Lyceum Pirates, Lady Pirates and Junior Pirates

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LPU Pirates and Lady Pirates
LPU Pirates.png
SchoolLyceum of the Philippines University
LeagueNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Joined2011
(ISAA founding member - 2004)
LocationSeniors - Muralla St. Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
Juniors - Governor's Drive, General Trias Cavite, Philippines
Team colors
  •   International Red
  •  

Silver Grey

Fight songViva! Larga! Pirata!
Juniors' teamJunior Pirates
Seniors' general championships
Juniors' general championships

The LPU Pirates and Lady Pirates are the athletic teams that represent the Lyceum of the Philippines University and play in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines), the oldest athletic association in the Philippines. Lyceum has collegiate men's varsity teams that participate in fifteen sporting events of the NCAA. They are also popularly known as the "Pirata ng Intramuros" (Pirates of Intramuros). The Lady Pirates volleyball team also played in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).

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The university's high school varsity basketball team is from the university's International High School in Cavite and are called the Junior Pirates.

The university teams have taken part in various sports leagues and tournaments such as the Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup, Fr. Martin's Cup, Philippine Collegiate Champions League, Milcu Sports Basketball Presents Got Skills Premier League, PBA Developmental League and Premier Volleyball League (PVL). Lyceum of the Philippines University is the youngest member of the NCAA.

History

National Collegiate Athletic Association

Lyceum is one of the six candidates sought by the NCAA Management Committee (MANCOM) as a replacement for Philippine Christian University. [1] In 2009, however, Lyceum failed to complete the necessary requirements to join the league, including the existence of a high school program. [1] Two years later, Lyceum was finally accepted as a guest-team member, completed the necessary requirements including having a high school department located in its Cavite campus. [2]

In 2015, Lyceum was finally admitted to the NCAA as a regular member. [3] [4] [5]

Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association

Lyceum together with FEATI University, Manila Doctors College, Southville International School and Colleges, Manila Adventist Medical Center and Colleges and La Consolacion College Manila formed the Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association (ISAA) back in 2009. They eventually became the basketball champions both men's and women's up until the 2010 season. After the 2010 season they left the league to pursue their dreams in the NCAA.

Women's National Collegiate Athletic Association

In the WNCAA they are back-to-back champions in 2010 and 2011 r fhaitusespectively. Right now they are on hiatus.

Alma Mater

The alma mater song is "Awit ng Lyceum". The composer of Lyceum Hymn is no other than late Professor Paulino Capitulo. Music by Bb. Pricilla Ladicas. This was adopted by the school's NCAA basketball team, band and cheerleaders. It eventually became a ritual, sung with arms raised and fists clenched symbolizing Lyceum's enduring school spirit. The singing of the alma mater hymn by Lyceans after a sports event (whether in victory or defeat), alumni homecoming, or other special gatherings became a tradition.

Sports

The Lyceum of the Philippines University is one of 10 schools that participate in all of the fifteen sporting events of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The names of the school's collegiate varsity teams participating in these fifteen sports are shown in the table below.

Men's Basketball

History

Prior to joining the NCAA, the Lyceum Pirates was a member of National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA), producing players such as Gary David and Chico Lanete, who led their team in three runners-up finishes in the early 2000s. During the off-season, they join other tournaments such as Home and Away Invitational League (HAIL), Fr. Martin Cup, among others.

In 2009, Lyceum and other schools formed Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association (ISAA). Lyceum, led by long-time coach Bonnie Tan and ISAA MVP Joseph Abaya, became the inaugural champions of the league.

In 2010, the Pirates, led by Joseph Abaya, Rich Guevarra, Fritz Gerald Ong, and ISAA MVP Reggie Rimando, claimed back-to-back ISAA titles after sweeping La Consolacion College Blue Royals in their Best-of-Three Finals series. With their title conquest, the Pirates gained a Sweet 16 slot for the 2010 Philippine Collegiate Championship. After the season, Lyceum left ISAA to seek a membership in the NCAA.

Lyceum finally entered the NCAA as a guest team in 2011. [2] In 2014, after finishing seventh place, long-time head coach Bonnie Tan stepped down from his position. [6]

In 2015, Lyceum is now elevated as a regular member of the NCAA. [3] Lyceum management hired former San Sebastian Stags mentor Topex Robinson as its new head coach. [7] However they failed to make it to the Final Four since joining the league. In 2016, former San Sebastian Stag CJ Perez transferred to Lyceum after his brief stint in Ateneo. [8]

In 2017, the Pirates, led by CJ Perez, MJ Ayaay, and Cameroonian Mike Nzeusseu, swept the elimination rounds, finally entered the playoffs and secured the first Finals berth for the first time since joining the league. [9] However, they were swept by the defending champions San Beda Red Lions. [10] CJ Perez was named season MVP. [11]

Entering the 2018 season, the Pirates are still the favorites to win the title after they failed to capture it last season. [12] Finishing 15–3 win–loss record, Lyceum placed 2nd and again barged in the playoffs and faced the Letran Knights in the Final Four. Led again by CJ Perez and Mike Nzeusseu, the Pirates demolished the Knights, 109–85, and entered the Finals. [13] Again, they faced their tormentors last season, the San Beda Red Lions. Before facing San Beda in the best-of-three Finals series, the league suspended CJ Perez for one game after failing to inform the NCAA of his intention to join the 2018 PBA Draft. [14] Without CJ Perez, the Red Lions manhandled the Pirates in Game 1, 73–60. [15] Head coach Topex Robinson avoided suspension after he aired his public criticism of the league over the suspension of Perez to the media. [16] Even though CJ Perez returned to play in Game 2 after his suspension, San Beda swept the Pirates and claimed its third straight championship. [17]

In 2019, the Pirates, led by holdovers Mike Nzeusseu and the Marcelino twins, Jayvee and Jaycee, finished second after the elimination rounds and awaiting the winner of the first round of the step-ladder match between the Stags and the Knights. Lyceum then faced Letran in the second round of the step-ladder semifinals. [18] However, they failed to defeat the Knights in the semifinals. [19] Jaycee Marcelino was named one of the Mythical Five of the season.

In 2020, longtime Lyceum assistant coach Jeff Perlas replaced Topex Robinson as the new head coach of the Lyceum Pirates [20] after the latter was promoted to interim head coach, and then full-time head coach of the Phoenix Fuel Masters in the PBA. [21] [22] Topex Robinson, however, will remain to Lyceum as a team consultant. [23]

Current Roster

LPU Pirates roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHeightYearHigh School
Flag of the Philippines.svg Ayaay, Mer Jesper A.6'1" (1.85m)
Flag of the Philippines.svg (C)Caduyac, Reymar B.5'11" (1.8m)University of the East
Flag of the Philippines.svg Cinco, Kim5'10" (1.78m)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Ibañez, Niño5'8" (1.73m)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Liwag, Aldrich6'0" (1.83m)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Abella, Miguel5'7" (1.7m)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Marcelino, Jaycee5'9" (1.75m)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Marcelino, Jayvee5'9" (1.75m)
Flag of Cameroon.svg Nzeusseu, Mike Harry6'8" (2.03m)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Perez, Jaymar G.6'1" (1.85m) San Sebastian Stags
Flag of the Philippines.svg Pretta, Spencer C.5'10" (1.78m)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Santos, Jeffrey S.6'0" (1.83m) San Sebastian Stags
Flag of the Philippines.svg Mendoza, Marcus.5'10" (1.78m)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Serrano, Jeric6'3" (1.91m)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Tansingco, Ralph Tristan P.6'3" (1.91m)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Yong, Rhanzelle6'4" (1.93m) San Sebastian Stags
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured

Depth chart

Pos.Starting 5Bench 1Bench 2Bench 3
C Mike Harry Nzeusseu Jean Victor Nguidjol Alinko Mbah
PF Mer Jesper Ayaay Ralph Tristan P. Tansingco Jason Li
SF Jaymar G Perez Wilson S Baltazar Khen T.Soriano
SG Miguel Abella Jaycee Marcelino Spencer C. Pretta
PG Marcus Mendoza Reymar Caduyac Javee Marcelino Edcor C. Marata

Notable players

Juniors'Roster

LPU Junior Pirates roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHeightYearHigh School
Head coach
  • Vacant

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured

Volleyball

Women's volleyball

Women's volleyball roster

NCAA Season 95 [24]
Lyceum Lady Pirates
No.NamePosition
2ACUNA, Jacqueline
4STA. MARIA, Lois
5MAPULA, Melenie
7GALENO, Carol JoyLibero
9WANTA, Ciarnelle (c)Outside Spiker
10RAFAEL, AlxandraOpposite spiker
11BELARO, CamilleLibero
12DOGUNA, Joan
14SEVILLA, Monica JaneMiddle blocker
15PUZON, VeniceSetter
16DAHAB, Zonki
17ONOFRE, Mary JoyMiddle blocker
18AMAR, Elidel Rofe
20EXCIJA, Princess
  • Head coach: Emiliano "Emil" Lontoc
  • Assistant coach: Benjie Mape [25]

Men's volleyball roster

NCAA Season 93 [24]
Lyceum Pirates
No.NamePosition
2LAJARA, Joshua D.
3ESTAÑERO, Janssen C.
4ILLANO, Diego J.Middle BLocker
5RUBIO, Jeri Christian A.
7ARLANZA, Leandro S.
8LEBICO, Paul Nathaniel N.Libero
9BADUA, Jhonel S.Outside Hitter
10SAMONTE, Kimuel T.
11PRESNEDE, Joeward D.
13UY CORAL, Siegfred Joaquin M. (c)Setter
14SAPORNA, Sinmart S.
15ESPIRITU, Gabriel F.
22DEMATERA, John Clifford G.
  • Head coach: Emiliano "Emil" Lontoc
  • Assistant coach: Benjie Mapre [26]

Beach volleyball

NCAA Season 93

Women's

  • Bien Elaine B. Juanillo
  • Christine M. Miralles
  • Monica Janet T. Sevilla

Men's

  • Jhonel H. Badua
  • Joward D. Presnede
  • Sinmart S. Saporna

Juniors

  • Allen Angelo Calicdan
  • Deon Xander Colorado
  • Genesis Allan Redido

Cheerleading

Number of Championships

The following table shows the number of championships of Lyceum of the Philippines University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

SportMen'sWomen'sTotal
Basketball pictogram.svg Basketball 000
Volleyball (indoor) pictogram.svg Volleyball 000
Football pictogram.svg Football 000
Fencing pictogram.svg Fencing 000
Chess pictogram.svg Chess 000
Judo pictogram.svg Judo 000
Taekwondo pictogram.svg Taekwondo 000
Table tennis pictogram.svg Table Tennis 000
Tennis pictogram.svg Tennis 000
Swimming pictogram.svg Swimming 000
Athletics pictogram.svg Track and Field 000
Badminton pictogram.svg Badminton 000
Volleyball (beach) pictogram.svg Beach Volleyball 000
Baseball pictogram.svg Baseball 000
Softball pictogram.svg Softball 000
Total000

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