Mapua University head coach Randy Alcantara was on a bit of a high as his wards picked up their third straight victory in NCAA Season 97 before they gear up for a clash with also undefeated Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
The Cardinals on Tuesday edged the San Sebastian College-Recoletos Stags, 65-59, to join early leaders Letran and San Beda University atop the standings with identical 3-0 cards.
"Masaya at very proud ako doon sa mga players ko na talagang hindi sumuko hanggang sa dulo. Alam naman natin na San Sebastian, 'yung lineup nila talagang malakas pero yung mga players ko talagang nakipagbakbakan hanggang dulo," said Alcantara.
But their unblemished record will be put to the test on Friday when Mapua goes up against the defending champion Knights.
Alcantara, although beaming with optimism, knows they have a tall task ahead of them in preparing for Letran, which is equally eager to enter the Final Four en route to the championship.
But he added that that's not anything new, considering their approach to this season.
"Kumbaga parang sabi ko nga, lahat naman ng teams sa NCAA ay tini-treat namin na malakas so siyempre kailangan namin mag-prepare at kailangan tuloy-tuloy lang 'yung ginagawa namin plus 'yung effort at chemistry."
—JMB, GMA News
