9) Jalalon, Jiovani N.
10) Malanday, Larry John II F.
11) Margallo, Alwin John F.
12) Nicholls, Zachary James C.
13) Pinto, Nard John V.
14) Salcedo, Ralph Chrysler A.
15) Serjue, Adam Jacob V.

Mapua Institute of Technology Cardinals

1) Biteng, Exeqiel A.
2) Brana, Mark Jayson C.
3) Cantos, Jeson Rey J.
4) Eriobu Jr., Joseph Emmanuel A.
5) Estrella, Andrew G.
6) Gabo, Hesed Leo Jose P.
7) Gonzalez, Rodney M.
8) Guzman, Jervin B.
9) Ighalo, Kenneth Kim P.
10) Isit, Carlos J.
11) Layug, Raphael Joesh P.
12) Magsigay, Darrel Dave A.
13) Magtoto, Darwin V.
14) Saitanan, Jessie C.
15) Sumampong, Jerick H.

Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights

1) Almazan, Raymond C.
2) Belorio, Jonathan U.
3) Buenaflor Kevin T.
4) Castro, Fidel Albert F.
5) Cruz, Mark L.
6) Dysam, Franz Dionne G.
7) Gabawan, Jamil Joseph M.
8) Luib, McJour B.
9) Nambatac, Rey Benedict C.
10) Olotu, Ayodele Edward B.
11) Po, Jebson Carl V.
12) Publico Jr., Reynaldo J.
13) Racal, Kevin Kent R.
14) Ruaya, Reneford M.
15) Tambeling, John Von Jovi L.

San Sebastian College-Recoletos Stags

1) Aquino, Eulo Ryan A.
2) Balid, Rhoniel V.
3) Balucanag, Bobby J.
4) De Vera, Leodaniel D.
5) Dela Cruz, Jovit D.
6) Guinto, Bradwyn M.
7) Gusi, Joseph Raffy P.
8) Magno, Mark Philip J.
9) Ortuoste, John Kervin P.
10) Padilla, Carl Angelo M.
11) Perez, Jaymar G.
12) Rebollos Jr., Paulino A.
13) Tano, Ranimark V.
14) Trinidad, Mark Anthony G.
15) Vergara, Guiseppe Vitorio O.

Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals

1) Arquero, Jack Lord S.
2) Castro, Sherwin D.
3) Happi Noube, Cedric Benjamin
4) Hassan, Janner M.
5) Hiole Manga, Jean Jacques
6) Jamon, Jan Niccolo Q.
7) King, Igee Bobbie P.
8) Mejos, Christ Fernan M.
9) Monteclaro, John Dominique M.
10) Morada, Jose Remy II B.
11) Munsayac, Francis John T.
12) Onwubere, Sidney Nelson B.
13) Paguia, Elyzar P.
14) Saludo, Edsel Roy M.
15) Tayongtong, John Marco D.

DLS-College of Saint Benilde Blazers

1) Argamino, RJ Edward M.
2) Bartolo, Roberto Jr., D.
3) Carlos, Alison Brandon P.
4) De Guzman, Jericho Louie C.
5) Deles, Ralph Jeffrey S.
6) Garcia, Dexter M.
7) Grey, Jonathan M.
8) Jonson, Travis Jerome M.
9) Mercado, Jose Lorenzo A.
10) Nayve, Raphael Romeo D.
11) Ongteco, Jeffrey Ryan G.
12) Romero, Mark Andrei E.
13) Saavedra, Jose Alfonso
14) Sinco, Luis Antonio Miguel K.
15) Taha, Juan Paolo S.

University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Altas

1) Alano, Justine Matthew M.
2) Arboleda, Harold Miguel D.
3) Babayemi, Adefemi Ariyo
4) Baloria, Juneric D.
5) Bantayan Jr., Nestor D.
6) Bitoy, Mark Dave G.
7) Dizon, Gerald L.
8) Elopre, Chrisper C.
9) Jolangcob, Joel C.
10) Lucente, Kervin V.
11) Oliveria, Kevin G.
12) Omorogbe, Nosa Nicholas
13) Paulino, Anthony Mari M.
14) Thompson, Ear Scottie C.
15) Ylagan, John Genmar L.

New additions to spice up 7th FilOil Flying V Premier Cup

The 7th staging of the Filoil Flying V Premier Cup will have a new participant this year, as Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. champions Southwestern University will be joining the tournament as a guest team alongside the NCAA and UAAP teams that normally participate in this competition.

The Cobras made it to the Final Four of the Philippine Collegiate Champions League late last year, thanks mainly to the efforts of Ben Mbala. With the 6'7" center from Cameroon transferring to La Salle during the break, it is up to the 6'10" Siewe Armel to fill in those big shoes.

In addition to a new entrant in SWU, the cyclical nature of collegiate basketball ensures that new faces are produced yearly, who are tasked to replace the graduating players from the previous season. The Premier Cup was established to be a testbed for the different NCAA and UAAP schools to allow these new faces to jell before said leagues start their respective seasons.

These new faces include JJ Alejandro and Alfred Arogo for the reigning Premier Cup champions, National University, Kib Montalbo for La Salle, Joseph "Tata" Marata for the University of the Philippines, Rey Nambatac of Letran, Axel Iñigo of Adamson and Christopher Newsome for Ateneo.


For some schools like Far Eastern University and Letran, it is an opportunity for fans to get to see their new coaches at work, with Nash Racela and Caloy Garcia taking the reins of the Tamaraws and the Knights, respectively. In Caloy's case, it'll be familiar waters, as he previously held the reins for College of Saint Benilde during the mid-00s.

This will also be the scenario for the reigning champions of their respective leagues, as both Ateneo and San Beda will have new tacticians taking over the incumbent dynasties. Bo Perasol will have the unenviable task of replacing Norman Black at Loyola Heights, while Boyet Fernandez seeks to continue what Ronnie Magsanoc was able to accomplish in the lone year that he had at Mendiola.

On the other hand, making his return to San Sebastian is Topex Robinson, who left the program abruptly during the 88th season of the NCAA due to some issues with team management.

The 18 teams are divided into two groups, with Bracket A containing San Beda, University of Perpetual Help-Dalta System, National University, Far Eastern University, University of the Philippines, Arellano, College of Saint Benilde, Jose Rizal University, and Adamson. Bracket B, on the other hand, will have Ateneo de Manila, La Salle, University of Santo Tomas, University of the East, San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Lyceum, Emilio Aguinaldo College, and Southwestern University.

The tournament is set to begin on April 13 at the Filoil Flying Arena in San Juan, with the quarterfinals to take place on June 3 and the finals on June 12.