Mapua Cardinals
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- Philippines NCAA 100 Philippines Preseason Cup 23 Philippines Premier Cup 22 Philippines Pinoyliga Cup 7
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Results
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 06/08 08:00 | - | UP Fighting Maroons v MU Cardinals | L | 94-75 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 06/05 05:00 | - | MU Cardinals v AU Chiefs | W | 79-71 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 06/02 03:00 | - | MU Cardinals v CSJL Knights | L | 92-96 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/31 01:00 | - | MU Cardinals v JRU Bombers | W | 93-89 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/30 01:00 | - | EAC Generals v MU Cardinals | W | 71-75 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/27 03:00 | - | SSC-R Stags v MIT Cardinals | L | 80-79 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/24 05:00 | - | Mapua Cardinals v San Beda Red Lions | W | 67-64 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/20 05:00 | - | MU Cardinals v CSB Blazers | L | 59-72 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/18 07:00 | - | MU Cardinals v Perpetual Altas | L | 67-76 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/11 01:00 | - | MU Cardinals v LPU Pirates | W | 75-67 | |
| Philippines NCAA | 12/10 06:00 | - | SBC Red Lions v MIT Cardinals | L | 71-65 | |
| Philippines NCAA | 12/06 06:00 | - | MU Cardinals v SBC Red Lions | W | 68-63 |
Wikipedia - Mapúa Cardinals and Lady Cardinals
The Mapúa Cardinals and Lady Cardinals are the varsity sports teams of Mapúa University that play in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines).
The Mapúa Cardinals holds the NCAA record for the most General Championships in the seniors' division with a total of 20—the last of these championships was won in 1993. At a distant second is Colegio de San Juan de Letran, which has eight seniors' titles.
Of the total seniors' GCs won by the Cardinals, ten were from the 1980s to the mid-1990s, in addition to three (out of a total eight) in the juniors' division over the same period.
History
History
The Mapúa Cardinals won the NCAA Seniors' Championship five times (in 1949, 1965, 1981 and back-to-back titles from 1990–91 to 1991-92). The MIT basketball team holds the distinction of producing alumni players who have won the season Most Valuable Player award in the professional Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for the most years. Freddie Hubalde and Fortunato "Atoy" Co won this award once each in 1977 and 1979, respectively, while Alvin Patrimonio has won it four times, in 1991, 1993, 1994 and 1997. All three are members of the 25 All-Time Greatest PBA Players.
The Mapúa Red Robins, on the other hand, have won 18 NCAA championships, the last of which was won during the 2000 season. The Red Robins won five championships from 1968 to 1972. On October 14, 2016, the Malayan Red Robins, Mapúa's current juniors' team, won their first NCAA juniors' basketball championship, ending the San Beda Red Cubs' seven-year title reign.
The team is characterized by their fast-paced and high-energy style of play, with a focus on teamwork and skillful execution on both ends of the court. The Cardinals are known for their tenacious defense and sharp shooting, making them a formidable opponent for any team they face.
With a dedicated coaching staff and a roster of talented players, the Mapua Cardinals continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the NCAA basketball scene. Their passionate fan base, known as the "Red Army," provides unwavering support and creates an electrifying atmosphere at every game.
Overall, the Mapua Cardinals are a respected and admired basketball team with a tradition of excellence and a bright future ahead.