NCAA Season 99 Volleyball Finals set for GTV broadcast this Sunday

c/o NCAA

Sunday afternoon is bound to be action-filled, as the Finals of the 99th Season of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the Philippines is set to commence at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan, with the defending champions hopeful to keep their immaculate records flawless.

The men's matchup kicks off the doubleheader, with the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta going up against Emilio Aguinaldo College at noon.

Mentored by Sammy Acaylar, the Altas are seeking their fourth straight tournament title, with the trio of Louie Ramirez, Jeff Marapoc, and John Pepito have steered the ship.

On the other hand, the Generals earned their spot in the finals by squeaking past Letran in the semifinals, 30-28, 25-15, 19-25, 28-26. In the process, they ended an eight-year wait after they made the finals.

Under the leadership of Rod Palmero, the troika of Ervin Osabel, John Ruther Abor, and Marvin Romero hope to give the school their second-ever title.

At 230pm, the women's matchup takes the stage, with the Strong Group Athletics-affiliated teams facing off.

The College of Saint Benilde hopes to extend their reign for a third straight season, with Jerry Yee relying on Cloanne Mondonedo, Gayle Pascual, and Mich Gamit to anchor the Lady Blazers.

Serving as the foil this time around is Letran, who ended a twelve-year drought by defeating Lyceum in the semifinals, 25-15, 25-21, 19-25, 19-25, 15-11. Oliver Almadro seeks to defy the odds with the core of Gia Maquilang, Lara Mae Silva, and Judiel Nitura for the Lady Knights.

Both finals matchups are set to be broadcast LIVE on GTV, as well as on the social media platforms of GMA Sports and NCAA Philippines.

GMA Senior Vice President and Head of Integrated News, Regional TV, and Synergy Oliver Victor Amoroso says, "We are very much excited for another action-packed championship duel in the NCAA Season 99 where we will see the battle between the Letran Lady Knights and the Benilde Lady Blazers for the Women’s Volleyball Tournament, and the Perpetual Altas and the EAC Generals for the Men’s Volleyball Tournament. Through GMA Network, NCAA fans and volleyball enthusiasts will have a chance to witness the fun and action as we air the games live on GTV. To the competing teams, congratulations on reaching the finals and we wish you both the best of luck."

NCAA Season 99 Volleyball Tournament Chairman Frank Gusi adds, "We are all thrilled and hyped up for the much-anticipated championship games in the NCAA Season 99 Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Tournament, which will air live on GMA Network’s GTV. NCAA fans can expect intense yet exciting competition among these teams who made it to the finals round. We look forward to the new heroes who will rise as we cap off this season’s volleyball match."