MU Cardinals
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- Mapua Cardinals
- Leagues Played
- Philippines NCAA 100 Philippines Premier Cup 22 Philippines Preseason Cup 20 Philippines Pinoyliga Cup 7
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Fixtures
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 06/02 03:00 | - | MU Cardinals vs CSJL Knights | - | View |
Results
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/31 01:00 | - | MU Cardinals v JRU Bombers | W | 93-89 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/30 01:00 | - | EAC Generals v MU Cardinals | W | 71-75 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/27 03:00 | - | SSC-R Stags v MIT Cardinals | L | 80-79 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/24 05:00 | - | Mapua Cardinals v San Beda Red Lions | W | 67-64 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/20 05:00 | - | MU Cardinals v CSB Blazers | L | 59-72 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/18 07:00 | - | MU Cardinals v Perpetual Altas | L | 67-76 | |
| Philippines Preseason Cup | 05/11 01:00 | - | MU Cardinals v LPU Pirates | W | 75-67 | |
| Philippines NCAA | 12/10 06:00 | - | SBC Red Lions v MIT Cardinals | L | 71-65 | |
| Philippines NCAA | 12/06 06:00 | - | MU Cardinals v SBC Red Lions | W | 68-63 | |
| Philippines NCAA | 11/28 05:30 | - | MU Cardinals v CSB Blazers | W | 78-67 | |
| Philippines NCAA | 11/22 07:30 | - | MIT Cardinals v JRU Heavy Bombers | W | 77-74 | |
| Philippines NCAA | 11/17 07:30 | - | MIT Cardinals v AU Chiefs | W | 84-75 |
Wikipedia - Mapúa Cardinals
The Mapúa Cardinals are the varsity sports teams of Mapúa University that play in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines).
The Mapúa Cardinals holds the NCAA record for the most General Championships in the seniors' division with a total of 20—the last of these championships was won in 1993. At distant second is the Colegio de San Juan de Letran which has eight seniors' titles.
Of the total seniors' GCs won by the Cardinals, ten were from the 1980s to the mid-1990s, in addition to three (out of a total eight) in the juniors' division over the same period.
History
History
The Mapúa Cardinals won the NCAA Seniors' Championship five times (in 1949, 1965, 1981 and back-to-back titles from 1990–91 to 1991-92). The MIT basketball team holds the distinction of producing alumni players who have won the season Most Valuable Player award in the professional Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for the most years. Freddie Hubalde and Fortunato "Atoy" Co won this award once each in 1977 and 1979, respectively, while Alvin Patrimonio has won it four times, in 1991, 1993, 1994 and 1997. All three are members of the 25 All-Time Greatest PBA Players.
The Mapúa Red Robins, on the other hand, have won 18 NCAA championships, the last of which was won during the 2000 season. The Red Robins won five championships from 1968 to 1972. On October 14, 2016, the Malayan Red Robins, Mapúa's current juniors' team, won their first NCAA juniors' basketball championship, ending the San Beda Red Cubs' seven-year title reign.
The MU Cardinals are known for their strong team chemistry and cohesive playing style, which allows them to outmaneuver and outscore their opponents on the court. Their passionate fan base, known as the "Cardinal Nation," provides unwavering support and creates an electrifying atmosphere at their games.
Off the court, the MU Cardinals are actively involved in community outreach programs and charity events, demonstrating their commitment to giving back to the community. With a winning tradition and a strong sense of camaraderie, the MU Cardinals are a force to be reckoned with in the Philippine basketball scene.