As the curtain falls on the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) 101st Men’s Volleyball season, the Mapúa University Men's Volleyball Team’s (MU MVT) campaign comes to a close—a journey forged through triumphs, failures, and unwavering hope that carried the Cardinals from one battle to the next.

Navigating a demanding National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 101, the Mapúa Lady Cardinals used each game in their women’s volleyball campaign as a proving ground to build cohesion, sharpen chemistry, and gain hard-earned experience against some of the league’s toughest opposition. Every rally brought a new test, and every match gave these taraflex stars another chance to rise to the occasion.

Under the bright lights, loud cheers, and unelucidated blood, sweat, and tears of the Ohama Daishin Arena, Mapúan Taekwondo athlete Dean Ziglar V. Barreiro carved his name into the international spotlight after capturing gold at the prestigious 21st Japan WATA Open Taekwondo Championship held last April 26 to 27.

Over a decade since their last semifinals bout, a dubbed “rare” final four appearance, the Mapúa University Men’s Volleyball Team (MU MVT) stunned in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 100 Men’s Volleyball Tournament, gaining a twice-to-beat advantage after finishing the elimination rounds in second place—a historic feat for Mapúa’s centennial year and the league’s centennial season.