NCAA Season 98 is the 2022–23 athletic year of the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the Philippines. It is hosted by Emilio Aguinaldo College[1] and was opened on September 10, 2022.[2]

NCAA Season 98
Host schoolEAC school colors Emilio Aguinaldo College
TaglineAchieve Greatness Every Day
Seniors' champions
Sport
Men
Women
Basketball Letran school colors Letran NT
Volleyball UPHD school colors Perpetual CSB school colors Benilde
Beach volleyball UPHD school colors Perpetual Letran school colors Letran
Swimming San Beda school colors San Beda San Beda school colors San Beda
Track and field JRU school colors JRU NT
Cheerdance Arellano school colors Arellano (Ex - Coed)
Juniors' champions
Sport
Boys
Girls
Basketball Letran school colors Letran NT
Volleyball UPHD school colors Perpetual EAC school colors EAC–ICA
(NT) = No tournament; (DS) = Demonstration Sport;
(Ex) = Exhibition;
← Season 97 · NCAA seasons · Season 99 →

Background edit

At the closing proceedings of NCAA Season 97, the then-Season Policy Board President from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde turned over the NCAA Flag to the next host.[3] Season 98 opened at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on September 10, with the rest of the elimination round of the seniors' basketball tournament once again returning at Filoil EcoOil Centre.[4][5]

After two seasons, events such as men's and women's volleyball, track and field, swimming, and beach volleyball events will return at the senior's division.[6] For juniors, the competition will be composed of online taekwondo, online chess, and boys' basketball.[5]

Basketball edit

The seniors' basketball tournament began on September 10, 2022.[4] The juniors' tournament, the first since 2019, started on February 1, 2023.[7]

Seniors' tournament edit

Elimination round edit

Pos Team W L PCT GB Qualification
1   Benilde Blazers 14 4 .778 Twice-to-beat in the semifinals
2   Letran Knights 13 5 .722 1
3   Lyceum Pirates 12 6 .667[a] 2 Twice-to-win in the semifinals
4   San Beda Red Lions 12 6 .667[a] 2
5   San Sebastian Stags 8 10 .444 6
6   Arellano Chiefs 7 11 .389[b] 7
7   Mapúa Cardinals[c] 7 11 .389[b] 7
8   Perpetual Altas 7 11 .389[b] 7
9   JRU Heavy Bombers 7 11 .389[b] 7
10   EAC Generals (H) 3 15 .167 11
Source: GMA
Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) head-to-head record; 3) overall point differential
(H) Hosts
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Head-to-head record: Lyceum 2–0 San Beda
  2. ^ a b c d Head-to-head record: Arellano 4–2, Mapua 3–3, Perpetual 3–3 (Mapua 1–1 Perpetual, Mapua +6), JRU 2–4
  3. ^ NCAA Management Committee reversed Mapúa's win over San Beda in their first round game, ruling it as a 20–0 forfeit win for San Beda after Mapúa fielded an ineligible player in Gab Gamboa. He was found to have been enrolled in another school outside the NCAA.[8]

Playoffs edit

Semifinals
(Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage)
Finals
(Best-of-three series)
1  Benilde62
4  San Beda61
1  Benilde757667
2  Letran817181
2  Letran67
3  Lyceum58

Awards edit

  • Most Valuable Player: Will Gozum (Benilde Blazers)
  • Rookie of the Year: Cade Flores (Arellano Chiefs)

Juniors' tournament edit

Elimination round edit

Pos Team W L PCT GB Qualification
1   Letran Squires 8 1 .889 Twice-to-beat in the semifinals
2   San Beda Red Cubs 6 3 .667[a] 2
3   La Salle Green Hills Greenies 6 3 .667[a] 2 Twice-to-win in the semifinals
4   Malayan Red Robins 6 3 .667[a] 2
5   San Sebastian Staglets 6 3 .667[a] 2
6   Perpetual Junior Altas 4 5 .444 4
7   Arellano Braves 3 6 .333[b] 5
8   Lyceum Junior Pirates 3 6 .333[b] 5
9   JRU Light Bombers 3 6 .333[b] 5
10   EAC–ICA Brigadiers (H) 0 9 .000 8
Source: NCAA on Livestats
Rules for classification: 1) Winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) if two teams are tied, head-to-head record, if three or more teams are tied, head-to-head point differential
(H) Hosts
Notes:
  1. ^ a b c d Head-to-head differential: LSGH +23, Malayan +16, San Beda −5, San Sebastian −34; playoff #1: San Beda 93–80 San Sebastian; playoff #2: San Beda 86–75 Malayan (Malayan #4); playoff #3: San Beda 83–77 LSGH (San Beda #2; LSGH #3)
  2. ^ a b c Head-to-head differential: Arellano +14, Lyceum −5, JRU −9

Playoffs edit

Semifinals
(Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage)
Finals
(Best-of-three series)
1  Letran83
4  Malayan78
1  Letran8577
3  LSGH8161
2  San Beda–Rizal7985
3  LSGH9289

Awards edit

  • Most Valuable Player: Luis Pablo (La Salle Green Hills Greenies)
  • Rookie of the Year: Matthew Rubico (Lyceum Junior Pirates)

Volleyball edit

The NCAA seniors' volleyball tournaments started on February 18, and ended on April 16, 2023. The San Andres Sports Complex in Manila hosted the elimination round, while the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan hosted the playoffs.

Men's tournament edit

Elimination round edit

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1   Perpetual Altas 9 9 0 26 27 4 6.750 301 222 1.356 Advance to the Finals[a]
2   Arellano Chiefs 9 8 1 22 24 11 2.182 447 417 1.072 Proceed to stepladder round 2
3   San Beda Red Spikers 9 6 3 20 23 12 1.917 407 394 1.033 Proceed to stepladder round 1
4   EAC Generals 9 6 3 18 22 14 1.571 420 414 1.014
5   Mapúa Cardinals 9 5 4 15 21 16 1.313 369 324 1.139
6   JRU Heavy Bombers 9 4 5 12 17 20 0.850 330 349 0.946
7   Letran Knights 9 4 5 12 15 19 0.789 368 365 1.008
8   Benilde Blazers 9 2 7 7 11 21 0.524 344 363 0.948
9   San Sebastian Stags (H) 9 1 8 3 8 24 0.333 277 300 0.923
10   Lyceum Pirates 9 0 9 0 0 27 0.000 371 375 0.989
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Number of wins; 2) match points; 3) sets ratio; 4) points ratio; 5) head-to-head record
(H) Host
Notes:
  1. ^ As Perpetual won all of their elimination round games, the stepladder format will be used instead of the regular Final Four format.

Point system:

3 points = win match in 3 or 4 sets
2 points = win match in 5 sets
1 point = lose match in 5 sets
0 point = lose match in 3 or 4 sets

Playoffs edit

First round
(Single elimination)
Second round
(Single elimination)
Finals
(Best-of-three playoff)
1  Perpetual323
2  Arellano13  San Beda031
3  San Beda33  San Beda3
4  EAC1

Awards edit

  • Most Valuable Player: Louie Ramirez (Perpetual Altas)
  • Rookie of the Year: Vince Himzon (Letran Knights)

Women's tournament edit

Elimination round edit

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1   Benilde Lady Blazers 9 9 0 25 27 5 5.400 609 474 1.285 Advance to the Finals[a]
2   Perpetual Lady Altas 9 8 1 24 24 9 2.667 330 300 1.100 Proceed to stepladder round 2
3   Lyceum Lady Pirates 9 6 3 19 22 11 2.000 418 413 1.012 Proceed to stepladder round 1
4   Mapúa Lady Cardinals 9 6 3 19 24 17 1.412 411 407 1.010
5   Letran Lady Knights 9 5 4 17 21 18 1.167 527 517 1.019
6   Arellano Lady Chiefs 9 5 4 16 20 14 1.429 606 525 1.154
7   San Sebastian Lady Stags 9 3 6 10 15 18 0.833 231 282 0.819
8   JRU Lady Bombers 9 1 8 5 11 24 0.458 584 632 0.924
9   San Beda Lady Red Spikers 9 1 8 4 11 24 0.458 274 360 0.761
10   EAC Lady Generals (H) 9 1 8 2 8 26 0.308 438 523 0.837
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Number of wins; 2) match points; 3) sets ratio; 4) points ratio; 5) head-to-head record
(H) Host
Notes:
  1. ^ As Benilde won all of their elimination round games, the stepladder format will be used instead of the regular Final Four format.

Point system:

3 points = win match in 3 or 4 sets
2 points = win match in 5 sets
1 point = lose match in 5 sets
0 point = lose match in 3 or 4 sets

Playoffs edit

First round
(Single elimination)
Second round
(Single elimination)
Finals
(Best-of-three playoff)
1  Benilde33
2  Perpetual13  Lyceum00
3  Lyceum33  Lyceum3
4  Mapúa1

Awards edit

  • Most valuable player: Mary Rhose Dapol (Perpetual Lady Altas)
  • Rookie of the Year: Shaila Allaine Omipon (Perpetual Lady Altas)

Beach volleyball edit

The NCAA Beach Volleyball tournaments were held in the Subic Bay Sand Courts in Olongapo.[9][10]

Men's tournament edit

Elimination round edit

Pos Team W L Qualification
1   Perpetual Altas 9 0 Twice-to-beat in the semifinals
2   EAC Generals 8 1
3   Arellano Chiefs 7 2 Twice-to-win in the semifinals
4   San Beda Red Spikers 5 4
5   Benilde Blazers 4 5
6   San Sebastian Stags 4 5
7   Letran Knights 3 6
8   Mapúa Cardinals 3 6
9   JRU Heavy Bombers 2 7
10   Lyceum Pirates 0 9
Source: [citation needed]

Bracket edit

Semifinals
(Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage)
Finals
(Single elimination)
1  Perpetual2
4  San Beda0
1  Perpetual2
2  EAC1
2  EAC2
3  Arellano0

Semifinals edit

Both Perpetual and EAC have the twice-to-beat advantage while they only have to win once, while their opponents twice, to advance to the Finals.

Perpetual vs. San Beda edit

21 January 2022 (2022-01-21) Perpetual Altas   2–0   San Beda Red Spikers Subic Bay San Courts, Olongapo
(21–18, 21–11)
 
Perpetual wins series in one game

EAC vs. Arellano edit

21 January 2022 (2022-01-21) EAC Generals   2–1   Arellano Chiefs Subic Bay San Courts, Olongapo
(21–15, 18–21, 18–16)
 
EAC wins series in one game

Finals edit

This is a single elimination game.

21 January 2022 (2022-01-21) Perpetual Altas   2–1   EAC Generals Subic Bay San Courts, Olongapo
(21–10, 15–21, 15–13)
 

Awards edit

  • Most Valuable Player: Jefferson Marapoc (Perpetual Altas)

Women's tournament edit

Elimination round edit

Pos Team W L Qualification
1   Perpetual Lady Altas 9 0 Twice-to-beat in the semifinals
2   Letran Lady Knights 8 1
3   EAC Lady Generals 7 2 Twice-to-win in the semifinals
4   San Beda Lady Red Spikers 6 3
5   Benilde Lady Blazers 5 4
6   San Sebastian Lady Stags 3 6
7   Arellano Lady Chiefs 3 6
8   Lyceum Lady Pirates 2 7
9   Mapúa Lady Cardinals 1 8
10   JRU Lady Bombers 1 8
Source: [citation needed]

Bracket edit

Semifinals
(Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage)
Finals
(Single elimination)
1  Perpetual2
4  San Beda0
1  Perpetual0
2  Letran2
2  Letran2
3  EAC0

Semifinals edit

Both Perpetual and EAC have the twice-to-beat advantage while they only have to win once, while their opponents twice, to advance to the Finals.

Perpetual vs. San Beda edit

21 January 2022 (2022-01-21) Perpetual Lady Altas   2–0   San Beda Lady Red Spikers Subic Bay San Courts, Olongapo
(21–17, 21–10)
 
Perpetual wins series in one game

EAC vs. CSJL edit

21 January 2022 (2022-01-21) Letran Lady Knights   2–0   EAC Lady Generals Subic Bay San Courts, Olongapo
(21–8, 21–6)
 
Letran wins series in one game

Finals edit

This is a single elimination game.

21 January 2022 (2022-01-21) Perpetual Lady Altas   0–2   Letran Lady Knights Subic Bay San Courts, Olongapo
(17–21, 12–21)
 

Awards edit

  • Most Valuable Player: Cha Cuñada (Letran Knights)

Swimming edit

The San Beda Red Lions and Red Lionesses won their respective swimming championships held at the Teofilo Yldefonso Swimming Pool, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila. The Benilde Blazers and Letran Knights finished second and third, respectively, in the men's tournament, while the Benilde Lady Blazers and EAC Lady Generals finished second and third, respectively, in the women's tournament.[11]

Rank Men's team Score Rank Women's Score
    San Beda Red Lions 1,496     San Beda Red Lions 1,573.5
    Benilde Blazers 501     Benilde Blazers 571
    Letran Knights 290     EAC Generals 325.5

Track and field edit

The JRU Heavy Bombers won the track and field championship held from April 19 to 20, 2023, at the PhilSports Complex in Pasig. The Mapua Cardinals and Perpetual Altas finished second and third, respectively.[12]

Rank Men's team Score
    JRU Heavy Bombers 685
    Mapúa Cardinals 661.5
    Perpetual Altas 389

Cheerleading edit

The NCAA Cheerleading Competition was held on April 30, 2023 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.[13]

Rank Pep squad Score
    AU Chiefsquad 245.5
    Altas Perpsquad 227.5
    Letran Cheering Squad 215.5
4th   Mapùa Cheerping Cardinals 210.5
5th   San Beda Red Corps 204
6th   EAC Generals Pep Squad 196.5
7th   Benilde Blazers Pep Squad 183.5
8th   LPU Pirates Pep Squad 155.5
  Golden Stags Cheerleading Squad
10th   JRU Pep Squad 138.5

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "CSB turns over hosting duties to EAC as NCAA Season 97 ends | NCAA Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  2. ^ NCAA MANCOMM AT GMA Network, naghahanda na para sa Season '98 | 24 Oras Weekend, retrieved August 7, 2022
  3. ^ NCAA Season 97 | Turnover of hosting duties to EAC (July 22, 2022), retrieved August 20, 2022
  4. ^ a b Fuertes, Rommel Jr. (August 17, 2022). "NCAA Season 98 to open on September 10". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "NCAA 98 has seven sports on calendar, opening day set Sept. 10". Spin.ph. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  6. ^ "More action-packed games on GMA and GTV: NCAA promises exciting Season 98 beginning September 10 | NCAA Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  7. ^ "NCAA bumps off 2-time champ Letran from Season 98 opening due to COVID-19". RAPPLER. September 5, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  8. ^ Micaller, Bea (October 1, 2022). "NCAA rules Mapua win vs San Beda a forfeit for fielding ineligible player". GMA News. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  9. ^ "Beach volleyball returns for NCAA Season 98 | NCAA Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  10. ^ Salvana, Dante (January 19, 2023). "Subic hosts season 98 NCAA beach volleyball tournament". iOrbit News Online. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  11. ^ "NCAA 98: San Beda takes 19-peat in men's swimming, 9-peat in women's". Tiebreaker Times. December 4, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  12. ^ "JRU reigns supreme anew in track and field's return to NCAA | NCAA Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  13. ^ Masoy, Niel Victor C. (May 1, 2023). "Arellano wins 4th NCAA cheerleading title". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 1, 2023.