UV Green Lancers Complete Another Three-Peat, Clinch 16th CESAFI Basketball Championship Title
- December 7, 2024 |
- UV Communications and Public Affairs Department
Big congratulations to the University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers for accomplishing another Grand Slam feat in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 24 basketball tournament, which dropped off its curtains on Saturday, December 7, at the Cebu Coliseum.
Oozing with confidence, the Lancers completed a two-game sweep of their archrivals University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters via a 72-52 rout to seal their second three-peat under the guidance of coach Gary Cortes, who also steered UV to three straight crowns from 2016 to 2018.
It was Cortes' sixth crown in eight consecutive Finals appearances since he was named head coach of the Lancers way back in 2015.
Their resounding success also cemented UV's reign as the most winningest team in the 24-year history of the CESAFI.
This achievement exemplifies the University of the Visayas’ steadfast commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education. Through their success in the CESAFI basketball tournament, the UV Green Lancers demonstrate how sports function as a transformative medium for holistic education, cultivating teamwork, discipline, and leadership while championing inclusivity and excellence within the academic community.
Thank you, UV Lancers, for the immense pride and tremendous joy you bring to the entire Visayanian community. Your UV family is so proud of your accomplishment, shine on!