NCAA Men's Basketball Mapua vs. San Beda (First Quarter) | NCAA Season 99
Watch the first quarter of Mapua vs. San Beda, NCAA Men's Basketball held on December 10, 2023.
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00:00 the finals entering the first frame.
00:02 You guys have Martin Oviedo alongside
00:03 Paco Bergo, Benji Panas here in the broadcast.
00:06 (speaking in foreign language)
00:10 Making a start today, who has used 12 seconds
00:21 in game number one, is AJ Rojo.
00:24 (speaking in foreign language)
00:26 So this is a three guard lineup fielded in.
00:29 (crowd cheering)
00:30 By Coach Yuri Escueta, Jacob Cortez,
00:33 nailing his first shot of the game.
00:36 A complete contrast to game number one
00:40 when he went 0 out of 9 in the first three quarters.
00:44 (speaking in foreign language)
00:59 Yukgen dropping in a triple.
01:01 San Beda with a fast start here in game number two.
01:08 And that's what they need from Yukgen.
01:09 Yukgen scored eight points, but five of those
01:12 came in the first quarter as Cam is missing
01:16 a difficult shot.
01:17 Back and forth we go, San Beda.
01:19 With the basketball right here, AJ Rojo.
01:24 On top for Clifford Hopia.
01:26 Cortez, Yukgen again.
01:29 This time hits the bat iron.
01:31 (speaking in foreign language)
01:36 Only five triples for the Red Lions in game number one.
01:41 Hopia with the board, off the miss by Cuenco.
01:43 And here comes Rojo again.
01:46 Alvaro Cabo!
01:47 Eight to nothing start for the San Beda Red Lions.
01:55 - This is a start for San Beda.
01:58 (speaking in foreign language)
02:01 The way they're playing right now.
02:03 - What a way to begin game number two.
02:06 Explosive right away are the Red Lions.
02:10 How will Mapua respond as Cam is gets fouled
02:13 while taking the three.
02:15 He takes his first trip to the free throw line
02:18 and that also gives us time to go court side.
02:21 (speaking in foreign language)
02:25 - Micky Santos, Micky go ahead.
02:26 (speaking in foreign language)
02:30 - They are at their hungriest moment right now
02:33 as they hold the winning momentum
02:34 against the San Beda Red Lions.
02:36 (speaking in foreign language)
02:40 I also asked Coach Randy what similarities he sees
02:45 in the teams of the 1991 Mapua Cardinals
02:47 and this year's 2023 lineup.
02:49 And he told me that it's the big heart
02:51 that both teams possess.
02:52 (speaking in foreign language)
02:54 What he sees in the eyes of the players today
02:56 is the desire and fire to secure the championship title.
02:59 (speaking in foreign language)
03:00 Their mindset for today is to close the game.
03:02 (speaking in foreign language)
03:05 That's all for this side of the Mapua Cardinals.
03:07 But say what?
03:08 - Encouraging story right there.
03:10 If you are a Mapua fan.
03:11 (speaking in foreign language)
03:13 Micky Santos reporting from Mapua side.
03:16 And as Cam is nailing two free throws
03:18 first points of the ball game here for the Cardinals.
03:21 But as much as they have the intensity,
03:24 the hunger in their eyes, Pavel Bear,
03:26 (speaking in foreign language)
03:30 - Oh!
03:35 Hold on, Pavel Bear.
03:37 - Go ahead, go ahead.
03:38 - You can get a second triple of the game.
03:40 Go ahead.
03:41 (speaking in foreign language)
03:45 (crowd cheering)
03:48 During the 97 season of the NCAA.
03:52 When they play against the Littoral Knights.
03:55 - That's right.
03:56 They were there already.
03:57 Royo!
03:59 No, follow up.
04:01 (speaking in foreign language)
04:05 And you mentioned this is their second trip
04:07 to the finals in three seasons.
04:09 But this time around, Mapua will look to get the job done.
04:14 Complete it here in game number two.
04:16 (speaking in foreign language)
04:19 Attacking the basket.
04:20 But how about San Beda starting off
04:23 like a house on fire.
04:24 Yuki Andrada nailing a triple.
04:27 And then another one came.
04:29 This time from the corner pocket.
04:32 11 to 2 start.
04:34 For the San Beda Red Lions coming in prepared, Pavel Bear.
04:39 - Yes, and also coming in for San Beda is Paiyosin.
04:43 (speaking in foreign language)
04:47 - Usual starter.
04:50 (speaking in foreign language)
04:52 Came off the bench today.
04:53 Only a few minutes in the starting unit.
04:55 (speaking in foreign language)
04:57 Now let's go to the other side of the fence with San Beda.
05:01 Let's hear it from Gleisel Galco.
05:02 Gleisel.
05:03 - Yes, Martin and Pavel Bear.
05:04 The San Beda Red Lions are all geared up
05:07 to lure the Mapua Cardinals into their lair.
05:09 Conquer them and roar in victory once again.
05:12 Because after losing in game one,
05:14 Coach Yuri Escueta reminded the team
05:16 to keep their heads up and to stay positive.
05:19 Because at the end of the game,
05:20 they know what they are capable of.
05:22 (speaking in foreign language)
05:26 In their mindset of the game,
05:28 game is just to play until the end.
05:30 (speaking in foreign language)
05:31 Whatever the result is, make sure we give it our all.
05:34 (speaking in foreign language)
05:35 Just wants three things from the team
05:36 and that is for them to focus,
05:37 communicate with one another and the coaches
05:39 to make sure that they are all in the same page
05:41 to match the intensity of their opponents
05:44 and to improve their mentality
05:45 in terms of their physicality.
05:47 Today, Coach Yuri along with the roaring San Beda community
05:50 hopes for the results to be their way
05:52 and force a game three.
05:53 That's all for now, Martin and Pavel Bear.
05:55 (speaking in foreign language)
05:56 - Gleisel reporting from San Beda side.
05:59 Now we know Coach Yuri,
06:00 this is a very intelligent head coach.
06:03 (speaking in foreign language)
06:05 And he always comes in prepared,
06:07 hours of film sessions.
06:09 (speaking in foreign language)
06:14 But I feel like the physicality is something
06:20 they need to adjust to right away.
06:22 (speaking in foreign language)
06:24 Some of these players have seen the final stage
06:26 so they know how to heighten the physicality.
06:29 (speaking in foreign language)
06:31 - Actually, physicality (speaking in foreign language)
06:33 is controlling your emotions.
06:35 (speaking in foreign language)
06:38 - San Beda actually looked good in the first half.
06:41 (speaking in foreign language)
06:42 They led it 29-21 before a 15-2 surge
06:46 for Mapuan in the first half.
06:48 Clifford Hopia with a gimme underneath
06:52 and San Beda continues this blistering start.
06:57 - Actually, if you're going to look at Mapuan San Beda,
07:00 they're playing the same offense.
07:02 They're doing the same offense.
07:03 They can take the shot from the outside.
07:05 They can penetrate and kick out the ball.
07:09 (speaking in foreign language)
07:13 - But you're right, no?
07:15 (speaking in foreign language)
07:17 Inside, outside, they have threats.
07:19 Mapuan first unit, second unit.
07:21 (speaking in foreign language)
07:25 So it's really hard to predict it.
07:26 In fact, in the fourth quarter of game number one,
07:29 (speaking in foreign language)
07:32 There's a miscommunication between Correto and Hernandez,
07:35 so it goes back to San Beda's way.
07:38 As we head for our first time out of the game,
07:42 an eight-point lead held by the Red Lions.
07:45 (upbeat music)
07:47 (upbeat music)
08:00 ♪ Look at me now, I'm flying so high ♪
08:05 ♪ I can see the whole world ♪
08:08 ♪ Look at me now, I'm ready for victory ♪
08:12 ♪ It's my time, my turn ♪
08:15 ♪ Hero, oh, oh, oh ♪
08:19 ♪ We'll march on and see the day ♪
08:23 ♪ Hero, oh, oh, oh ♪
08:26 ♪ Come on, take flight, push your limits, yeah ♪
08:31 ♪ Hero, oh, oh, oh ♪
08:34 (upbeat music)
08:39 ♪ Look at me now, I'm flying so high ♪
08:50 ♪ I can see the whole world ♪
08:52 We are back to the coverage.
08:54 Game two of your NCAA season 99 finals live on GMAG TV,
08:59 NCAA Philippines and GMA Sports PH.
09:01 We're still inside the first quarter,
09:04 six minutes and four seconds remaining at San Beda,
09:07 taking control right away, 13 to five.
09:09 Our key matchup for today's ballgame,
09:12 Escambes versus Cortez, the point gods
09:18 of NCAA basketball.
09:20 (speaking in foreign language)
09:23 (crowd cheering)
09:25 - Strategy for Mapua is to
09:31 almost play box and one.
09:33 (speaking in foreign language)
09:36 Which works for other teams.
09:38 - They were able to neutralize Jacob.
09:42 In game number one, only 12 points.
09:44 (speaking in foreign language)
09:50 - Yes, and for the Mapua,
09:52 (speaking in foreign language)
09:56 (speaking in foreign language)
10:00 And also box out offensive rebounds.
10:07 (speaking in foreign language)
10:11 They have a total of seven rebounds, offensive rebounds.
10:14 (speaking in foreign language)
10:19 And third, it was set up as commies.
10:22 Not only the pick and roll,
10:24 better look for him, create space for him.
10:27 - So he's the winning moment.
10:30 (speaking in foreign language)
10:33 Cyrus Cuenco able to get inside and score the layup.
10:37 So Mapua cuts into this San Beda lead.
10:41 Cyrus Cuenco was one out of seven in game number one.
10:44 His shots were not falling,
10:46 especially from the outside.
10:47 Jacob Cortez just forcing one up.
10:51 So you see Jacob in several instances already
10:54 forcing the issue on Mapua's defense.
10:58 (speaking in foreign language)
11:01 (speaking in foreign language)
11:06 So this is their chance to attack the basket.
11:10 (speaking in foreign language)
11:16 Who is 6'5".
11:17 Andrada 6'6".
11:19 - Yes.
11:20 (speaking in foreign language)
11:25 (speaking in foreign language)
11:27 - Yes, rebounding, no effort.
11:29 - No effort.
11:30 And as Jacob Cortez,
11:32 much better rhythm to begin the game for him
11:38 as he knocks down two free throws.
11:40 And again, he started game number one, zero out of nine.
11:45 Got his first field goal
11:47 towards the end of that third quarter.
11:50 (speaking in foreign language)
11:55 And we also have to point out the three-point shooting
11:58 early on here by San Beda.
11:59 They're three out of five already as a team.
12:03 They only nailed five three-pointers.
12:06 (speaking in foreign language)
12:10 San Beda, they're playing zone.
12:12 (speaking in foreign language)
12:16 A sorry miss for James Payosing.
12:19 And here comes Mapua again.
12:21 Escamiz, oh, his defender falling down.
12:25 Escamiz, got deep into the paint!
12:28 (crowd cheering)
12:31 What a scoop by Clint.
12:33 (speaking in foreign language)
12:40 And he's definitely overshooting it.
12:42 Who know with the offensive rebound.
12:44 He is crowded by several Mapua players,
12:48 but the ball ending up with Payosing.
12:50 He lost it on his way up.
12:51 Here comes Recto.
12:52 Escamiz is on the move.
12:53 Escamiz, no!
12:54 The other way we go, there's a foul first.
12:58 JC Recto has called for this one.
13:01 - I know that was a good foul, actually.
13:03 Preventing that momentum.
13:05 But look at this scoop shot.
13:08 - Wow, the reverse.
13:11 - Wrong footing.
13:12 (speaking in foreign language)
13:16 - High off the glass for Clint Escamiz for that reverse.
13:21 And a rebounding so far in favor of San Beda.
13:27 (speaking in foreign language)
13:31 This is Eman Tagle bringing the ball down.
13:38 Tagle, also a three point threat for San Beda.
13:42 Cortez got bothered from underneath.
13:44 Payosing.
13:46 And this is a foul away from the ball.
13:50 Jopet Soriano.
13:51 Called for this one.
13:53 Posisunan with Tami Contapay.
13:56 (speaking in foreign language)
14:01 - Goes out to Mabua, that's why no choice but to foul
14:05 Contapay, (speaking in foreign language)
14:10 for San Beda this time, coach.
14:13 (speaking in foreign language)
14:17 - San Beda.
14:18 (speaking in foreign language)
14:23 And focus on Rosilio.
14:37 Rosilio scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds
14:41 on their first game.
14:43 And then stop Warren on their pick and roll.
14:46 (speaking in foreign language)
14:50 San Beda actually did a great job on Warren Bonifacio.
15:02 Game number one, only six shots for Warren,
15:06 making two of those six points and two rebounds
15:09 for Mabua's captain.
15:11 Paolo Hernandez, he was the POG in the first game.
15:15 A big double-double for Hernandez.
15:18 16 points and 12 rebounds.
15:20 And he duplicated though.
15:24 But this guy also had a slow start
15:26 in that particular contest.
15:28 Oh, he got it going in the second quarter.
15:30 (speaking in foreign language)
15:34 Again, Paolo Hernandez.
15:40 No stranger to the big stage.
15:45 He was the finals MVP when they won a championship
15:50 in the NCAA Juniors Basketball.
15:53 He knocks down two free throws.
15:58 Mabua, all of a sudden creeping in, only down by four.
16:03 Nigel Gonzalez, rookie point guard of San Beda.
16:07 (speaking in foreign language)
16:11 (crowd cheering)
16:14 Yes, that was a good play.
16:16 Good recognition coming from Puno.
16:19 Passing the ball to the (speaking in foreign language)
16:23 - Rosilio, that's great.
16:26 Hernandez for three.
16:27 Rosilio comes up with it.
16:31 All for the offensive foul, yeah.
16:34 (speaking in foreign language)
16:40 - Can't turn over.
16:41 - Needed to go around the defender to escape him.
16:45 Meantime, another timeout here under three minutes remaining.
16:48 San Beda still ahead.
16:50 (upbeat music)
16:53 (upbeat music)
16:58 ♪ Look at me now, I'm flying so high ♪
17:08 ♪ I can see the whole world ♪
17:11 ♪ Look at me now, I'm ready for victory ♪
17:16 ♪ It's my time, my turn ♪
17:19 ♪ Hero, oh, oh, oh ♪
17:22 ♪ Come on, rise for the see the day ♪
17:27 ♪ Hero, oh, oh, oh ♪
17:30 ♪ Take flight 'cause you're living it ♪
17:34 ♪ Hero, oh, oh, oh ♪
17:38 (upbeat music)
17:41 ♪ Look at me now, I'm flying so high ♪
17:54 ♪ Look at me now, I'm ready for victory ♪
17:57 - As you're watching, game number two.
17:59 And he is in his first finals here at the NCAA,
18:03 Jomel Puno with almost a double-double in game number one.
18:08 Continues his stellar play for San Beda.
18:11 12 points, nine rebounds.
18:12 (speaking in foreign language)
18:16 When he starts to get his numbers in this ballgame.
18:23 Angel Gonzalez now, as we resume play.
18:28 Speaking of Puno, here he is.
18:30 He's got the length advantage on Paolo Hernandez.
18:34 Puno drives, Puno, oh, that's his favorite side.
18:40 But he misses the layup.
18:42 Here comes Recto.
18:43 Auxilio surveys.
18:46 A foul inside, away from the action.
18:49 And this is going to be against Jomel Puno.
18:51 Little bit of frustration foul.
18:55 (speaking in foreign language)
18:57 After missing a makeable layup,
19:00 at least for him on the other side.
19:01 - That was an experienced move from Soriano.
19:07 - Jopet Soriano, a revelation this year
19:11 for coach Randy Alcantara.
19:15 (speaking in foreign language)
19:20 But vastly improving his touch around the rim.
19:26 (speaking in foreign language)
19:30 Perfect compliment to this formidable Mapua team.
19:50 Two and 20 to go in the first frame.
19:55 And we're seeing an entertaining first quarter so far.
19:57 Yukien, Puno is crowded.
20:02 Kuntapay mid-range, that's good.
20:04 And Kuntapay with his second puck in the game.
20:08 (speaking in foreign language)
20:12 Oh, Holt stolen.
20:18 Yukien, oh, lost it.
20:20 (crowd cheering)
20:23 Little bit of excitement.
20:26 - And how about this?
20:28 Kuntapay knocking it down right here.
20:32 (speaking in foreign language)
20:35 Was unable to get a hold of the basketball.
20:38 20 to 12.
20:40 (speaking in foreign language)
20:43 Oh, here's the help for Hernandez.
20:45 They swing it to Cuenco.
20:46 Cuenco drives, feeding Soriano.
20:48 Oh, denied by Andrada.
20:50 But Soriano follows up his own miss.
20:54 (speaking in foreign language)
20:57 - Chopit Soriano working down low.
21:06 20 to 14.
21:08 Gonzalez drives, stripped away by Rosilio.
21:13 That's a rookie versus a rookie.
21:15 Paolo to feed Rosilio.
21:19 Oh, that rolls out.
21:20 (crowd cheering)
21:22 Sori misses here in the first frame.
21:26 Kuntapay for three.
21:28 That's too strong.
21:29 Bit of a heat check for Dami.
21:33 And here's Cuenco now.
21:36 Under a minute remaining in our opening frame.
21:39 Rektov turns around, buckets.
21:44 - That was a tough shot from Rektov.
21:48 - JC Rektov, a walking mismatch.
21:52 About six foot four, six foot three.
21:54 (speaking in foreign language)
21:59 He's got that outside touch as well.
22:01 Perimeter points, wow.
22:03 An overwhelming lead for San Beda.
22:06 14 to none.
22:08 You can't, no!
22:10 (speaking in foreign language)
22:13 From the outside.
22:14 At least comparing it to how they started in this one.
22:18 Last few seconds of the first.
22:20 It is with Paolo Hernandez.
22:22 Hernandez, got it!
22:24 (crowd cheering)
22:26 Paolo Hernandez with a booming end to the first frame.
22:31 Apua inching a little bit closer.
22:38 Just down by one, 20.