The NCAA Season 101 Table Tennis Tournament reached its climax on the final day as schools battled for podium finishes in the morning session before champions were crowned in the afternoon across the Juniors, Women’s, and Men’s divisions.
With pride, momentum, and history on the line, the tournament delivered a fitting conclusion marked by upsets, dominance, and title-defining performances.
Morning Matches: Battle for Third
Juniors’ Division
Mapúa Red Robins def. Emilio Aguinaldo College Brigadiers, 3–1
The Juniors Division opened the day with an intense third-place playoff, where Mapúa University Red Robins stunned the crowd by overcoming the favored Emilio Aguinaldo College Brigadiers in four matches.
Mapúa struck first behind Marwin Licoto, who controlled the pace against Eunico Soriano to secure a four-game victory, 11–4, 11–7, 10–12, 11–6. Emilio Aguinaldo answered immediately as Carl Carbon showcased composure and consistency in a straight-game win over Rigel Ril, 11–5, 11–9, 12–10.
The pivotal moment came in doubles, where Jan Lastrado and Jarred Dayrit mounted a resilient comeback, rallying from two games down to defeat Andrey Fresco and Leiandro Fresco, 9–11, 6–11, 11–9, 11–6, 11–9, swinging momentum firmly in Mapúa’s favor.
Licoto returned for the deciding singles match and delivered once more, surviving a grueling five-game duel against Carbon, 8–11, 11–5, 11–9, 8–11, 11–6, to seal third place for the Red Robins.
Women’s Division
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Lady Altas def. Emilio Aguinaldo College Lady Generals, 3–0
The University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Lady Altas asserted their experience and depth, sweeping the Emilio Aguinaldo College Lady Generals to claim third place.
Keziah Ablaza set the tone early, overpowering Shane Tado in four games, 11–4, 11–5, 8–11, 11–2. The Lady Altas extended their lead as Patricia Lucas dominated Naomie Fresco in straight games, 11–9, 11–6, 11–6.The contest was closed emphatically in doubles, where Dee Divinagracia and Zhea Celestre controlled the exchanges against Roxanne Welch and Elyza Lamban, winning 11–6, 11–3, 11–7 to complete the sweep.
Men’s Division
San Beda University Red Lions def. University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Altas, 3–1
In the Men’s Division third-place playoff, defending champions San Beda University leaned on composure and championship pedigree to overcome University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, escaping another potential upset.
UPHSD opened with a dramatic comeback as Ken Memoria clawed back from two games down to defeat Prince Tano, 7–11, 5–11, 11–9, 15–13, 13–11. SBU responded through Earl Tolentino, who defeated James Crom in four games, 11–2, 9–11, 11–9, 11–3.
The Red Lions briefly gained momentum in doubles, with Michael Aguna and John Nominador sweeping John Miña and John Amata, 11–2, 11–8, 11–4, to take the lead.
However, Tolentino once again rose to the occasion in the third singles match, delivering a straight-game victory over Memoria, 11–6, 11–6, 11–5, securing third place for the Red Lions.
Afternoon Matches: Finals
Juniors’ Division
San Beda University Red Cubs def. University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Junior Altas, 3–0
Defending champions San Beda University capped a flawless campaign by completing a dominant title defense against the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Junior Altas, finishing the season undefeated and securing back-to-back championships.
Andre Ong opened the finals with a steady straight-game win over Rommel Suelto, 11–7, 12–10, 11–7. Momentum carried over to the second singles match, where Ace Gumabay overwhelmed Lemuel Quilingen, 12–10, 11–3, 11–1.The championship was sealed in doubles as Wayne Celestra and Roshan Catbagan edged Khristian Soliveres and Jheyron Valenzuela in four tightly contested games, 14–12, 11–5, 11–13, 13–11.
Women’s Division Finals
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Lady Blazers def. San Beda University Red Lionesses, 3–0
The De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Lady Blazers delivered a historic performance, dethroning the San Beda University Lionesses to complete an undefeated season and end a 13-year NCAA championship drought.
Jesmaine Tayag set the tone with a hard-fought five-game victory over Nicole Gaspar, 8–11, 12–10, 11–4, 6–11, 11–6. Zachi Chua followed with a composed straight-game win against the reigning MVP, Danaia Reblora, 11–6, 11–7, 11–6. The championship was sealed in doubles as Gytha Valdez and Stephanie Manalo closed the match against Angelyn Chavez and Novy Digamon, 11–8, 11–7, 3–11, 11–9.
Men’s Division Finals
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Blazers def. Mapúa University Cardinals, 3–0
In the Men’s Division Finals, the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Blazers reclaimed the NCAA championship with a commanding sweep of the Mapúa University Cardinals, securing their second title in the last three seasons since the tournament’s return.
James Deocareza set the tone with a straight-game victory over Raul Mallen, 11–7, 11–5, 11–4. Neo Laudato followed with another composed performance, defeating Mark Rempillo, 11–9, 11–8, 11–5.
The Blazers sealed the championship in doubles as Kyle Quiñones and Sean Garcia outlasted Mark Crescini and Antimony Ginite in five games, 8–11, 11–9, 5–11, 11–7, 11–9.
With victories in both the Men’s and Women’s Divisions, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde cements its status as the NCAA Season 101 double champions, with both teams completing perfect, unbeaten seasons.
Individual Awardees
Juniors Division
Women’s Division
Men’s Division
