History will be made in NCAA Season 100 as Mapua University and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde battle for the men's basketball crown.
Both teams are hoping to end their long title droughts, with the Cardinals last winning the title in 1991, while the Blazers last had the crown in 2000.
This is also the first time in 15 years that neither San Beda University nor Colegio de San Juan de Letran will win the title.
Here are the details of the historic finals series:
- Game 1: December 1, 2:00 p.m. (Smart Araneta Coliseum)
- Game 2: December 7, 2:30 p.m. (Smart Araneta Coliseum)
- Game 3: December 14, 2:30 p.m. (Smart Araneta Coliseum) *if necessary
Elimination round results
Stats leaders
- Mapua Cardinals (15-3)
- Clint Escamis: 15.44 ppg, 3.61 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.89 spg
- Chris Hubilla: 12.89 ppg, 6.33 rpg, 1.78 apg
- Cyrus Cuenco: 12.17 ppg, 3.06 rpg, 2.89 apg
- Benilde Blazers (14-4)
- Allen Liwag: 14.61 ppg, 11.28 rpg, 2.33 apg, 1.22 bpg
- Justine Sanchez: 10.44 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.33 apg
- Tony Ynot: 10.14 ppg, 5.43 rpg, 4.29 apg, 1.36 spg
How to watch live
Tickets are available at Ticketnet's website and outlets.
Where to watch
Watch Game 1 live on GMA and Heart of Asia, while Games 2 and 3 (if necessary) will be broadcast live on GTV and Heart of Asia. The game will also be streamed at NCAA Philippines and GMA Sports's social media platforms.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
