“One MSU!” - MSU Gensan, Marawi match up for Basketball Friendship Game

Championing the true spirit of One MSU, Chancellor Usman D. Aragasi, heeded this call in the hardwood through a Basketball Friendship Game between Mindanao State University (MSU) Marawi and host institution, MSU Gensan, at the University Gymnasium on Saturday, November 19.

Centered on unity, triumph, and camaraderie for a more thriving MSU system, the celebration was attended by officials, faculty, staff, and students from the two campuses.

Atty. Basari D. Mapupuno, MSU System President, highlighted that these friendship games manifest the real essence of being an MSUan.

“It shows na we are one institution. That we can play these games na nananaig pa rin ang pagkakaisa bilang isang institusyon and that is Mindanao State University,” Atty. Mapupuno said.

“Let us continue to strive more for the betterment of Mindanao State University,” he added.

MSU Gensan Stripes and MSU Marawi Fastballers battled it out in three neck-toneck games. Kicked-off by a deadlock first match, as the committee decided not to play overtime, while the second saw the Stripes narrowly edge out the Fastballers with a 4945 victory. However, refusing to slow down, Fastballers fought back from a deficit in the deciding all-star game to secure an impressive 53-44 win, resulting in a 2-2 tie between the two teams.

Asked about how he felt winning the All-Star Event, MVP Ryan Magalang of MSU Marawi Fastballers, echoed Atty. Mapupuno’s message, upholding the real meaning of One MSU. “Noong nanalo kami parang nanalo na rin ang MSU-Gensan,” he quoted.