00:00After more than three decades, the Mapua Cardinals were once again crowned champions of the NCAA Men's Basketball.
00:13That was after they beat the Benil Blazers in the Final's Game 2 with a score of 94-82.
00:19Here's the news brought to you by Mico Wahe.
00:22For 33 years, the Mapua Cardinals struggled to be crowned champions of the NCAA Men's Basketball.
00:31That's why they persevered and the Mapua community supported them.
00:36Their family and Mapua alumni are with the whole community at the Victory Party.
00:40They feel the success from being runner-ups in Season 99.
00:45Last year, it was very painful for us.
00:47It's not that easy. I'm happy because it's the sacrifice of everyone.
00:53Maybe it's our destiny. We just have to do our part, play hard until the last buzzer.
00:58According to Mapua President and CEO, Dr. Doji Maestre Campo,
01:02the championship is perfect for the centenary of the university in January 2025.
01:08It's actually a result of hard work, grit, and really their passion to win.
01:16Some of the players of Mapua were also part of the victory in 1991 or Season 67, their last championship.
01:23It's the sweetest now. Why?
01:25100 years of Mapua, next year, before the season of the NCAA 100.
01:30That's why it's very timely.
01:32Our motto is always, Opens, Win Game, but Defends, Win Championship.
01:38The Season 100 champions are the winners of their past players and supporters.
01:44I dedicate this championship to my brothers.
01:49It's been a long time since I won a championship. Now, I won a championship again. I'm a part of the champions now.
01:54Nico Juahe, reporting for GMA Integrated News.
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