# NCAA Season 97

NCAA Season 97 is the 2021–22 athletic year of the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the Philippines hosted by De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde.

## Background

Colegio de San Juan de Letran's chairman awarded the Head of Sports Varsity and External Relation to the host by giving him the NCAA Flag and to host NCAA Season 97 in the closing ceremony. The Commission on Higher Education held a COVID-19 vaccination drive for the NCAA's student athletes which led the NCAA Management Committee (MANCOM) to seriously consider the return of face-to-face events after solely holding online events in the last season due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.
The opening of season 97 was originally scheduled to begin on March 5, 2022 but was postponed to March 26, 2022 and tipped-off at St. Benilde Gym.
NCAA Season 97, which has the theme of “Stronger Together. Buo ang Puso”, will have a five gamedays a week calendar (Tuesday-Wednesday & Friday-Sunday). Two games will take place during each gameday. The NCAA will only hold a single round-robin tournament with a play-in. The third- and fourth-ranked teams will face off after the regular season to determine the third seed. The loser of the game will face the winner of the bout between the fifth and sixth-ranked schools to determine the fourth seed.

## Basketball

The season will be held with five gamedays a week calendar, with two games being played in each gameday. These gamedays are scheduled between Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

### Seniors' tournament
#### Elimination round

| Pos | Teamvte | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
| 1 | Letran Knights | 9 | 0 | 1.000 | — | Twice-to-beat in the semifinals |
| 2 | Mapúa Cardinals | 7 | 2 | .778 | 2 | Twice-to-beat in the semifinals |
| 3 | San Beda Red Lions | 7 | 2 | .778 | 2 | Advance to third seed playoff |
| 4 | Benilde Blazers (H) | 5 | 4 | .556 | 4 | Advance to third seed playoff |
| 5 | Perpetual Altas | 4 | 5 | .444 | 5 | Proceed to qualifying playoff |
| 6 | Arellano Chiefs | 4 | 5 | .444 | 5 | Proceed to qualifying playoff |
| 7 | EAC Generals | 3 | 6 | .333 | 6 | |
| 8 | San Sebastian Stags | 3 | 6 | .333 | 6 | |
| 9 | Lyceum Pirates | 2 | 7 | .222 | 7 | |
| 10 | JRU Heavy Bombers | 1 | 8 | .111 | 8 | |
* 1 2 Head-to-head record: Mapúa 1–0 San Beda
* 1 2 Head-to-head record: Perpetual 1–0 Arellano
* 1 2 Head-to-head record: EAC 1–0 San Sebastian

#### Play-in tournament

| Play-in games | Play-in games | Play-in games | Fourth seed playoff | Fourth seed playoff | Fourth seed playoff | Final seeds | Final seeds | Final seeds |
| 3 | San Beda | 63 | | | | 3 | San Beda | No. 3 seed |
| 4 | Benilde | 57 | | | | 5 | Perpetual | No. 4 seed |
| | | | 4 | Benilde | 64 | | | |
| | | | 5 | Perpetual | 76 | | | |
| 5 | Perpetual | 59 | | | | | | |
| 6 | Arellano | 52 | | | | | | |

#### Playoffs

| Semifinals (Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage) | Semifinals (Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage) | Semifinals (Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage) | Semifinals (Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage) | Finals (Best-of-three series) | Finals (Best-of-three series) | Finals (Best-of-three series) | Finals (Best-of-three series) |
| 1 | Letran | Letran | 77 | | | | |
| 4 | Perpetual | Perpetual | 75 | |
| 4 | Perpetual | Perpetual | 75 | 1 | Letran | 68 | 75 |
| | | | | 2 | Mapúa | 63 | 65 |
| 2 | Mapúa | 67 | 70 | 2 | Mapúa | 63 | 65 |
| 3 | San Beda | 73* | 67 | |

## Volleyball
### Women's tournament
#### Elimination round

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | L | Pts | SW | SL | SR | SPW | SPL | SPR | |
| 1 | Benilde Lady Blazers | 9 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 27.000 | 692 | 411 | 1.684 | Advance to the finals |
| 2 | Arellano Lady Chiefs | 9 | 7 | 2 | 21 | 21 | 10 | 2.100 | 730 | 630 | 1.159 | Proceed to stepladder round 2 |
| 3 | San Sebastian Lady Stags | 9 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 22 | 15 | 1.467 | 860 | 742 | 1.159 | Proceed to stepladder round 1 |
| 4 | JRU Lady Bombers | 9 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 1.125 | 708 | 734 | 0.965 | Proceed to stepladder round 1 |
| 5 | Mapúa Lady Cardinals (H) | 9 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 0.800 | 709 | 769 | 0.922 | |
| 6 | Lyceum Lady Pirates | 9 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 0.947 | 789 | 807 | 0.978 | |
| 7 | Perpetual Lady Altas | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 0.611 | 630 | 698 | 0.903 | |
| 8 | San Beda Red Lionesses | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 0.600 | 656 | 761 | 0.862 | |
| 9 | EAC Lady Generals | 9 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 0.391 | 638 | 747 | 0.854 | |
| 10 | Letran Lady Knights | 9 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 0.478 | 692 | 775 | 0.893 | |
* ↑ As Benilde won all of their elimination round games, the stepladder format will be used instead of the regular Final Four format.
Point system:
    3 points = win match in 3 or 4 sets
    2 points = win match in 5 sets
    1 point = lose match in 5 sets
    0 point = lose match in 3 or 4 sets

#### Playoffs

| First round | First round | First round | Second round | Second round | Second round | Final | Final | Final | Final |
| | | | | | | 1 | Benilde | 3 | 3 |
| | | | 2 | Arellano | 3 | 2 | Arellano | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | San Sebastian | 2 | 4 | JRU | 1 | | | | |
| 4 | JRU | 3 | | | | | | | |

## Taekwondo
### Seniors' tournament
#### Men

Speedkicking - Finweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Shinta Nakashima | San Beda Red Lions | 7.700 |
| | Bon Sylwin Magcalayo | EAC Generals | 7.117 |
| | Rey isaiah Fausto | Benilde Blazers | 6.883 |
| 4 | Hadrian Cayle Miel | San Sebastian Stags | 6.750 |
| 5 | Jose Raphael Daleon | Arellano Chiefs | 6.983 |
Speedkicking - Flyweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Celsius Ryckylel Cane Barinan | Benilde Blazers | 7.492 |
| | Ivan Karl Esquillo | San Beda Red Lions | 7.483 |
| | Rey Tambulian Jr. | Arellano Chiefs | 7.358 |
| 4 | Nathaniel Bitara | EAC Generals | 7.250 |
| 5 | Simon Regalario | Arellano Chiefs | 7.050 |
| 6 | Francis Job Anthony Odal | San Beda Red Lions | 6.967 |
| 7 | Kian Graydon Ashe | Benilde Blazers | 6.625 |
| 8 | Frain Reyes | San Sebastian Stags | 6.983 |
Speedkicking - Bantamweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Jack Janggo Natividad | San Beda Red Lions | 7.183 |
| | Justin Carl Dominic Nacua | Benilde Blazers | 7.125 |
| | Axl Zerrudo | San Sebastian Stags | 7.033 |
| 4 | Mikko Jeremi Bataoil | JRU Heavy Bombers | 6.842 |
| 5 | Stanley Roy Laguio | Arellano Chiefs | 6.667 |
| 6 | Kim Richardson Ramiro | EAC Generals | 6.292 |
| 7 | Gerico Sy | Benilde Blazers | 5.375 |
Speedkicking - Featherweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Joash Aloven Tanap | San Beda Red Lions | 7.617 |
| | Jan Ynigo Bataga | EAC Generals | 7.308 |
| | Kint Khelly Tarucan | Arellano Chiefs | 7.033 |
| 4 | Laurence Scott Santiago | Benilde Blazers | 6.775 |
| 5 | Christian Dave Tayrusc | Arellano Chiefs | 6.642 |
| 6 | RR Jhay Roque | San Sebastian Stags | 6.600 |
| 7 | Isaah Mickael Tagle | JRU Heavy Bombers | 6.417 |
| 8 | Louisse Miguel Israel | Letran Knights | 6.325 |
| 9 | Gianne Kyle Legaspi | San Beda Red Lions | 6.292 |
| 10 | Jake Aldrin Ramos | Lyceum Pirates | 5.633 |
Speedkicking - Lightweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Ralph Laurenz Gasco | EAC Generals | 7.735 |
| | Piolo Mari Jazmines | Benilde Blazers | 7.708 |
| | John Drew Compahinay | San Sebastian Stags | 7.192 |
| 4 | Michael Noel Boncales | JRU Heavy Bombers | 7.117 |
Speedkicking - Welterweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Josemari Aiko Ong | Benilde Blazers | 7.733 |
| | Alfritz Arevalo | San Beda Red Lions | 7.583 |
| | Terence Ciriaco | Arellano Chiefs | 6.400 |
| 4 | John Harold Estoy | San Sebastian Stags | 6.350 |
| 5 | Andrei Bautista | San Sebastian Stags | 5.650 |

#### Women

Speedkicking - Finweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Catherine Joy Vicente | Arellano Lady Chiefs | 7.183 |
| | Chelsla Marie Bañez | EAC Lady Generals | 7.158 |
| | Mikee Medina | Arellano Lady Chiefs | 6.883 |
| 4 | Stephanie Shane Ashley Araña | Letran Lady Knights | 6.750 |
| 5 | Nicole Anne Calasara | San Beda Red Lionesses | 6.983 |
| 6 | Joselle Daguinod | Benilde Lady Blazers | 6.583 |
| 7 | Keith Laura Baladya | San Sebastian Lady Stags | 5.925 |
| 8 | Kyla Carryle Austria | JRU Lady Bombers | 5.725 |
Speedkicking - Flyweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Krizelle Therese Yadao | Benilde Lady Blazers | 7.567 |
| | Emie Fernandez | JRU Lady Bombers | 7.417 |
| | Paula Julia Alfon | Arellano Lady Chiefs | 7.133 |
| 4 | Claire Ysshabelle Blanco | San Beda Red Lionesses | 7.100 |
| 5 | Twinkle Angela Bokingkito | San Sebastian Lady Stags | 6.867 |
Speedkicking - Bantamweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Adessa Grace Del Castillo | Letran Lady Knights | 7.142 |
| | Janna Ysabel Velez | San Beda Red Lionesses | 7.092 |
| | Pauelene Gaye Rey | Arellano Lady Chiefs | 7.075 |
| 4 | Tanya Mosquera | Benilde Lady Blazers | 7.008 |
| 5 | Perjean Sevillejo | San Sebastian Lady Stags | 7.000 |
| 6 | Angel Pode Ramos | Arellano Lady Chiefs | 6.942 |
| 7 | Maria Laney Kaye Panahon | San Beda Red Lionesses | 6.900 |
| 8 | Dannise Nicole Buan | EAC Lady Generals | 9.792 |
| 9 | Maria Jiana Ambulo | JRU Lady Bombers | 6.367 |
| 10 | Marinella De Peralta | Lyceum Lady Pirates | 5.958 |
Speedkicking - Featherweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Thelma Rose Tiangson | Arellano Lady Chiefs | 7.433 |
| | Princess Angel Doria | San Beda Red Lionesses | 7.300 (3.0) |
| | Alexandra Nesle | Arellano Lady Chiefs | 7.300 (2.4) |
| 4 | Melissa Maxine Arsenal | Benilde Lady Blazers | 7.092 |
| 5 | Shyenler Cedo | JRU Lady Bombers | 6.700 |
| 6 | Liza Leslie Bagay | San Sebastian Lady Stags | 6.600 |
| 7 | Melody Dulay | San Beda Red Lionesses | 6.558 |
| 8 | Daniela Rosales | Lyceum Lady Pirates | 5.608 |
Speedkicking - Lightweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Hanna Dianito Natalio | Arellano Lady Chiefs | 7.033 |
| | Khrystal Marie Mauro | Arellano Lady Chiefs | 6.917 |
| | Hazel Ann Estoy | San Sebastian Lady Stags | 6.750 |
| 4 | Rocio Diaz | Benilde Lady Blazers | 6.533 |
| 5 | Gwindalynne Gutierrez | San Beda Red Lionesses | 6.467 |
| 5 | Princess Lyka Tordillos | San Sebastian Lady Stags | 6.467 |
| 7 | Katrina Allysa Mariano | San Beda Red Lionesses | 6.350 |
| 8 | Daezelle Eloisa Jariol | Benilde Lady Blazers | 6.267 |
Speedkicking - Welterweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Loralee Natividad | Benilde Lady Blazers | 7.333 |
| | Katrina Clerka Alpuerto | Benilde Lady Blazers | 7.092 |
| | Francis Claire Apuya | Arellano Lady Chiefs | 6.900 |
| 4 | Krtistine Antoniette Kiamco | San Beda Red Lionesses | 6.833 |
| 5 | Rosin Nicole Telada | San Sebastian Lady Stags | 6.567 |
Speedkicking - Middleweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Shiela Mae Samson | Benilde Lady Blazers | 7.683 |
| | Rizza Rose Collado | San Beda Red Lionesses | 7.533 |
| | Ashley Judd Felipe | Benilde Lady Blazers | 7.092 |
| 4 | Kezia Eustaquio | Arellano Lady Chiefs | 6.933 |
| 5 | Gabrielle Manchera Salomon | San Beda Red Lionesses | 6.317 |
Speedkicking - Heavyweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Ethel Jayd Palconit | Benilde Lady Blazers | 7.200 |
| | Daniella Patrice Malmis | EAC Lady Generals | 7.192 |
| | Sofia Nicole Bacusa | JRU Lady Bombers | 7.150 |
| 4 | Micaela Leigh Musngi | San Sebastian Lady Stags | 7.008 |
| 5 | Anne Christine Obenza | Benilde Lady Blazers | 6.975 |
| 6 | Armaelyn Agudulo | Arellano Lady Chiefs | 6.950 |
| 7 | Aliciarose Gonzales | Letran Lady Knights | 6.850 |
| 8 | Roxanne Candatu | San Beda Red Lionesses | 6.617 |

### Juniors' tournament

Speedkicking - Bantamweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | John Marco Medallada | San Beda Red Cubs | 7.542 |
| | Kimichi Ramirez | La Salle Green Hills Greenies | 7.450 |
| | Rodel Tamayo II | EAC–ICA Brigadiers | 6.942 |
| 4 | Dirk Ranque | Lyceum Junior Pirates | 6.825 |
| 5 | Vince Raiane Santianez | San Beda Red Cubs | 6.633 |
Speedkicking - Featherweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Reymundo Calamba III | San Beda Red Cubs | 7.633 |
| | Ken Jireh Cuyugan | EAC–ICA Brigadiers | 7.108 |
| | Manuel Dalayoan III | La Salle Green Hills Greenies | 6.958 |
| 4 | Kent John Ilde Banzon | Arellano Braves | 6.775 |
| 5 | John Patrick Moneda | Lyceum Junior Pirates | 6.750 |
| 6 | Aaron Isaac Sevilla | San Sebastian Staglets | 6.108 |
| 7 | Zhyroll Liem Manahan | San Beda Red Cubs | 6.050 |
Speedkicking - Welterweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Victor Emmanuel Rodriguez | La Salle Green Hills Greenies | 7.750 |
| | John Mc Leary Ornido | EAC–ICA Brigadiers | 6.892 |
| | Emanuel Duran | EAC–ICA Brigadiers | 6.417 |
| 4 | Vic Lorenz Castillo | Arellano Braves | 6.000 |
| 5 | Orbivitano Diaz | San Beda Red Cubs | 5.692 |
| 6 | Justin Pierre Echiverri | San Sebastian Staglets | 4.958 |
Speedkicking - Light middleweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Raphael Ongkiko | La Salle Green Hills Greenies | 7.133 |
| | James Christian Bernal | La Salle Green Hills Greenies | 7.033 |
| | John Jezra Sasutona | JRU Light Bombers | 6.967 |
| 4 | Angelmark Ramos | Arellano Braves | 6.700 |
| 5 | Joaquin Miguel Mendoza | La Salle Green Hills Greenies | 5.967 |
| 6 | Xenen Leonard Mauhay | San Beda Red Cubs | 5.817 |
Speedkicking - Middleweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Javier Dexter Macasaet | La Salle Green Hills Greenies | 7.758 |
| | Seth Nathaniel Go | San Beda Red Cubs | 7.050 |
| | Naoki Copioso | Lyceum Junior Pirates | 6.708 (4.233) |
| 4 | Mark Wilson Opada | Arellano Braves | 6.708 (4.117) |
| 5 | John Keirth Beramo | EAC–ICA Brigadiers | 6.667 |
| 6 | Jian Matthew Ambulo | JRU Light Bombers | 6.217 |
Speedkicking - Light heavyweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Bermel Dionela Jr. | EAC–ICA Brigadiers | 6.858 |
| | Louell Ivannerich Mamaclay | San Beda Red Cubs | 6.333 |
Speedkicking - Heavyweight :
| Rank | Name | Team | Score |
| | Chauncey Avery Hachero | La Salle Green Hills Greenies | 7.283 |
| | Michael John Mahinay | San Beda Red Cubs | 6.617 |
| | Kier Lawrence Mesina | Lyceum Junior Pirates | 6.542 |
| 4 | Marcus Niel Delos Santos | EAC–ICA Brigadiers | 6.317 |
| 5 | Zaphrael Rey Casareo | La Salle Green Hills Greenies | 5.667 |