NCAA Season 99

NCAA Season 99 is the 2023–24 season of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA). It is hosted by José Rizal University (JRU). The opening ceremony commenced in September 24, 2023 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.[2]

NCAA Season 99
Host schoolJRU school colors José Rizal University
TaglineNew Heroes of the Game[1]
Seniors' champions
Sport
Men
Women
Basketball NT
Volleyball
Badminton San Beda school colors San Beda SSC-R school colors San Sebastian
Juniors' champions
Sport
Boys
Girls
Basketball NT
Volleyball
Badminton SSC-R school colors San Sebastian NT
(NT) = No tournament; (DS) = Demonstration Sport;
(Ex) = Exhibition;

Background

On April 30, 2023, Emilio Aguinaldo College handed over the hosting duties of the NCAA to José Rizal University during the Cheerleading Competition of the NCAA Season 98 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The NCAA is expected resume tournaments for badminton and table tennis, after being not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

The sporting calendar has been re-expanded which has been previously reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Badminton and table tennis has been reintroduced while new disciplines such as kiddie basketball and 3x3 were introduced.[4][5]

Broadcaster GMA Network also introduced AI sportscasters Maia and Marco for the season with the use of image generation, text-to-speech voice and face animation technology.[4]

Sports calendar
Sport Tournament(s) Host Duration Venue(s) Ref
Basketball Seniors' JRU school colors JRU September 24, 2023 – present SM Mall of Asia Arena, Filoil EcoOil Centre [6]
Badminton Men's, Women's, Juniors' SSC-R school colors San Sebastian October 16–25, 2023 Power Up Centro Atletico, Quezon City [7]

Basketball
Main article: NCAA Season 99 basketball tournaments

The NCAA basketball championships are divided into two tournaments: the seniors' and juniors' tournaments. The seniors' tournament started on September 24, and is currently being held,

Seniors' tournament

The first games were the hosts JRU Heavy Bombers against the 3-peat champions Letran Knights and last season's runners-up Benilde Blazers against the Lyceum Pirates.[8][6]

Elimination round
Pos Team W L PCT GB Qualification
1 Mapua school colors Mapúa Cardinals 8 2 .800 — Twice-to-beat in the semifinals
2 San Beda school colors San Beda Red Lions 7 2 .778 0.5
3 Lyceum school colors Lyceum Pirates 7 3 .700 1 Twice-to-win in the semifinals
4 CSB school colors Benilde Blazers 6 4 .600[lower-alpha 1] 2
5 JRU school colors JRU Heavy Bombers (H) 6 4 .600[lower-alpha 1] 2
6 EAC school colors EAC Generals 6 4 .600[lower-alpha 1] 2
7 UPHD school colors Perpetual Altas 4 6 .400 4
8 SSC-R school colors San Sebastian Stags 3 7 .300 5
9 Arellano school colors Arellano Chiefs 1 8 .111 6.5
10 Letran school colors Letran Knights 1 9 .100 7
Updated to match(es) played on October 25, 2023. Source: GMA
(H) Hosts
Notes:
  1. Head-to-head record: Benilde 1–1 (+6), JRU 1–1 (−2), EAC 1–1 (−4)

Playoffs
Semifinals
(Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage)		Finals
(Best-of-three series)
1  
4  
   
   
2  
3  

Badminton

The NCAA badminton championships were held at the Power Up Centro Atletico in Cubao, Quezon City from October 16 to 25, 2023.

Men's tournament
Pos Team Pld W L Pts Qualification
1 San Beda school colors San Beda Red Lions 3 3 0 3 Advance to Finals
2 CSB school colors Benilde Blazers 3 2 1 2
3 SSC-R school colors San Sebastian Stags 3 1 2 1 Advance to 3rd place playoff
4 Mapua school colors Mapúa Cardinals 3 0 3 0
Source:

Playoffs
SemifinalsFinals
1San Beda school colors San BedaW
4Mapua school colors MapúaL
1San Beda school colors San BedaW
2CSB school colors BenildeL
2CSB school colors Benilde2
3SSC-R school colors San Sebastian1
Third place
4Mapua school colors MapúaL
3SSC-R school colors San SebastianW

Awards
  • Most Valuable Player: Arjay Philip L. Lazareto (San Beda Red Lions)

Women's tournament
Pos Team Pld W L Pts Qualification
1 SSC-R school colors San Sebastian Lady Stags 3 3 0 3 Advance to Finals
2 San Beda school colors San Beda Red Lionesses 3 2 1 2
3 CSB school colors Benilde Lady Blazers 3 1 2 1 Advance to 3rd place playoff
4 Lyceum school colors Lyceum Lady Pirates 3 0 3 0
Source:

Playoffs
SemifinalsFinals
1SSC-R school colors San Sebastian2
4Lyceum school colors Lyceum1
1San Beda school colors San BedaL
2SSC-R school colors San SebastianW
2San Beda school colors San BedaW
3CSB school colors BenildeL
Third place
4Lyceum school colors Lyceum
3CSB school colors Benilde

Awards
  • Most Valuable Player: Nenia Solinap (San Sebastian Lady Stags)

Juniors' tournament
Pos Team Pld W L Pts Qualification
1 SSC-R school colors San Sebastian Staglets 3 3 0 3 Advance to Finals
2 San Beda school colors San Beda Red Cubs 3 2 1 2
3 CSB school colors La Salle Green Hills Greenies 3 1 2 1 Advance to 3rd place playoff
4 Mapua school colors Malayan Red Robins 3 0 3 0
Source:


Playoffs
SemifinalsFinals
1SSC-R school colors San Sebastian3
4Mapua school colors Malayan0
1SSC-R school colors San SebastianW
2San Beda school colors San Beda–RizalL
2San Beda school colors San Beda–RizalW
3CSB school colors LSGHL
Third place
4Mapua school colors Malayan
3CSB school colors LSGH

Awards
  • Most Valuable Player: Zeth Quiambao (San Sebastian Staglets)

See also

References
  1. "NCAA Season 99 unveils theme 'New Heroes of the Game' | NCAA Philippines". GMA News. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  2. "New heroes will rise at the opening ceremony of NCAA Season 99 this September 24 - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  3. "More sports expected to return as NCAA Season 99 eyes September opening | NCAA Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  4. Garcia, John Mark (23 September 2023). "NCAA Season 99 parades expanded sporting calendar, AI sportscasters". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  5. "NCAA Season 99 kicks off with expanded calendar, MOA Arena basketball opener". Rappler. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  6. "NCAA Season 99 unfolds September 24 | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  7. "San Beda and Benilde will be competing in a battle for gold as both teams topple their opponents in the semi-finals of the Men's Badminton Tournament of #NCAASeason99 held today in Quezon City". Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  8. "EAC transfers hosting duties to JRU for NCAA Season 99". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
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