MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net With bodies twirling during gravity defying tosses and marvelous stunts, the National University (NU) Pep Squad took everyone out of this world to reclaim the UAAP Cheerdance Competition throne. National U showcased everything from unidentified flying objects, aliens and astronauts to creativity in props and colorful costumes, superhuman athleticism and sharply executed stunts […]

Clint Escamis, middle, and the Mapua Cardinals in Game 1 of the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball Finals.–NCAA PHOTO Clint Escamis was overly disenchanted during last season’s championship collapse that left the rookie-MVP scarred. Those wounds will heal quickly with another Mapua victory over College of St. Benilde in their titular showdown for the historic

Justin Arana (left) finishes with a key basket for Converge. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ ANTIPOLO CITY—For the second straight conference, Alec Stockton came through with the clutch plays to complete a Converge comeback against a perennial contender. It may not be a playoff game, but Stockton and the FiberXers were able to overhaul a big deficit

NU Pep Squad dazzles on its way to another UAAP Cheerdance title.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — National University Pep Squad highlighted its masterful title redemption in the 2024 UAAP Cheerdance Competition with a “ferris wheel” pyramid on Sunday in front of a loud 19,121 crowd at Mall of Asia Arena. Entering the mats on a

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Mapua’s JC Recto during Game 1 of the NCAA Season 100 Finals against Benilde.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Mapua found itself back where it once was nearly exactly a year ago. The Cardinals moved a win away from ending a 33-year title drought, beating the College of St. Benilde Blazers, 84-73, in Game 1 of the NCAA

NU Pep Squad claims its eighth UAAP Cheerdance title.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — National University Pep Squad coach Gab Bajacan savored winning his first UAAP Cheerdance Competition championship after a runner-up debut last year. Taking over a winning program from a multi-titled coach Ghicka Bernabe entails a huge responsibility and immense pressure. But that only