NCAA: San Beda bounces back in crossover opener, routs San Sebastian

GMA Network - Oct 2, 2026

San Beda University bounced back in its opening game of the crossover phase of the NCAA Season 102 preliminary round as the Red Lions routed San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 85-55, on Friday.

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Blu Girls gun for Asian Games bronze vs Chinese Taipei

Oct 2, 2026

Blu Girls gun for Asian Games bronze vs Chinese Taipei

The Philippine women’s softball team closed the preliminary round with a 9-3 victory over Hong Kong on Friday and will vie for the bronze medal against Chinese Taipei on Saturday in the 20th Asian Games at the Anjo Softball Ground in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu Girls will have a chance to redeem themselves from a 1-10 preliminary round setback against Chinese Taipei on Sept. 27 and give the Philippines its first ever medal in Asian Games softball. The Philippines finished fourth in each of the previous three editions of the Asian Games. The women's softball gold medal will be disputed by Japan and China. Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines (Asa-Phil) president Jean Henri Lhuillier praised the Blu Girls for keeping their medal dreams alive and continuing to fight after the setback against China on Thursday. “This is the opportunity we have been working and fighting for,” said Lhuillier, who is also president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier.  “The Blu Girls have shown tremendous resilience throughout this tournament, and now they have the chance to make history for Philippine softball.  The Philippines lost the bronze medal match against Chinese Taipei in the previous edition of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. “We know Chinese Taipei will be a tough opponent, but I believe in this team's heart, preparation, and determination. We are behind them all the way as they give everything they have for that historic medal and for the country,” Lhuillier added. Against Hong Kong, the Philippines was led by Ma. Angelu Gabriel who finished with three hits, an RBI and two runs in four at-bats. Roma Jane Cruz added two hits and a team-high three RBIs while Reyae Mae Villamin drove in two runs for the Blu Girls. Royevel Palma pitched six scoreless innings for the Philippines, limiting Hong Kong to four hits while striking out three without issuing a walk.  The Philippines finished the classification round in fourth place with a 4-3 win-loss record.