One of the longest seasons in the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the Philippines has officially come to a close, Tuesday at Bayleaf Hotel Intramuros.
At the end of a grueling and historic centennial season, it was founding member San Beda University that stood tallest, claiming the general championship titles in both the seniors and juniors divisions — a testament to the school’s continued dominance across multiple sporting events.
This achievement marked San Beda’s ninth general championship in the seniors division and an impressive 16th overall crown in the juniors division.
“This is dedicated to the overwhelming resilience of NCAA Season 100. We offer you these championships,” said San Beda rector-president Rev. Fr. Aloysius Maranan, OSB.
“This is all because of our athletes, benefactors, and coaches. San Beda would not have made it without them. Thank you to the NCAA and Lyceum for a great season,” added Atty. Jonas Cabochan, the university’s representative to the NCAA Management Committee.
In the seniors division, San Beda captured 10 titles.
These included dominant performances in seniors chess, women’s badminton, women’s soft tennis, and football. They also swept the swimming, table tennis, and taekwondo championships, underlining their well-rounded athletic program.
In the juniors division, San Beda also emerged victorious in swimming, table tennis, and taekwondo.
But Season 100 wasn’t just about San Beda.
In a year that celebrated a century of collegiate competition, every NCAA member school made its mark by winning at least one championship title.
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA clinched the juniors basketball crown, while Mapúa University took home the seniors basketball championship.
San Sebastian College-Recoletos stood out in juniors badminton, while Benilde showcased its strength in men’s badminton.
The beach volleyball tournaments saw different winners for each division, with Arellano University triumphing in juniors beach volleyball, EAC in the men’s division, and Letran prevailing in the women’s category.
Lyceum won the juniors chess title.
In the racquet sports, Perpetual reigned in juniors lawn tennis, and Benilde swept the men’s and women’s lawn tennis crowns. In soft tennis, Perpetual also took the juniors and men’s divisions.
Track and field was ruled by Jose Rizal University, which took both juniors and seniors titles, while EAC claimed the juniors 3×3 basketball crown, and JRU won in the seniors division.
In volleyball, UPHSD won boys’ volleyball, Arellano bagged the girls’ title, and also added the men’s volleyball crown.
The women’s volleyball championship was secured by Benilde, capping off a stellar season for the Taft-based squad.
In the aspirants’ basketball category, EAC took top honors.
Meanwhile, in exhibition events, the creativity and school spirit were on full display.
Perpetual won the juniors street dance, Lyceum ruled the seniors street dance, and Arellano came out on top in cheerleading.
As the season wrapped up, esports competitions remained ongoing.
To formally close Season 100, Lyceum of the Philippines University president Atty. Roberto Laurel handed over the NCAA hosting flag to Mapúa University president Dr. Dodjie Maestrecampo in a turnover ceremony.
“We would like to thank each and every NCAA member school for a memorable season. Now, I proudly turn over the hosting to our new host, Dr. Dodjie,” said Atty. Laurel.
“We are looking forward to a more exciting NCAA Season 101.”
Season 101 is set to open on October 1, ushering in the next century of collegiate sports excellence.
“We’d like to thank Lyceum for a job well done,” said Dr. Maestrecampo. “Season 101 is a milestone because it marks the beginning of the NCAA’s second century.
“We will honor the legacy the NCAA has created while also aiming to transform it into an even more dynamic league with greater fan engagement and more thrilling games.”
