1997 NCAA Opening

NCAA Opening 1997 

Date : August 02, 1997
Host : San Sebastian College–Recoletos
Location : Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, QC

List of universities participated : 

Jose Rizal College
Mapúa Institute of Technology
San Sebastian College–Recoletos
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
Perpetual Help College of Rizal
San Beda College

Note : THE usual combination of glitz and glamour greeted the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as it opened its 73rd season at the Araneta Coliseum last August 2 with the theme, "To Get There Together." With Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward Hagedorn as guest of honor, the NCAA opening was highlighted by two down-the wire games which saw defending champion San Sebastian College eking out a 91-90 win over San Beda College and Letran barely beating Mapua in two overtimes, 76-72. And with Vintage Sports covering the NCAA cage wars on primetime every Thursday night, the oldest collegiate league in the country is bound to get better.

Muses : 

Jose Rizal College : Not Listed
Mapúa Institute of Technology : Not Listed
San Sebastian College : Not Listed
Colegio de San Juan de Letran : Not Listed
Trinity College of Quezon City : Not Listed 
Perpetual Help College of Rizal : Not Listed
San Beda College : Not Listed

Champion : San Sebastian College–Recoletos 9th title
Runner-Up : San Beda College