San Beda to face Letran in NCAA Season 101 finals rematch

Updated Tue, December 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM Published Sun, December 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM

The San Beda Red Lions will face their archrivals, the Letran Knights, in a best-of-three championship series for the NCAA Season 101 men's basketball crown.

San Beda secured their finals spot by defeating the College of St. Benilde Blazers in a Game Three victory, while Letran swept the Perpetual Help Altas.

This marks the first finals meeting between San Beda and Letran since 2019.

Game 1 of the finals is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with Game 2 on Saturday and a Game 3, if necessary, on Tuesday.

San Beda coach Yuri Escueta described the finals as 'the best finals Philippine basketball fans will ever see,' while Letran mentor Allen Ricardo anticipates 'a battle'.

PBA-bound Yukien Andrada led the Red Lions in their semifinal win with 27 points, including 20 in the second half.

Letran's rookie sensation Titing Manalili, who has impressed with his play, is feeling nervous about his first college finals appearance despite high school championship experience.

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