Red Lions relish challenge of all comers as NCAA opens

It’s a scenario that never gets old for San Beda and a challenge the Red Lions relish.

Heavy favorites again going into NCAA Season 94, the Lions are already used to the pressure that comes with winning 10 of the last 12 titles in the country’s oldest collegiate league.

And San Beda coach Boyet Fernandez knows a convincing performance on opening day Saturday against host Perpetual Help at 2 p.m. will send a strong message to the rest of the league.

“All the other teams have improved, but it’s also up to us to step up,” said Fernandez, who steered the Lions to a second straight crown last year. “I’m confident that my players can rise to the challenge this year.”

Lyceum, which swept the elimination round last season, before falling short in the finals, and San Sebastian clash in the 4 p.m. game at Mall of Asia Arena.