Mapúa is on the cusp of winning their first basketball title in 33 years after a dominant showing in Game 1 of their finals clash with the Benilde Blazers. 

On Saturday, Clint Escamis and his squadmates will look to close the show with a sweep against a gutsy Benilde squad who’s also vying for a shot at their own version of history. 

Should Mapúa succeed in Game 2 and win the coveted NCAA trophy, it will be made much sweeter by the fact that the wait spanned more than three decades. 

Here’s a brief but fun list of events that happened in 1991– the last time Mapúa basketball reigned supreme in the NCAA. 

- Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz was born (February 21, 1991)

- Michael Jordan won his first ever NBA championship (June 12, 1991)

- Mt. Pinatubo erupted (June 15, 1991)

- “Kapag Tumibok ang Puso” by Donna Cruz was released

- Corazon Aquino was still the Philippine president

Catch the #NCAA100 Finals Game 2 LIVE, Mapúa vs Benilde, this December 7, 2:30 PM, at the Araneta Coliseum!

Also airing on GTV and Heart of Asia, and streaming live via NCAA Philippines and GMA Sports PH.

(with reports from Zane Esparaga and Karen Tolenada)