Colleges and Universities Sports Association

Colleges and Universities Sports Association
Founded1994; 31 years ago (1994)
CountryPhilippines
Venue(s)Metro Manila

The Colleges and Universities Sports Association is an athletic association composed of colleges and universities in the Philippines. It was established in 1994. The league ended in 2007.

History

The league was first established in 1995. In the league's first ever men's basketball finals, TIP faced off against MLQU.[1] TIP became the league's first champion in men's basketball.[2] TIP then went on to win the inaugural overall championship.[3]

On August 17, 1996, the 2nd season began with PCU as host.[3] Aside from hosting, PCU had also joined the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) while also playing in the National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA). The MLQU Stallions and the CCP Bobcats faced each other that season for the men's basketball championship.[4] Led by the league's MVP in Celino Cruz and Wynne Arboleda, MLQU got its first men's basketball title.[5]

For the 1997–98 season, the league welcomed AMA Computer Education as its newest school.[6] With the return of Las Piñas Colleges, the league had 10 member schools. That season, Las Piñas Colleges reached the finals for the basketball tournament, led by Ernesto Billones and head coach Louie Alas.[7] Once again though, MLQU won the men's basketball championship that year.[8]

The 6th season began on August 24, 2000, with TIP as host.[9] That season, PCCr won its fourth straight women's basketball title.[10] TIP won the men's badminton tournament that year.[11] The tournament was dominated by CCP, who won events in volleyball, chess, and table tennis enroute to its third straight overall championship.[12]

The 7th season began on August 29, 2001 with Metro Manila College as host and opening ceremonies held at the Araneta Coliseum.[13] Trinity University of Asia joined the league that season.[14] University of the Assumption won the men's basketball tournament that year.[15] They also won in men's table tennis.[16] PMI then defeated CCP for the women's basketball championship.[17] They also won in both categories of volleyball. In chess, MLQU won gold.[18] Once again, CCP claimed the overall crown.[16]

The 8th season began on August 29, 2002 with 12 schools and the introduction of football.[19] That season, Las Piñas Colleges finally captured its first title in men's basketball over the UA Blue Pelicans. Once again, CCP dominated with gold medals in volleyball and table tennis and silver medals in basketball, football, badminton and swimming to win its 5th straight overall championship.[20]

On August 26, 2003, the 9th season began.[21] In a rematch of last year's finals, Las Piñas Colleges was able to defend its title in men's basketball, as they were led by Joel Gragasin and Dennis Daa.[22]

Member schools

Institution Varsity team Status Founded Color Location
FEATI University FEATI Seahawks Private 1946 Santa Cruz, Manila
University of the Assumption UA Blue Pelicans Private 1963 San Fernando City, Pampanga
Central Colleges of the Philippines CCP Bobcats Private 1954 Mapua school colors Aurora Blvd., Quezon City
De La Salle Araneta University DLS-AU Cowboys Private 1946 Malabon
De Ocampo Memorial Colleges DOMC Cobras Private 1962 Santa Mesa, Manila
Centro Escolar Las Piñas LPC Blue Lions Private 1975 Almanza, Las Piñas
Manuel L. Quezon University MLQU Stallions Private 1947 UPHD school colors Santa Cruz, Manila
Metro Manila College MMC Bisons Private 1947 Novaliches, Quezon City
Philippine College of Criminology PCCr Enforcers Private 1954 Mapua school colors Santa Cruz, Manila
PMI Colleges PMI Admirals Private 1948 Letran school colors Santa Cruz, Manila
Saint Jude College SJC Crusaders Private 1968 Ateneo school colors Dimasalang, Sampaloc, Manila
Trinity University of Asia TUA Broncos Private 1963 Quezon City
Technological Institute of the Philippines TIP Engineers Private 1962 UST school colors Quezon City
World Citi Colleges WCC Vikings Private 1979 Cubao, Quezon City

Champions

Overall

  • 1995–1996 - Technological Institute of the Philippines
  • 1996–1997 -
  • 1997–1998 -
  • 1998–1999 - Central Colleges of the Philippines
  • 1999–2000 - Central Colleges of the Philippines
  • 2000–2001 - Central Colleges of the Philippines
  • 2001–2002 - Central Colleges of the Philippines
  • 2002–2003 - Central Colleges of the Philippines

Basketball

Men's

  • 1995–1996 - Technological Institute of the Philippines
  • 1996–1997 - Manuel L. Quezon University
  • 1997–1998 - Manuel L. Quezon University
  • 1998–1999 -
  • 1999–2000 -
  • 2000–2001 -
  • 2001–2002 - University of the Assumption
  • 2002–2003 - Las Piñas Colleges
  • 2003–2004 - Las Piñas Colleges
  • 2004–2005 - PMI Colleges
  • 2005–2006 -
  • 2006–2007 - PMI Colleges
  • 2007–2008 -
  • 2008–2009 - Manuel L. Quezon University

Women's

  • 2000–2001 - Philippine College of Criminology
  • 2001–2002 - PMI Colleges

Volleyball

Men's

  • 2000–2001 - Central Colleges of the Philippines
  • 2001–2002 - PMI Colleges

Women's

  • 2000–2001 - Central Colleges of the Philippines
  • 2001–2002 - PMI Colleges

Chess

  • 2000–2001 - Central Colleges of the Philippines
  • 2001–2002 - Manuel L. Quezon University

References

  1. ^ "TIP, MLQU forge finals showdown for CUSA finals". February 1, 1996. p. 18. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  2. ^ "CUSA begins 2nd year". Manila Standard. August 17, 1996. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Atencio, Peter (August 8, 1996). "TIP, PCU unwrap CUSA on August 17". Manila Standard. p. 13. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  4. ^ "CCP, MLQU to dispute CUSA title". Manila Standard. September 29, 1996. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  5. ^ Simon, Danny. "October 2, 1996". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  6. ^ Atencio, Peter (July 10, 1997). "AMA Computer is 10th member of CUSA". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  7. ^ "LPC vs. MLQU in CUSA". Manila Standard. October 6, 1997. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  8. ^ "Boysen wallops Pasay for PICAA cage crown". Manila Standard. October 10, 1997. p. 12. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  9. ^ "THE 6TH SEASON OF THE CUSA IS OFF TO A BLAZING START". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 24, 2000. pp. B13. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  10. ^ "PCCr wins". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. A23. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  11. ^ "TIP netters prevail". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 9, 2001. pp. A19. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  12. ^ "CCP gains grand slam in CUSA". Philstar.com. March 19, 2001. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  13. ^ Miranda, Dr. Ligaya M. (August 29, 2001). "Message". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  14. ^ "Brief History". Trinity University of Asia. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  15. ^ "Pampangos capture Cusa crown". Manila Standard. October 15, 2001. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  16. ^ a b "CCP overall champion sa CUSA". Philstar.com. March 10, 2002. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  17. ^ "PMI nips CCP, wins women's Cusa title". Manila Standard. p. 10. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  18. ^ Atencio, Peter (March 7, 2002). "MLQU captures chess title". The Manila Standard. pp. A11. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  19. ^ "CUSA caging unwraps today". Philstar.com. October 16, 2002. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  20. ^ "CCP's "Go For Gold"". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 1, 2003. pp. B18. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  21. ^ "CUSA ninth season gets underway at Astrodome". Philstar.com. October 9, 2003. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  22. ^ "Las Piñas Huskies retain CUSA crown". Philstar.com. October 9, 2003. Retrieved October 2, 2023.