Published December 18, 2022 10:57pm
Updated December 18, 2022 10:57pm
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde has nothing however respect for NCAA Season 98 champion Colegio de San Juan de Letran even because the Blazers fell quick in their very own bid for the title.
Benilde head coach Charles Tiu admitted he was dissatisfied with the best way they ended the season, however nonetheless tipped his hat off to the Knights for a sport properly performed as they copped their third straight title within the NCAA.
“Obviously, very disappointed with this game. To me, I really just wanted to win for these guys and the school because I see the work they put in and how good they are as players. I can’t ask for a better team,” Tiu stated following their 81-67 loss to Letran in Game 3 of the Finals on Sunday.
“Give credit to Letran. They played great. They showed why they were champions. They made the right adjustments. We just got beat, so I tip my hat off to them.”
Benilde undoubtedly has nothing to be ashamed of after a historic season. En path to their finals look, which was the primary for the varsity since 2002, the Blazers ended the elimination spherical on the prime of the standings with a 14-4 card.
They additionally pulled off a powerful conquest of powerhouse group San Beda University within the Final Four to arrange a championship conflict with Letran.
Although they fell quick, Benilde group captain JC Cullar stated they knew the group was particular.
“I’m just proud to be here. I’m grateful to be a part of this program, to be a part of this team. What we did this year– we all knew from the beginning that this team was special,” Cullar stated.
“We fell short, but Letran deserved to win. Nothing but respect for them.”
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
