Mapua Cardinals Shine on Global Stage at World University Games in Germany
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Mapua University expressed immense pride in the performance of their basketball team, the Cardinals, at the FISU World University Games 2025 held in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. Despite finishing 14th overall, the team secured a notable victory against Chile with a score of 77-69. This participation, recognized by the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP), is seen as a strategic move to enhance team camaraderie ahead of the NCAA Season 101.
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Mapua Cardinals represented the Philippines at the FISU World University Games 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany.
The team finished 14th overall in the tournament.
They achieved a significant win against Chile with a score of 77-69.
The participation was recognized by the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP).
The event served as a strategic move to foster team camaraderie before the upcoming NCAA Season 101.
Mapua Cardinals were winless in the group phase against Brazil, Czech Republic, and Poland, and lost in the quarterfinals to Lebanon.
In the classification round, they also lost to Argentina after defeating Chile.
Brazil won the gold medal, with the United States and Lithuania taking silver and bronze respectively.
