Player of the Game - Roxie Dela Cruz vs SSC-R | NCAA Season 99
Mapúa sophomore Roxie Dela Cruz starred in their season-opening win against San Sebastian as she lead both teams in the scoring department! #NCAASeason99 #GMASports
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00:00 Super Roxie, Roxie de la Cruz, the sophomore of the Mapua Lady Cardinals.
00:05 Rox, congratulations on the big win.
00:08 We were so impressed with what you showed.
00:10 Last year, you were already good.
00:12 You were number 5 in scoring.
00:13 But this year, you added a lot of moves,
00:17 your composure, and even your "gulang".
00:20 We saw that.
00:21 How was your off-season and your preparations for Season 99?
00:25 For me, all of my experiences from the last season,
00:29 I brought them during the off-season.
00:32 I really studied my "gulang".
00:35 And hopefully, I shared what I learned with my teammates.
00:39 So, we just helped each other to win today.
00:44 So Rox, as an experienced player,
00:46 you had a great run during your rookie year.
00:48 Now, you have a lot of rookies.
00:50 Garcia, Rica Blanca.
00:52 So, how do you guide them as an "ate"?
00:54 Because last year, you were the rookie.
00:56 We saw that your rookies were confident.
00:59 They provided a lot of points.
01:01 So, as an "ate", how did you guide them
01:04 in their preparation for this season?
01:08 Maybe, we prepared their hearts first.
01:13 Their emotions during the game.
01:15 Because there were still some nerves.
01:18 Maybe, we prioritized their emotions first.
01:21 And then, when they're confident,
01:25 we would show them our practices,
01:27 their game, and how they play.
01:30 Roxie, who are the players that you look forward
01:34 to facing in Season 99?
01:36 Because for me, during Season 98,
01:38 there were a lot of good rookies.
01:40 Like, Shai Umipo from Perpetual,
01:43 Tudlasan from Arellano,
01:44 and you from Mapua.
01:45 A lot of great spikers.
01:46 And of course, the other rookies from Mapua,
01:49 like Bas Bas, Great Libero.
01:51 For you, who do you get excited the most?
01:54 Are there players that challenge you
01:56 and you want to face here in the NCA?
01:58 Benild and Arellano, and Perpetual.
02:03 Okay, for Benild, who is the player
02:07 that challenges you and you want to learn from
02:10 in terms of being an opponent on the court?
02:12 Is there anyone?
02:13 Gael Pascual.
02:15 Since I always face him.
02:17 Yes.
02:18 You're both number 9.
02:21 For Perpetual?
02:22 Shai Umipo and their Libero, Andal.
02:27 Ah, Marian Andal.
02:29 Hopefully, Marian Andal gets better
02:32 because she has a slight injury.
02:36 Mel, among your teammates,
02:40 high-flyers, is there anybody that reminds you of Roxy?
02:43 Ara.
02:44 Her clip and her swing.
02:48 I was thinking about Ara.
02:51 But for you, Roxy, I asked Frey earlier,
02:54 who is your ultimate volleyball idol?
02:57 A. Alaurie and Cicero Ndina.
03:01 That's why you're so good at airing, just like them.
03:04 Okay, Melissa and I have another question.
03:07 Because last year, we noticed that
03:09 you have a fan club, a banner that says "Super Roxy".
03:13 We were looking for it earlier.
03:15 Where is your fan club, Roxy?
03:17 They said it's in Phil Oil, but they're busy.
03:22 Ah, so it's in the next games.
03:24 Okay.
03:25 Let's warm up first, because the season has just started.
03:28 Okay, Roxy, maybe you have something to say to your supporters,
03:32 family, and friends who are watching.
03:34 I'm saying hi to my mom in Los Angeles, California,
03:38 my family at home, my brothers,
03:42 and to those who support the MAPUA community.
03:45 Thank you so much, and hopefully,
03:49 we'll win every game.
03:52 Your mom is still in LA?
03:53 Yes.
03:54 Wow.
03:55 So maybe she's staying up to watch your matches.
03:58 Yes, she's live.
03:59 Wow.
04:00 Congratulations.
04:02 To your mom, I hope you're doing well.
04:05 And thank you for always supporting your wonderful daughter, Roxy De La Cruz.
04:10 Super Roxy is here.
04:11 NCAA rocks.
04:12 Congratulations on the big win.
04:14 We will see you in the succeeding