Old rivals will meet anew on the biggest stage of the NCAA as Colegio de San Juan de Letran and San Beda University battle for the Season 101 men’s basketball crown.
In the semifinals, Letran swept top-seeded University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in their best-of-three series, while San Beda went the full distance to secure a finals berth at the expense of De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde.
This will be the 18th time that San Beda and Letran clash in the NCAA men’s basketball finals, with the Red Lions holding a 10–7 edge in their previous finals matchups.
In the juniors division, Letran will also compete for the championship against Arellano University.
Finals Schedule
December 10 – Smart Araneta Coliseum
- 8:00 a.m. – Mapúa vs. EAC (Juniors – Battle for Third)
- 11:00 a.m. – Arellano vs. Letran (Juniors – Finals Game 1)
- 2:00 p.m. – San Beda vs. Letran (Seniors – Finals Game 1)
December 13 – Smart Araneta Coliseum
- 8:00 a.m. – Perpetual vs. Benilde (Seniors – Battle for Third)
- 11:00 a.m. – Letran vs. Arellano (Juniors – Finals Game 2)
- 2:00 p.m. – Letran vs. San Beda (Seniors – Finals Game 2)
Awarding ceremonies for individual awardees will be held 30 minutes before tipoff of each series.
December 16 – Smart Araneta Coliseum (if necessary)
- 11:00 a.m. – Arellano vs. Letran (Juniors – Finals Game 3)
- 2:00 p.m. – San Beda vs. Letran (Seniors – Finals Game 3)
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
