Liwag wins MVP, DPOY but loses Finals to Mapua

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde's Allen Liwag was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Defensive Player of the Year for Season 100 of the men's basketball league, making him only the sixth player in NCAA history to achieve both honors in a single season.

Despite his outstanding individual performance with a PAV of 52.38, scoring an average of 14.6 points and securing 11.3 rebounds per game during the elimination round, Liwag's team fell short against Mapua University in the Finals series on Saturday, December 7.

Liwag expressed disappointment after losing the championship to Mapua with a final score of 92-84 in Game 2, stating that individual awards mean little without a title.

In addition to MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors, Chris Hubilla from Mapua University received Rookie of the Year and Freshman of the Year honors for leading all eligible rookies with a PAV of 37.11, while Arellano University's Renz Capulong was honored with the Most Improved Player award.

Liwag emphasized the importance of discipline and ball control in future games as he aims to lead Benilde back to championship glory.