After missing the semifinals for two straight years, the Letran Knights are finally back as they clinched their final four berth at the expense of the Sebastian College-Recoletos Golden Stags, 79-61 at the FilOil Flying V Centre on Tuesday.
After missing the Letran Knights’ first seven games, Nicolo Galvelo is eager to redeem himself after a ‘ligang labas’ issue that sidelined him in the initial part of the first round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) seniors basketball tournament.
A barrage of cheer by the students accompanied by loud drums blaring a familiar beat echoed inside the gym, as Letranites once again had a glimpse into the exhilarating atmosphere of the annual Letramurals.
The past few weeks have been difficult for the Letran Knights basketball team as their quest for the top standing was put to test after a devastating news broke earlier this month.
The Letran Knights completed their comeback as they knocked-out the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates in a controversial finish, 80-79, in the second round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Filoil Flying V Centre.
Preparations for the construction of the Letran Quadricentennial Building, more commonly known as the Blessed Antonio Varona O.P. Gymnasium are set to take place in March 2019.
After missing the initial part of the first round, Koy Galvelo was quick to make up for lost time and gave Letran a timely boost in the second round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 94.
The Letran Knights tightened their grip on the third spot as they toppled the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers, 89-79, on Friday, at the Filoil Flying V Centre.
After an excellent performance last season, the Letran Shuttlers failed to live up to expectations as the men’s team finished with a four and five record while the women’s squad salvaged two wins and six losses in the NCAA Season 94 badminton tournament held at Rizal Memorial Stadium.
With most of their starters misfiring, the Letran Knights relied on their reserves as they outlast the Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals, 91-82, sweeping their NCAA Season 92 match-up, Tuesday, at the Filoil Flying V Centre.