Arellano–San Beda rivalry
This rivalry is between Legarda's Arellano and Mendiola's San Beda. Others would refer to it as the Battle of Legarda or Battle of Concepcion Aguila, because of the streets that run between these universities. The rivalry is played at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines).
Other names | Battle of Legarda Battle of Concepcion Aguila |
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Sport | Men's basketball |
Latest meeting | September 26, 2023 (Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan) San Beda, 85–61 |
Next meeting | October 27, 2023 |
Statistics | |
All-time record | NCAA Final Four (Philippines) appearances
Titles
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Longest win streak | San Beda, 15 (2016–present) |
Current win streak | San Beda, 15 (2016–present) |
Since Arellano joined in season 85, it has faced San Beda in various championship series, such as the men's basketball and football, and women's volleyball, and juniors' basketball.
Basketball Statistics
In 2014, led by Jio Jalalon and coach Jerry Codiñera, the Chiefs qualified to its first Finals appearance.[1] They were swept by the four-time defending champions San Beda Red Lions.[2] On the next year, the Chiefs missed the Final Four,[3] but returned to the Finals in 2016. In a rematch of the 2014 Finals, the Chiefs were again swept by San Beda.[4]
Men's basketball results
Both teams are expected to meet at least 2 times per year.
San Beda victories | Arellano victories |
- Notes
- San Beda lost to San Sebastian in the finals.
- San Beda had a 5-0 record prior to the game.
- San Beda won against San Sebastian in the finals.
- San Beda had a 2-0 record prior to the game.
- San Beda won against San Sebastian in the finals.
- San Beda won against Letran in the finals.
- San Beda ended Arellano's 4-game winning streak. San Beda won against Letran in the finals.
- First time Arellano defeated San Beda since it joined the league in 2009.
- First-seed playoff.
- Finals Game 1. Arellano's first finals appearance.
- Finals Game 2. San Beda wins its 19th men's basketball championship.
- Arellano ended San Beda's 5-game winning streak.
- Arellano swept San Beda in the eliminations. San Beda lost to Letran in the finals, while Arellano lost to Mapúa and the fourth-seed playoff.
- San Beda had a 5-0 record prior to the game.
- San Beda ended Arellano's 4-game winning streak and tied Arellano at 14 wins and 4 losses at the end of the elimination round.
- First-seed playoff. Winner will face Perpetual Help, while loser will face Mapúa, in the semifinals. Either way, both teams had twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals.
- Finals Game 1.
- Finals Game 2. San Beda wins its 20th men's basketball championship.
- San Beda was on a 6-game winning streak prior to the game.
- San Beda was on a 11-game winning streak prior to the game. Arellano lost to Letran in the first round of the fourth–seed playoffs. while San Beda went on to defeat Lyceum in the finals.
- San Beda won against Lyceum in the finals.
- San Beda lost to Letran in the finals.
- Arellano lost to Perpetual at the qualifying playoff, while San Beda lost to Mapúa in the semifinals.
- San Beda lost to Benilde in the semifinals.
- Opening game.
Juniors' basketball results
Both teams are expected to meet at least 2 times per year.
San Beda victories | Arellano victories |
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- Notes
- San Beda won against Letran in the finals.
- San Beda won against San Sebastian in the finals.
- San Beda had a 2-0 record prior to the game.
- San Beda won against LSGH in the finals.
- San Beda won against San Sebastian in the finals.
- San Beda won against Malayan in the finals.
- Finals game 1. This is Arellano's first juniors finals appearance. Since San Beda swept the elimination round, the Finals is a de facto best of five series with San Beda automatically leading 1–0. Therefore, San Beda has to win twice, while Arellano needed thrice, to win the championship.
- Finals game 2. Arellano's first win against San Beda in the juniors division since it joined the league in 2009.
- Finals game 3. San Beda wins its 22nd juniors basketball championship.
- Both teams had a 7-0 record prior to the game.
- Semifinals. Arellano forced a rubber match.
- San Beda lost to Malayan in the finals.
- San Beda lost to LSGH in the semifinals.
- San Beda lost to Malayan in the semifinals.
- San Beda won against Lyceum–Cavite in the finals.
- San Beda lost to LSGH in the semifinals.
See also
References
- "Arellano Chiefs repulse JRU Bombers to set up finals showdown with San Beda". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- Ganglani, Naveen. "The Dynasty Continues: San Beda wins 5th straight NCAA title". Rappler. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- Navarro, June (2015-10-13). "Mapua import ruins Arellano bid; Lions pip Knights". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- "San Beda Red Lions back as NCAA champs after finals sweep of Arellano Chiefs". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- "San Beda mauls Arellano, roars to 5th straight NCAA title". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- "San Beda sweeps Arellano for record 20th NCAA title". Rappler.
- "San Beda sweeps Arellano, regains NCAA crown". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- "San Beda sweeps Arellano to regain NCAA men's basketball title". CNN Philippines.
- "NCAA: Cortez sizzles as San Beda dominates Arellano". ABS-CBN News.