Saturday, August 4, 2012
RR Garcia's Steps to Success
One of our most favorite point guards in the planet showing off. (Images are from google search, thank you to those who have unwittingly contributed to this.)
Chris Tiu joins PBA Draft - 2012
Good luck, Chris Tiu. Better late than never. If you don't make it, idiretso mo na ang pag-aartista.
"Chris Tiu beat the deadline for the 2012 PBA Rookie Draft yesterday to become one of the oldest amateur players in recent years to sign up for the pro league.
The 27-year-old Tiu, the former captain of the Smart Gilas national team, joins a marquee list of aspirants that includes Cebuano star June Mar Fajardo, NCAA Most Valuable Player Calvin Abueva and Filipino-American Cliff Hodge.
“I realized that God has given us talents for a reason,” said Tiu. “There’s a purpose for it and it should be used the correct way and it should be shared with others. I feel if I just leave basketball, it would be thrown away and put to waste. And I don’t want that.”
Tiu had hoped to continue donning the the national colors, but the Smart Gilas program was discontinued."
Read the full story here: Inquirer
"Chris Tiu beat the deadline for the 2012 PBA Rookie Draft yesterday to become one of the oldest amateur players in recent years to sign up for the pro league.
The 27-year-old Tiu, the former captain of the Smart Gilas national team, joins a marquee list of aspirants that includes Cebuano star June Mar Fajardo, NCAA Most Valuable Player Calvin Abueva and Filipino-American Cliff Hodge.
“I realized that God has given us talents for a reason,” said Tiu. “There’s a purpose for it and it should be used the correct way and it should be shared with others. I feel if I just leave basketball, it would be thrown away and put to waste. And I don’t want that.”
Tiu had hoped to continue donning the the national colors, but the Smart Gilas program was discontinued."
Read the full story here: Inquirer
Friday, August 3, 2012
July 28 recap: UST versus NU, Ateneo versus La Salle
Games played last July 28, 2012
Photo by Mark Cristino and ABS-CBN
First Game: UST Growling Tigers versus NU Bulldogs
Fortuna emerged with the ball after UST's Kevin Ferrer missed a three-point shot, beating an assemblage of six-footers with his quickness, and gave the Tigers had a 75-69 lead with 1:05 remaining after converting his three-point play.
Bulldogs center Emmanuel Mbe was fouled on the next play, but was pulled out of the game after sustaining an injury. NU's backup center JT Rosario converted two free throws in Mbe's stead, to cut UST's lead to four, 75-71 with 58.9 seconds remaining.
UST then missed a chance to score, and Rosario got the rebound, but lost the ball out of bounds, 26.5 remaining. Tigers shooting guard Clark Bautista was fouled on the next play with NU in the penalty, and he sank both free throws to give UST a 77-71 lead with 25.4 seconds remaining.
On the last play of the game, Parks drove to the middle but failed to convert after getting through a mob on the perimeter and finding Abdul standing in front of him and the basket.
Jeric Teng led UST with his season-high 21 points, while collecting eight rebounds. He scored his first 15 points in the second quarter, and gave the Tigers their first lead of the game with his third three-pointer with 3:14 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Bobby Ray Parks had 25 points to lead all scorers, with twenty markers coming in the first half. He only managed one field goal in the second half though, a three-pointer with 2:13 remaining in the fourth quarter.
His offense sputtered in the last twenty minutes, but Parks defended well, highlighted by his monster block on Bautista in the second half. He's doing too much though; Parks is the first option on offense and is also the bulk of NU's transition defense.
First Game Scores:
UST 77—Teng 21, Abdul 11, Mariano 10, Fortuna 10, Ferrrer 8, Bautista 7, Afuang 6, Lo 4, Vigil 0, Pe 0, Daquioag 0.
NU 71—Parks 25, Mbe 13, Alolino 13, Javillonar 11,Villamor 5, Rosario 3, Ignacio 1, Roño 0, Neypes 0, Khobuntin 0, De Guzman 0, Betayene.
Quarters: 15-21, 36-41, 53-60, 77-71
Second Game: Ateneo Blue Eagles versus De La Salle Green Archers
The two LAs were back after missing a game, saving a much-hyped and ballyhooed meeting between two expensive schools from turning into a ho-hum affair, but even with Revilla and Dela Paz back for La Salle, Ateneo still won, 71-61.
The Blue Eagles blasted the Green Archers, 20-8 in the first quarter, and extended the lead to sixteen points, 26-10 early in the second, until LA Revilla exploded on offense, scoring ten in the quarter, the last points coming on a three that cut Ateneo's lead to six, 30-24.
Ateneo's big men then took over with five points to La Salle's two, ending the quarter up by nine points, 35-26, with Eagles center Greg Slaughter making a last-second put back layup. Ateneo guard Kiefer Ravena matched Revilla's first half output of 10 points.
Norbert Torres and Jeron Teng combined for fifteen points in the third quarter to lead a DLSU charge, outscoring Ateneo, 24-18, to get within three, 53-50.
The fourth quarter was a thriller, featuring an entertaining flurry of exchanges, and La Salle still had a chance to win it, after Archer shooting guard Jed Manguera made a three-point shot with 2:24 remaining, Ateneo ahead, 64-60.
The Green Archers only managed a free throw after that though, and Blue Eagles veteran forward Nico Salva scored five of Ateneo's last seven points to give Ateneo the win.
Ateneo center Greg Slaughter led all scorers with 20 points, while LA Revilla had 16 points for La Salle.
Notes:
Second Game
ATENEO 71—Slaughter 20, Salva 16, Ravena 16, Chua 6, Tiongson 4, Elorde 3, Buenafe 3, Pessumal 2, Erram 1, Sumalinog 0, Gonzaga 0.
LA SALLE 61—Revilla 16, Teng 13, N. Torres 11, Dela Paz 7, Manguera 6, Van Opstal 2, Andrada 2, Webb 2, Mendoza 1, Tampus 1, Paredes 0, Vosotros 0, T. Torres 0, Gotladera 0, Tallo 0.
Quarters: 20-8, 35-26, 53-50, 71-61
Photo by Mark Cristino and ABS-CBN
First Game: UST Growling Tigers versus NU Bulldogs
The shortest guy on the court had the biggest basket of the game. The Bulldogs led for most of the match, but with under two minutes remaining, the Growling Tigers had a 7-0 run, capped by an undergoal stab and a free throw by 5'7 UST point guard Jeric Fortuna, helping UST to a win over NU, 77-71.
Fortuna emerged with the ball after UST's Kevin Ferrer missed a three-point shot, beating an assemblage of six-footers with his quickness, and gave the Tigers had a 75-69 lead with 1:05 remaining after converting his three-point play.
Bulldogs center Emmanuel Mbe was fouled on the next play, but was pulled out of the game after sustaining an injury. NU's backup center JT Rosario converted two free throws in Mbe's stead, to cut UST's lead to four, 75-71 with 58.9 seconds remaining.
UST then missed a chance to score, and Rosario got the rebound, but lost the ball out of bounds, 26.5 remaining. Tigers shooting guard Clark Bautista was fouled on the next play with NU in the penalty, and he sank both free throws to give UST a 77-71 lead with 25.4 seconds remaining.
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| Jeric Teng drives past two NU defenders |
Jeric Teng led UST with his season-high 21 points, while collecting eight rebounds. He scored his first 15 points in the second quarter, and gave the Tigers their first lead of the game with his third three-pointer with 3:14 remaining in the fourth quarter.
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| Parks was brilliant on both ends of the floor |
His offense sputtered in the last twenty minutes, but Parks defended well, highlighted by his monster block on Bautista in the second half. He's doing too much though; Parks is the first option on offense and is also the bulk of NU's transition defense.
First Game Scores:
UST 77—Teng 21, Abdul 11, Mariano 10, Fortuna 10, Ferrrer 8, Bautista 7, Afuang 6, Lo 4, Vigil 0, Pe 0, Daquioag 0.
NU 71—Parks 25, Mbe 13, Alolino 13, Javillonar 11,Villamor 5, Rosario 3, Ignacio 1, Roño 0, Neypes 0, Khobuntin 0, De Guzman 0, Betayene.
Quarters: 15-21, 36-41, 53-60, 77-71
Second Game: Ateneo Blue Eagles versus De La Salle Green Archers
The two LAs were back after missing a game, saving a much-hyped and ballyhooed meeting between two expensive schools from turning into a ho-hum affair, but even with Revilla and Dela Paz back for La Salle, Ateneo still won, 71-61.
The Blue Eagles blasted the Green Archers, 20-8 in the first quarter, and extended the lead to sixteen points, 26-10 early in the second, until LA Revilla exploded on offense, scoring ten in the quarter, the last points coming on a three that cut Ateneo's lead to six, 30-24.
Ateneo's big men then took over with five points to La Salle's two, ending the quarter up by nine points, 35-26, with Eagles center Greg Slaughter making a last-second put back layup. Ateneo guard Kiefer Ravena matched Revilla's first half output of 10 points.
Norbert Torres and Jeron Teng combined for fifteen points in the third quarter to lead a DLSU charge, outscoring Ateneo, 24-18, to get within three, 53-50.
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| LA Revilla and one of his daring drives to the basket |
The Green Archers only managed a free throw after that though, and Blue Eagles veteran forward Nico Salva scored five of Ateneo's last seven points to give Ateneo the win.
Ateneo center Greg Slaughter led all scorers with 20 points, while LA Revilla had 16 points for La Salle.
Notes:
- Ateneo failed to convert a three point shot in this game, while La Salle failed to hit a three in their previous game, versus FEU.
- LA Revilla was bloody brilliant in the game with daredevil drives, slicing the vaunted Ateneo defense time after time.
- Revilla and Dela Paz missed their previous match, which FEU won by only two points, 48-46. The two LAs combined for 23 points today.
Second Game
ATENEO 71—Slaughter 20, Salva 16, Ravena 16, Chua 6, Tiongson 4, Elorde 3, Buenafe 3, Pessumal 2, Erram 1, Sumalinog 0, Gonzaga 0.
LA SALLE 61—Revilla 16, Teng 13, N. Torres 11, Dela Paz 7, Manguera 6, Van Opstal 2, Andrada 2, Webb 2, Mendoza 1, Tampus 1, Paredes 0, Vosotros 0, T. Torres 0, Gotladera 0, Tallo 0.
Quarters: 20-8, 35-26, 53-50, 71-61
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Rodney Brondial - Superman?
In a repeat performance last Thursday, Rodney Brondial flashed his Superman pose in their game against FEU (in their game versus Ateneo, he did the Superman in the first quarter), imitating Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade, who, in turn imitated the incredible Cam Newton, quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL...
...but the Adamson Falcons haven't won a game yet.
July 26 Recap: NU beats UP, FEU edges Adamson
UAAP Games last Thursday, July 26, 2012, Smart Araneta Coliseum
Photos by Mark Cristino
First Game - NU Bulldogs versus UP Maroons
They never had a chance to win, but the UP Fighting Maroons showed the National University that they can at least frustrate them. UP held NU without a field goal in the first five minutes of the third quarter and allowed only five points up to the 2:00 mark in the fourth quarter, but the Maroons failed to make their shots and trim their turnovers, allowing the Bulldogs to win, 67-50.
NU led at the half, 42-18, when UP's defense clicked, limiting the Bulldogs to only 10 points in the third quarter. The Maroons only managed the same number of points though, and they entered the fourth quarter facing the same 24-point deficit, with the Bulldogs leading, 52-28.
With NU relaxing in the fourth quarter, the Maroons managed to trim the lead to 16 points, 57-41, with 4.33 remaining, but couldn't gain momentum as three UP players (Ball, Hipolito, Soyud) fouled out trying to contain the Bulldogs.
NU's Bobby Ray Parks, Jr. had 18 points to lead all scorers, while teammate Emmanuel Mbe had 17. Mike Silungan and Jet Manuel each had 11 points for UP.
Notes:
First Game Scores:
NU 67—Parks 18, Mbe 17, Javillonar 9, Roño 7, Alolino 6, Villamor 4, Ignacio 4, De Guzman 2, Singh 0, Rosaio 0, Neypes 0, Labing-isa 0. Betayene 0.
UP 50—Silungan 11, Manuel 11, Montecastro 10, Ball 4, Lopez 4, Hipolito 4, Asilum 4, Soyud 2, Mbah 0, Romero 0, Padilla 0, Gamboa 0.
Quarters: 16-10, 42-18, 52-28, 67-50
Second Game - FEU Tamaraws versus Adamson Falcons
Adamson wanted some payback for the two straight losses that FEU gave them in last year's Final Four, but Terrence Romeo wouldn't allow it. The former rookie of the year had a game-high 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out six assists as the Tamaraws hacked out another thrilling win by edging the Falcons, 65-62.
FEU led by six early in the fourth quarter after Tamaraws point guard RR Garcia made a long three-point shot and Romeo completed a fastbreak, but Adamson center Rodney Brondial had four straight points and shooting guard Marc Etrone made a three-point shot to give the Falcons a one-point lead, 58-57, with 4.44 remaining.
FEU shooting guard Cris Tolomia responded with his own three and a two-point basket, giving back the lead to the Tamaraws, 62-58, with 3:42 remaining. Adamson power forward Eric Camson had a layup to make it a two-point game with 2.36 left, but Romeo drove to the hoop for two points, and got fouled by Etrone, who suffered an injury and didn't come back to the game.
Romeo converted the free throw to give FEU a five-point cushion, 65-60, with 2:13 remaining.
Adamson then had several failed possessions, highlighted by two missed free throws by point guard Jericho Cruz with a minute remaining.
Garcia then missed a three-point shot with 35 seconds remaining, and Camson converted two free throws to cut FEU's lead to three, 65-62.
FEU lost the ball with 16.4 seconds remaining, and Adamson forward RR Cabrera had the chance to send the game to overtime, but failed to convert a three-point shot, allowing the Tamaraws to escape with another close victory.
Adamson's Etrone top scored for the Falcons with 13.
Notes:
Second Game Scores:
FEU 65—Romeo 23, Garcia 12, Belo 9, Tolomia 6, Escoto 5, Hargrove 4, A. Bringas 4, M. Bringas 2, Pogoy 0, Cruz 0.
ADAMSON 62—Etrone 13, Camson 11, Brondial 11, Cruz 8, Petilos 7, Cabrera 4, Abrigo 4, Trollano 2, Nuyles 2, Rios 0, Monteclaro 0, Julkipli 0, Agustin 0.
Quarters: 15-15, 35-28, 50-49, 65-62
Photos by Mark Cristino
First Game - NU Bulldogs versus UP Maroons
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| Bobby Ray Parks, Jr.'s put back slam in the first quarter |
NU led at the half, 42-18, when UP's defense clicked, limiting the Bulldogs to only 10 points in the third quarter. The Maroons only managed the same number of points though, and they entered the fourth quarter facing the same 24-point deficit, with the Bulldogs leading, 52-28.
With NU relaxing in the fourth quarter, the Maroons managed to trim the lead to 16 points, 57-41, with 4.33 remaining, but couldn't gain momentum as three UP players (Ball, Hipolito, Soyud) fouled out trying to contain the Bulldogs.
NU's Bobby Ray Parks, Jr. had 18 points to lead all scorers, while teammate Emmanuel Mbe had 17. Mike Silungan and Jet Manuel each had 11 points for UP.
Notes:
- Jelo Montecastro of UP, one of the best point guards in the league, is in his final year of playing in the UAAP. Tall, tough, and a good decision-maker, it's sad that he didn't have enough talent around him. He might become a good pro if he manages to add more range to his shot.
- NU is not an elite team until they get a good point guard who can create shots and dish to the open man. Bobby Ray tried to play as a facilitator in the second half, finishing with six assists, but he needs to roam the floor and create trouble without the ball.
First Game Scores:
NU 67—Parks 18, Mbe 17, Javillonar 9, Roño 7, Alolino 6, Villamor 4, Ignacio 4, De Guzman 2, Singh 0, Rosaio 0, Neypes 0, Labing-isa 0. Betayene 0.
UP 50—Silungan 11, Manuel 11, Montecastro 10, Ball 4, Lopez 4, Hipolito 4, Asilum 4, Soyud 2, Mbah 0, Romero 0, Padilla 0, Gamboa 0.
Quarters: 16-10, 42-18, 52-28, 67-50
Second Game - FEU Tamaraws versus Adamson Falcons
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| Adamson's Brondial (partially covered) and FEU's Hargrove (15) exchanging sweet nothings |
FEU led by six early in the fourth quarter after Tamaraws point guard RR Garcia made a long three-point shot and Romeo completed a fastbreak, but Adamson center Rodney Brondial had four straight points and shooting guard Marc Etrone made a three-point shot to give the Falcons a one-point lead, 58-57, with 4.44 remaining.
FEU shooting guard Cris Tolomia responded with his own three and a two-point basket, giving back the lead to the Tamaraws, 62-58, with 3:42 remaining. Adamson power forward Eric Camson had a layup to make it a two-point game with 2.36 left, but Romeo drove to the hoop for two points, and got fouled by Etrone, who suffered an injury and didn't come back to the game.
Romeo converted the free throw to give FEU a five-point cushion, 65-60, with 2:13 remaining.
Adamson then had several failed possessions, highlighted by two missed free throws by point guard Jericho Cruz with a minute remaining.
Garcia then missed a three-point shot with 35 seconds remaining, and Camson converted two free throws to cut FEU's lead to three, 65-62.
FEU lost the ball with 16.4 seconds remaining, and Adamson forward RR Cabrera had the chance to send the game to overtime, but failed to convert a three-point shot, allowing the Tamaraws to escape with another close victory.
Adamson's Etrone top scored for the Falcons with 13.
Notes:
- High-flying Adamson forward Alex Nuyles, one of the best scorers in the UAAP, scored only two points while spending most of the game on the bench. He had 12 points in their previous game.
- Brondial and FEU's Hargrove were getting on each other's nerves most of the game, resulting in very physical plays.
- FEU now leads the UAAP with a 3-0 slate, and have won their games by an average of two points.
In the TV broadcast, one of the courtside reporters said that FEU coach Bert Flores said something to the effect that his players 'need to concentrate on the game and not their good looks (bawasan ang pagpapagwapo, maglaro na lang).' Terrence Romeo was caught on camera afterward fixing his hair before entering the game.
Terrence Romeo wants a kiss
Second Game Scores:
FEU 65—Romeo 23, Garcia 12, Belo 9, Tolomia 6, Escoto 5, Hargrove 4, A. Bringas 4, M. Bringas 2, Pogoy 0, Cruz 0.
ADAMSON 62—Etrone 13, Camson 11, Brondial 11, Cruz 8, Petilos 7, Cabrera 4, Abrigo 4, Trollano 2, Nuyles 2, Rios 0, Monteclaro 0, Julkipli 0, Agustin 0.
Quarters: 15-15, 35-28, 50-49, 65-62
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Ballplayers
"It quickly occurred to me that ballplayers didn't much care for sportswriters and that I didn't much care for ballplayers. They were coddled and pampered and, worst of all, they were jocks like me and tended to be ignorant of the world. I preferred watching ball games from a distance, where it was easier to suffer illusions about the poetry and grandeur of competition, so I gave up the sports beat and became a news reporter at the Oakland Tribune. Every assignment there—murder, mayhem, ribbon cuttings, courtroom drama, meetings and more mayhem—was an education."
- Steve Lopez, The Soloist
- Steve Lopez, The Soloist
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Norman and the Referee
Dig this photo by Mark Cristino, featuring Ateneo Coach Norman Black and a UAAP referee during the UST-Ateneo game last July 19, 2012.
For more of Mark's photos, visit his portfolio: Mark Cristino
UST's Aljon Mariano is Player of the Week
UST forward Aljon Mariano bagged the UAAP Press Corps Player of the Week award after starring in the biggest upset yet of the tournament.
Mariano, who sat out last year due to a fractured right ankle, unloaded 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the Tigers’ surprise win.
“When I came back, I really wanted to make a strong impact,” said the 6-foot-3 Mariano, who earned the citation given by sportswriters covering the collegiate beat and Accel 3XVI.
Mariano edged other top performers for the week including FEU’s Terrence Romeo, Ateneo’s Nico Salva, NU’s Ray Parks and La Salle’s Jeron Teng.
Source:
Inquirer Sports
Mariano, who sat out last year due to a fractured right ankle, unloaded 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the Tigers’ surprise win.
“When I came back, I really wanted to make a strong impact,” said the 6-foot-3 Mariano, who earned the citation given by sportswriters covering the collegiate beat and Accel 3XVI.
Mariano edged other top performers for the week including FEU’s Terrence Romeo, Ateneo’s Nico Salva, NU’s Ray Parks and La Salle’s Jeron Teng.
Source:
Inquirer Sports
Tamaraws gore Archers, Eagles feast on Bulldogs
First Game (2pm) - FEU vs DLSU
The FEU Tamaraws won another close match, edging the previously unbeaten La Salle Green Archers, 48-46. In their first game, FEU won by a single point against the UST Growling Tigers, 73-72.
La Salle had the benefit of a friendly schedule in posting their 2-0 slate, with matches against UP and UE, but had to contend with the runner-up of last year's UAAP Men's Basketball Finals (which Ateneo won, natch) in their third game.
FEU led after the first quarter, 15-11, but Tamaraws center Tony Hargrove, Jr. got into foul trouble, and La Salle responded by pounding the ball inside. Norbert Torres and Yutien Andrada frolicked in the shaded area, giving the Green Archers the lead at halftime, 26-23.
After scoring only eight points in the second quarter, FEU turned the tables on DLSU by limiting the Green Archers to eight points in the third quarter. Hargrove came back to the game saddled with three fouls, but that didn't stop him from energizing the FEU defense with three blocks in the third quarter, and helping FEU to a 35-34 lead going to the fourth quarter.
It was a see-saw affair in the fourth quarter, and the Mall of Asia Arena crowd was into every play, cheering or booing the players and referees. The emotional investment is what makes college basketball great.
La Salle had a 10-6 run in the fourth quarter to give them the lead, 44-41, with 5:23 remaining. After several missed plays from both teams, FEU's Terrence Romeo converted a free throw (getting fouled after over dribbling and ball hogging—is he the new Lester Alvarez?) to make it 44-42, with La Salle still ahead, 2:41 remaining.
FEU big men CB Cruz and Hargrove combined for three points, but DLSU's Torres made two free throws with 1:27 remaining, to give the Archers the lead, 46-45, and FEU in the penalty.
Former league MVP RR Garcia and CM Tolomia then provided another FEU three-point cluster to give the lead back to the Tamaraws, 48-46, with 47.6 seconds remaining. On the ensuing plays, DLSU rookie Jeron Teng missed a shot, and Andrada fouled former Archer Arvie Bringas, who failed to hit a free throw even after kissing the ball on his second attempt.
DLSU brought up the ball with 12.8 seconds remaining, but La Salle power forward Mark Mendoza fumbled the ball, and teammate Almond Vosotros picked up the ball to heave a last-second three-point shot that missed, allowing FEU to survive, 48-46.
Former rookie of the year Terrence Romeo led all scorers with ten points.
Notes:
FEU - DLSU Scores:
FEU (48) - Romeo 10, Tolomia 7, Hargrove 7, Pogoy 6, Garcia 6, Bringas A. 5, Cruz 4, Belo 3, Mendoza 0, Escoto 0, Bringas M. 0
DLSU (46) - Andrada 8, Vosotros 8, Mendoza 8, Torres N. 8, Teng 6, Tallo 4, Opstal 2, Tampus 2, Torres T. 0, Webb 0, Manguera 0
Quarters: 15-11, 23-26, 35-34, 48-46
2nd Game (4pm) - Ateneo vs NU
After losing to the UST Growling Tigers by one point, the Ateneo Blue Eagles served a beating, winning over the National University Bulldogs by 24 points, 89-65.
The Blue Eagles led by a modest eleven points after the first quarter, 28-17, but their big men dominated the Bulldogs on both ends of the floor in the second quarter, ending the half up by 21 points, 55-34. Ateneo's Nico Salva and Greg Slaughter combined for 23 points in the first half, while NU's Emmanuel Mbe and Bobby Ray Parks, Jr. put together 22 points.
The third quarter wasn't much different, with NU's Parks and Mbe still dominating the ball, but trimming down the lead by only three points. Ateneo led by eighteen points, 72-54, entering the fourth quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Parks fouled out with 4:14 remaining, and the outcome was never in doubt, as Ateneo gave NU a taste of getting blown out, winning the game, 89-65. Parks led all scorers with 22 points.
Notes:
Ateneo - Nu Scores:
ADMU 89: Salva 21, Ravena 17, Slaughter 14, Chua 12, Gonzaga 9, Tiongson 8, Elorde 3, Buenafe 3, Erram 2, Porter 0, Pessumal 0, Capacio 0
NU 65: Parks 22, Mbe 14, Villamor 10, Ignacio 6, Rono 5, De Guzman 2, Betayene 2, Alolino 2, Khobuntin 1, Javillonar 1, Rosario 0, Neypes 0, Labing-isa 0
Quarter scoring: 28-17, 55-34, 72-54, 89-65
The FEU Tamaraws won another close match, edging the previously unbeaten La Salle Green Archers, 48-46. In their first game, FEU won by a single point against the UST Growling Tigers, 73-72.
La Salle had the benefit of a friendly schedule in posting their 2-0 slate, with matches against UP and UE, but had to contend with the runner-up of last year's UAAP Men's Basketball Finals (which Ateneo won, natch) in their third game.
FEU led after the first quarter, 15-11, but Tamaraws center Tony Hargrove, Jr. got into foul trouble, and La Salle responded by pounding the ball inside. Norbert Torres and Yutien Andrada frolicked in the shaded area, giving the Green Archers the lead at halftime, 26-23.
After scoring only eight points in the second quarter, FEU turned the tables on DLSU by limiting the Green Archers to eight points in the third quarter. Hargrove came back to the game saddled with three fouls, but that didn't stop him from energizing the FEU defense with three blocks in the third quarter, and helping FEU to a 35-34 lead going to the fourth quarter.
It was a see-saw affair in the fourth quarter, and the Mall of Asia Arena crowd was into every play, cheering or booing the players and referees. The emotional investment is what makes college basketball great.
La Salle had a 10-6 run in the fourth quarter to give them the lead, 44-41, with 5:23 remaining. After several missed plays from both teams, FEU's Terrence Romeo converted a free throw (getting fouled after over dribbling and ball hogging—is he the new Lester Alvarez?) to make it 44-42, with La Salle still ahead, 2:41 remaining.
FEU big men CB Cruz and Hargrove combined for three points, but DLSU's Torres made two free throws with 1:27 remaining, to give the Archers the lead, 46-45, and FEU in the penalty.
Former league MVP RR Garcia and CM Tolomia then provided another FEU three-point cluster to give the lead back to the Tamaraws, 48-46, with 47.6 seconds remaining. On the ensuing plays, DLSU rookie Jeron Teng missed a shot, and Andrada fouled former Archer Arvie Bringas, who failed to hit a free throw even after kissing the ball on his second attempt.
DLSU brought up the ball with 12.8 seconds remaining, but La Salle power forward Mark Mendoza fumbled the ball, and teammate Almond Vosotros picked up the ball to heave a last-second three-point shot that missed, allowing FEU to survive, 48-46.
Former rookie of the year Terrence Romeo led all scorers with ten points.
Notes:
- FEU Coach Bert Flores made good offensive and defensive lineup changes in the fourth quarter, shuffling a smoother scoring unit and a rougher defensive five. We can't argue with the result, and FEU is now 2-0.
- DLSU guards LA Revilla (13 ppg) and LA Dela Paz (6.5 ppg) did not play.
FEU - DLSU Scores:
FEU (48) - Romeo 10, Tolomia 7, Hargrove 7, Pogoy 6, Garcia 6, Bringas A. 5, Cruz 4, Belo 3, Mendoza 0, Escoto 0, Bringas M. 0
DLSU (46) - Andrada 8, Vosotros 8, Mendoza 8, Torres N. 8, Teng 6, Tallo 4, Opstal 2, Tampus 2, Torres T. 0, Webb 0, Manguera 0
Quarters: 15-11, 23-26, 35-34, 48-46
2nd Game (4pm) - Ateneo vs NU
After losing to the UST Growling Tigers by one point, the Ateneo Blue Eagles served a beating, winning over the National University Bulldogs by 24 points, 89-65.
The Blue Eagles led by a modest eleven points after the first quarter, 28-17, but their big men dominated the Bulldogs on both ends of the floor in the second quarter, ending the half up by 21 points, 55-34. Ateneo's Nico Salva and Greg Slaughter combined for 23 points in the first half, while NU's Emmanuel Mbe and Bobby Ray Parks, Jr. put together 22 points.
The third quarter wasn't much different, with NU's Parks and Mbe still dominating the ball, but trimming down the lead by only three points. Ateneo led by eighteen points, 72-54, entering the fourth quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Parks fouled out with 4:14 remaining, and the outcome was never in doubt, as Ateneo gave NU a taste of getting blown out, winning the game, 89-65. Parks led all scorers with 22 points.
Notes:
- During the third quarter, Ateneo sophomore point guard JN Elorde, at 5'9", twice frustrated the 6'4" league MVP Parks from scoring on drives by simply standing in the way. On his next drive, Parks scored over the 7'0" Slaughter, and even got a foul. Go figure.
- NU won via a blowout in their first game, beating UE by 35 points, 90-55.
Ateneo - Nu Scores:
ADMU 89: Salva 21, Ravena 17, Slaughter 14, Chua 12, Gonzaga 9, Tiongson 8, Elorde 3, Buenafe 3, Erram 2, Porter 0, Pessumal 0, Capacio 0
NU 65: Parks 22, Mbe 14, Villamor 10, Ignacio 6, Rono 5, De Guzman 2, Betayene 2, Alolino 2, Khobuntin 1, Javillonar 1, Rosario 0, Neypes 0, Labing-isa 0
Quarter scoring: 28-17, 55-34, 72-54, 89-65
Friday, July 20, 2012
UAAP, NCAA cancel games due to bad weather
MANILA, Philippines - The UAAP and the NCAA cancelled today's collegiate basketball games due to heavy rains brought by tropical storm Ferdie.
Fr. Victor Calvo O.P. of NCAA host school Colegio de San Juan de Letran said the game between the Knights and the San Beda Red Lions, and the game between the Mapua Cardinals and the Arellano Chiefs are cancelled.
The Letran vs. San Beda and the Mapua vs. Arellano juniors basketball games have also been cancelled.
Calvo made the announcement around 9:40 a.m. Saturday. The games were supposed to be held at The Arena in San Juan.
Meanwhile, UAAP President Nilo Ocampo of the National University also cancelled today's afternoon games between the Adamson University and the University of the East, and between the University of Sto. Tomas and the University of the Philippines.
Junel Baculi of NU told radio DZMM that the juniors game that is currently being played at the Mall of Asia Arena will be finished, but all seniors games this afternoon are cancelled.
Neither the UAAP nor the NCAA have announced a replacement date for the games cancelled today.
Meanwhile, weather bureau PAGASA has raised the 'red warning' signal over nine cities in Metro Manila due to the high amount of rainfall recorded in these areas.
PAGASA raised the flood warning over cities of Paranaque, Taguig, Manila, Mandaluyong, Pasay, San Juan, Quezon, Pasig and Marikina.
Storm signal no. 1 is up over Isabela, Cagayan, Calayan Group of Islands, Babuyan Group of Islands, Batanes Group of Islands, Kalinga, Apayao, Abra, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and Mt. Province. With a report from The Philippine Star.
Source:
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/07/21/12/uaap-ncaa-cancel-games-due-bad-weather
Scenes from UST-Ateneo, La Salle-UE
UAAP Men's Basketball Games, July 19, 2012, Smart Araneta Coliseum
UST upsets Ateneo, DLSU beats UE
UAAP Men's Basketball Games last Thursday, July 19, 2012, Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
The UST Growling Tigers scored a huge upset win over the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the first game of yesterday's UAAP basketball games, edging the team from Katipunan, 71-70. The win broke Ateneo's 12-game winning streak over UST that started in 2007.
UST led by seven points, 62-69, with 2.36 remaining after Tigers center Karim Abdul hit two free throws, but Ateneo responded with a three-point shot by JM Tiongson and a fastbreak layup by Kiefer Ravena that cut the lead to two with 33.5 seconds remaining.
Tigers center Karim Abdul got the ball in the low block, posting up against Greg Slaughter, who had four fouls. Abdul nearly fumbled, got double-teamed, but sneaked on the baseline and got fouled. He hit two free throws to give UST a 71-67 lead, but Tiongson hit another three that trimmed down UST's lead to one, with 4.3 seconds remaining.
After a UST timeout, Jeric Teng inbounded the ball to Aljon Mariano, who gave the ball back to Teng to avoid a foul from Ateneo. Teng was fouled with 1.8 seconds remaining, UST ahead, 71-70, but missed his first free throw. He intentionally missed his second one, and Ateneo didn't have time to create something after Slaughter got the rebound.
In the second game, rookie Jeron Teng pounded the ball inside for 16 points, leading the Archers over the Red Warriors, 67-59. The La Salle Green Archers now lead the UAAP with two wins, while the UE Red Warriors absorbed their second straight loss.
First Game Scores:
UST (71) - Mariano 21, Teng 16, Abdul 14, Fortuna 11, Ferrer 4, Bautista 3, Lo 2, Pe 0, Daquioag 0, Afuang 0
ADMU (70) - Ravena 19, Salva 17, Slaughter 9, Tiongson 8, Buenafe 5, Sumalinog 4, Elorde 3, Chua 3, Golla 2, Gonzaga 0, Erram 0
Quarters: 12-27, 28-43, 58-54, 71-70
Second Game Scores:
DLSU (67) - Teng 16, Mendoza 11, Revilla 11, Torres 7, Van Opstal 5, Vosotros 5, Dela Paz 4, Torres 3, Andrada 2, Tampus 2, Manguera 1, Paredes 0, Gotladera 0, WEbb 0
UE (59) - Sumang 20, Santos 14, Javier 6, Olayon 5, Galanza 5, Villarias 3, Sumido 2, Razon 2, Mena 2, Belleze 0, Valdez 0, Hernandez 0, Flores 0, Duncil 0
Quarters: 13-11, 29-22, 43-39, 67-59
The UST Growling Tigers scored a huge upset win over the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the first game of yesterday's UAAP basketball games, edging the team from Katipunan, 71-70. The win broke Ateneo's 12-game winning streak over UST that started in 2007.
UST led by seven points, 62-69, with 2.36 remaining after Tigers center Karim Abdul hit two free throws, but Ateneo responded with a three-point shot by JM Tiongson and a fastbreak layup by Kiefer Ravena that cut the lead to two with 33.5 seconds remaining.
Tigers center Karim Abdul got the ball in the low block, posting up against Greg Slaughter, who had four fouls. Abdul nearly fumbled, got double-teamed, but sneaked on the baseline and got fouled. He hit two free throws to give UST a 71-67 lead, but Tiongson hit another three that trimmed down UST's lead to one, with 4.3 seconds remaining.
After a UST timeout, Jeric Teng inbounded the ball to Aljon Mariano, who gave the ball back to Teng to avoid a foul from Ateneo. Teng was fouled with 1.8 seconds remaining, UST ahead, 71-70, but missed his first free throw. He intentionally missed his second one, and Ateneo didn't have time to create something after Slaughter got the rebound.
In the second game, rookie Jeron Teng pounded the ball inside for 16 points, leading the Archers over the Red Warriors, 67-59. The La Salle Green Archers now lead the UAAP with two wins, while the UE Red Warriors absorbed their second straight loss.
First Game Scores:
UST (71) - Mariano 21, Teng 16, Abdul 14, Fortuna 11, Ferrer 4, Bautista 3, Lo 2, Pe 0, Daquioag 0, Afuang 0
ADMU (70) - Ravena 19, Salva 17, Slaughter 9, Tiongson 8, Buenafe 5, Sumalinog 4, Elorde 3, Chua 3, Golla 2, Gonzaga 0, Erram 0
Quarters: 12-27, 28-43, 58-54, 71-70
Second Game Scores:
DLSU (67) - Teng 16, Mendoza 11, Revilla 11, Torres 7, Van Opstal 5, Vosotros 5, Dela Paz 4, Torres 3, Andrada 2, Tampus 2, Manguera 1, Paredes 0, Gotladera 0, WEbb 0
UE (59) - Sumang 20, Santos 14, Javier 6, Olayon 5, Galanza 5, Villarias 3, Sumido 2, Razon 2, Mena 2, Belleze 0, Valdez 0, Hernandez 0, Flores 0, Duncil 0
Quarters: 13-11, 29-22, 43-39, 67-59
Monday, July 16, 2012
UAAP Season 75, 2012 - Call Me Maybe
It's only fitting that the UAAP Men's Basketball players weren't spared from being part of yet another version of Carly Rae Jepsen's Call Me Maybe. It's a light moment before the very physical games start.
Some of them have moves, and some of them actually know the lyrics. To each his own, I guess. Whatever chills your drink.
Other versions worth watching, from Word of the Lourd and DLSU:
Some of them have moves, and some of them actually know the lyrics. To each his own, I guess. Whatever chills your drink.
Other versions worth watching, from Word of the Lourd and DLSU:
UAAP Men's Basketball Schedule 2012 - First Round, Season 75
Here's the schedule for the first round of Season 75 of the UAAP Men's Basketball Tournament for 2012. Please note that the second round schedule is still to be determined, with the success of the teams involved having a say in how the UAAP will market the games.
July 14, 2012 (Saturday) - MOA Arena
NU vs UE – 2:00pm
UST vs FEU – 4:00pm
July 15, 2012 (Sunday) - MOA Arena
DLSU vs UP – 2:00pm
AdU vs ATENEO – 4:00pm
July 19, 2012 (Thursday) - Smart Araneta Coliseum
ATENEO vs UST – 2:00pm
UE vs DLSU – 4:00pm
July 21, 2012 (Saturday) - MOA Arena
UE vs AdU – 2:00pm
UP vs UST – 4:00pm
July 22, 2012 (Sunday) - MOA Arena
FEU vs DLSU – 2:00pm
ATENEO vs NU – 4:00pm
July 26, 2012 (Thursday) - Smart Araneta Coliseum
UP vs NU – 2:00pm
AdU vs FEU – 4:00pm
July 28, 2012 (Saturday) - MOA Arena
UST vs NU 11:00am
DLSU vs ATENEO – 4:00pm
July 29, 2012 (Sunday) - MOA Arena
FEU vs UE – 2:00pm
UP vs AdU – 4:00pm
August 2, 2012 (Thursday) - Smart Araneta Coliseum
ATENEO vs UP – 2:00pm
NU vs FEU – 4:00pm
August 4, 2012 (Saturday) - MOA Arena
UST vs DLSU – 2:00pm
UE vs ATENEO – 4:00pm
August 5, 2012 (Sunday) - MOA Arena
FEU vs UP – 2:00pm
AdU vs NU – 4:00pm
August 8, 2012 (Wednesday) - Smart Araneta Coliseum
DLSU vs AdU – 2:00pm
UE vs UST – 4:00pm
August 11, 2012 (Saturday) - PSC Ultra
UST vs AdU 2:00pm
NU vs DLSU – 4:00pm
August 12, 2012 (Sunday) - Smart Araneta Coliseum
UP vs UE – 2:00pm
ATENEO vs FEU – 4:00pm
July 14, 2012 (Saturday) - MOA Arena
NU vs UE – 2:00pm
UST vs FEU – 4:00pm
July 15, 2012 (Sunday) - MOA Arena
DLSU vs UP – 2:00pm
AdU vs ATENEO – 4:00pm
July 19, 2012 (Thursday) - Smart Araneta Coliseum
ATENEO vs UST – 2:00pm
UE vs DLSU – 4:00pm
July 21, 2012 (Saturday) - MOA Arena
UE vs AdU – 2:00pm
UP vs UST – 4:00pm
July 22, 2012 (Sunday) - MOA Arena
FEU vs DLSU – 2:00pm
ATENEO vs NU – 4:00pm
July 26, 2012 (Thursday) - Smart Araneta Coliseum
UP vs NU – 2:00pm
AdU vs FEU – 4:00pm
July 28, 2012 (Saturday) - MOA Arena
UST vs NU 11:00am
DLSU vs ATENEO – 4:00pm
July 29, 2012 (Sunday) - MOA Arena
FEU vs UE – 2:00pm
UP vs AdU – 4:00pm
August 2, 2012 (Thursday) - Smart Araneta Coliseum
ATENEO vs UP – 2:00pm
NU vs FEU – 4:00pm
August 4, 2012 (Saturday) - MOA Arena
UST vs DLSU – 2:00pm
UE vs ATENEO – 4:00pm
August 5, 2012 (Sunday) - MOA Arena
FEU vs UP – 2:00pm
AdU vs NU – 4:00pm
August 8, 2012 (Wednesday) - Smart Araneta Coliseum
DLSU vs AdU – 2:00pm
UE vs UST – 4:00pm
August 11, 2012 (Saturday) - PSC Ultra
UST vs AdU 2:00pm
NU vs DLSU – 4:00pm
August 12, 2012 (Sunday) - Smart Araneta Coliseum
UP vs UE – 2:00pm
ATENEO vs FEU – 4:00pm
UE Courtside Reporter: Katz Salao
A major distraction (for me, at least) during the opening game of the UAAP Men's Basketball last Saturday was the gorgeous Courtside Reporter of the University of the East, Katz Salao:
For more of Katz, here's her MYX VJ Search audtion video. Lotsaluck to your budding broadcasting career, Katz!
Ateneo bludgeons Adamson, La Salle gets by UP
The second game of yesterday's UAAP Men's basketball games was a match up between the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the Adamson Falcons, the top two teams after the elimination round last year. The game failed to meet expectations though, as four-time champion Ateneo dismantled Adamson in the second half, 73-57.
Adamson was good enough to hang with Ateneo in the first half, behind by only four points, 28-32, but unraveled in the second half when the Blue Eagles clamped down on defense and executed their fast break.
Ateneo and Adamson lost key players this year, but it's clear that the Blue Eagles has a better and more complete team than the Falcons. Gone are Kirk Long and Emman Monfort, the starting backcourt of Ateneo, while Adamson lost a bevy of talent, leadership and toughness in Lester Alvarez, Jerick Cañada, Austin Manyara, Jan Colina and Janus Lozada (Okay, Manyara is soft, but he got better in the second round last year).
The usual suspects dominated for Ateneo, as seven-foot Greg Slaughter scored 17 points in the paint, using an array of hooks, jumpers and even the fastbreak, while Nico Salva took advantage of Adamson lapses, scoring 14 points. Last year's Rookie of the Year Kiefer Ravena scored a quiet nine points.
Adamson Center JR Brondial led the Falcons with 13 points, benefiting from the defensive attention that Alex Nuyles and Eric Camson get, scoring from drop passes and offensive rebounds. Alex Nuyles, one of the better offensive players in the league, got 12 points while taking lesser attempts than the twenty something shots that Eric Camson took to get only 10 points.
It's clear that the Adamson Falcons won't be as competitive as last year's team (they were my favorite to win it all last season, plus they were the only team to beat Ateneo, preventing a Blue Eagles sweep of the elimination round), which covered their bad shot selection, poor execution, crappy ball movement and lack of focus with superior manpower.
The first game was more entertaining, as the UP Maroons (who we always root for a win, because we just love underdogs) gave the La Salle Green Archers a scare by leading 68-67 with less than a minute to go, but rookie Jeron Teng (younger brother of UST's Jeric Teng - we'd love to see that matchup, yes) had a three-point play with 27 seconds remaining, and La Salle held on for a 73-68 win.
Sophomore La Salle starting center Norberto Torres (who had a promising rookie season), led the Archers by pounding in 16 points and 14 rebounds. The Maroons were led by veteran forward Mike Silungan, who had 18 points, while rookie point guard Renzar Asilum had 12 points.
La Salle looks like they can compete for a Final Four berth this year, but it will be tough. UP, on the other hand, might be able to surpass last year's league-worst 2-12 record this year.
The scores:
First Game
LA SALLE, 73 — Torres 16, Teng 15, Revilla 15, Andrada 10, De la Paz 9, Mendoza 6, Webb 2, Van Opstal 0, Paredes 0, Vosotros 0, Gotladera 0, Tallo 0, Manguera 0
UP, 68 — Silungan 18, Asilum 12, Lopez 10, Soyud 8, Padilla 7, Manuel 5, Ball 4, Romero 2, Hipolito 2, Wierzba 0, Montecastro 0, Gamboa 0, Gallarza 0
Quarters: 17-16, 35-29, 56-46, 73-68
Second Game
ATENEO, 73 — Slaughter 17, Salva 14, Ravena 9, Sumalinog 6, Buenafe 6, Tiongson 5, Erram 5, Chua 4, Gonzaga 3, Golla 2, Elorde 2, Porter 0, Pessumal 0, Lim 0, Capacio 0
ADAMSON, 57 — Brondial 13, Nuyles 12, Camson 10, Cabrera 10, Cruz 4, Monteclaro 3, Trollano 2, Etrone 2, Cabigas 1, Julkipli 0, Agustin 0, Abrigo 0.
Quarters: 15-16, 32-28, 55-45, 73-57
Adamson was good enough to hang with Ateneo in the first half, behind by only four points, 28-32, but unraveled in the second half when the Blue Eagles clamped down on defense and executed their fast break.
Ateneo and Adamson lost key players this year, but it's clear that the Blue Eagles has a better and more complete team than the Falcons. Gone are Kirk Long and Emman Monfort, the starting backcourt of Ateneo, while Adamson lost a bevy of talent, leadership and toughness in Lester Alvarez, Jerick Cañada, Austin Manyara, Jan Colina and Janus Lozada (Okay, Manyara is soft, but he got better in the second round last year).
The usual suspects dominated for Ateneo, as seven-foot Greg Slaughter scored 17 points in the paint, using an array of hooks, jumpers and even the fastbreak, while Nico Salva took advantage of Adamson lapses, scoring 14 points. Last year's Rookie of the Year Kiefer Ravena scored a quiet nine points.
Adamson Center JR Brondial led the Falcons with 13 points, benefiting from the defensive attention that Alex Nuyles and Eric Camson get, scoring from drop passes and offensive rebounds. Alex Nuyles, one of the better offensive players in the league, got 12 points while taking lesser attempts than the twenty something shots that Eric Camson took to get only 10 points.
It's clear that the Adamson Falcons won't be as competitive as last year's team (they were my favorite to win it all last season, plus they were the only team to beat Ateneo, preventing a Blue Eagles sweep of the elimination round), which covered their bad shot selection, poor execution, crappy ball movement and lack of focus with superior manpower.
The first game was more entertaining, as the UP Maroons (who we always root for a win, because we just love underdogs) gave the La Salle Green Archers a scare by leading 68-67 with less than a minute to go, but rookie Jeron Teng (younger brother of UST's Jeric Teng - we'd love to see that matchup, yes) had a three-point play with 27 seconds remaining, and La Salle held on for a 73-68 win.
Sophomore La Salle starting center Norberto Torres (who had a promising rookie season), led the Archers by pounding in 16 points and 14 rebounds. The Maroons were led by veteran forward Mike Silungan, who had 18 points, while rookie point guard Renzar Asilum had 12 points.
La Salle looks like they can compete for a Final Four berth this year, but it will be tough. UP, on the other hand, might be able to surpass last year's league-worst 2-12 record this year.
The scores:
First Game
LA SALLE, 73 — Torres 16, Teng 15, Revilla 15, Andrada 10, De la Paz 9, Mendoza 6, Webb 2, Van Opstal 0, Paredes 0, Vosotros 0, Gotladera 0, Tallo 0, Manguera 0
UP, 68 — Silungan 18, Asilum 12, Lopez 10, Soyud 8, Padilla 7, Manuel 5, Ball 4, Romero 2, Hipolito 2, Wierzba 0, Montecastro 0, Gamboa 0, Gallarza 0
Quarters: 17-16, 35-29, 56-46, 73-68
Second Game
ATENEO, 73 — Slaughter 17, Salva 14, Ravena 9, Sumalinog 6, Buenafe 6, Tiongson 5, Erram 5, Chua 4, Gonzaga 3, Golla 2, Elorde 2, Porter 0, Pessumal 0, Lim 0, Capacio 0
ADAMSON, 57 — Brondial 13, Nuyles 12, Camson 10, Cabrera 10, Cruz 4, Monteclaro 3, Trollano 2, Etrone 2, Cabigas 1, Julkipli 0, Agustin 0, Abrigo 0.
Quarters: 15-16, 32-28, 55-45, 73-57
Saturday, July 14, 2012
UAAP Season 75 Opening Day Games 2012: NU Bulldogs destroy UE Red Warriors, FEU Tamaraws edge UST Growling Tigers
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| The 2012 UAAP basketball season begins in the MOA Arena |
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| Former President Fidel Ramos performed the ceremonial ball toss |
In the second game, former league MVP RR Garcia made a fast break layup with seven seconds to go to give the FEU Tamaraws a 73-72 win over the UST Tigers.
The Tamaraws were down by ten points early in the fourth quarter when Terrence Romeo and Garcia combined for a 13-2 FEU run to grab the lead by one, with seven minutes remaining. After several lead changes, UST had the ball and led by a point with 31 seconds remaining, but UST point guard Jeric Fortuna turned the ball over after trimming the clock down to 14 seconds, which led to Garcia's game-winner.
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| UST and FEU go up for the toss in the first quarter |
UST center Karim Abdul was dominant in the first half, but was a non-factor after showing up with a bandage on his right hand in the second half. He finished with 24 points and 16 rebounds. In another great shooting game, Tiger Jeric Teng had 18 points with four triples.
Tamaraw RR Garcia scattered 21 points and 7 assists in the game, scoring the first six points for FEU, and had a hand in his team's last four points via an alley-oop to new starting center Anthony Hargrove, Jr. and his game winner. FEU guard Terrence Romeo, who had an awful shooting night, scored nine of his 13 points in the fourth quarter, scoring seven straight points in their crucial run.
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| The UE Red Warriors looking pensive, probably sensing the storm ahead. |
UE led in the first quarter, 15-13, with Red Warrior Roi Sumang leading the charge, but was closed down in the second quarter by league MVP Bobby Ray Parks, Jr., who, at 6'4", has an eight-inch height advantage over the 5'8" Sumang.
NU's new starting center Henri Atanga-Betayene had around four blocks in the second quarter alone, finishing with probably seven or eight blocks in the game, while third-year small forward Jeoffrey Javillonar had around four three pointers in the game to finish with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
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| What's a UAAP basketball game without flying cheerleaders? |
- Some stats mentioned here have been written in uncertain terms because the pen I brought with me to the game failed to write, and I can't find any box scores yet.
- It was my first time in the MOA Arena, and it looks impressive. I'd really like to see how it looks and feels like to be in the VIP Premium area.
- Even though the school cheering bands are up in the bleachers, they still generate too much noise for people to enjoy the games. I really think they should lessen the number of instruments they have. You can barely hear the public announcement system.
- National University supporters had these cute '15,093 - our home' shirts, indicating the seating capacity for basketball games in the MOA Arena, which is owned by SM tycoon Henry Sy, who also owns the NU Bulldogs, the host of the 75th UAAP Games.
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