NCAA to receive special citation in Collegiate Press Corps Awards Night for centennial season

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) will be recognized when the Collegiate Press Corps holds its annual awards nights on June 30 at the Discovery Suites Manila in Ortigas, Pasig City.

The NCAA is set to be handed a special citation in honor of its 100 years of excellence in sports, producing outstanding student-athletes across various disciplines.

The country's oldest league is staging its Season 100 with a theme of "Siglo Uno: Inspiring Legacies", which saw several schools achieve historic milestones.

For one, Mapua University ended a long 33-year title drought in men's basketball with the likes of Clint Escamis, Cyrus Cuenco, Lawrence Mangubat, and Chris Hubilla conniving to beat De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in the finals.

The last time the Cardinals reigned supreme was in 1991, when head coach Randy Alcantara was still suiting up for the school together with Benny Cheng.

In men's volleyball, Arellano University captured its first-ever title led by Finals MVP Carl Berdal and other key players such as Adrian Villados, Anfernee Curamen, AC Guinto, Jiwen Sinuto, and Jake Pangilinan.

While it marked a historic breakthrough for the Chiefs, the Lady Blazers solidified their dominance by extending their championship dynasty in the women's division.

Mycah Go and Zam Nolasco fronted their four-peat run as they swept Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the finals that marked the first time the squad accomplished such a feat.

Season 100 also saw the success of the Perpetual Junior ALTAs with the talented crew hoisting the team's maiden crown in the juniors basketball division.

San Beda University, meanwhile, proved its caliber in other sports after claiming its third straight and 26th overall crown in men's football tournament, while its swimming team continued to dominate with a 21st straight championship in the men’s division and an 11th consecutive crown in the women’s category.

Later this month, the NCAA will host its first-ever esports tournament with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang serving as a special event.

—Bea Micaller/JKC, GMA Integrated News

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