Cards turn to defense in outlasting Altas for fifth straight win

Inquirer.net - Oct 17, 2026

Coach Chito Victolero has instilled a mentality in his Mapua Cardinals crew in the NCAA that made him a successful coach in the pro league. “The defensive mentality and the character of our players are very similar,” he said at San Juan Arena on Friday. “The system we built at Magnolia is that we will

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