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OH MY TENG :(

UAAP: Teng rues missed chance to help UST as he injures his hamstring

 By Celest R. Flores

MANILA, Philippines—Jeric Teng’s face was covered in frustration as he sat in pain on the floor of the hallway leading to the dugout at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday—his return from a four-game layoff.

Teng, who is healing from a right shoulder injury, barely sweat when he injured his right hamstring with 4:30 left in the second quarter of the University of Santo Tomas’ match against National University.

What was feared to be a tear was initially ruled by Teng’s doctor as just muscle spasms. The senior guard manage to rejoin his team on the bench later on.

��Sabi ng doctor ko. Spasms lang. I-check parin tomorrow,” Teng told reporters. “Parang nahila or nag-snap. Pero pag tingin kanina sa ultrasound, parang wala naman daw tear. Baka talaga na-spasm lang.”

But even as UST’s top gun managed to heave a sigh of relief as the pain in his hamstring isn’t threatening, the frustation was a bit harder to shake off as the Tigers later absorbed a 65-71 loss to the Bulldogs.

“I’m very frustrated kasi di ako makatulong sa team. That’s the worst feeling. Tapos talo pa kami,” said Teng, who added his desire to contribute in his last five games with UST.

“I wanted to play, pero pinakiramdaman ko tapos feel ko magiging liability lang ako sa kanila. Mahirap naman ipilit. Di ako makagalaw ng maayos,” he also said.

Teng, who said that he might have overworked himself in his eagerness to be in game shape for his return, only clocked in 10 minutes with just two markers.

“Siguro I overworked myself. Last week lang ako na-clear, last Saturday. Siguro napadami extra ko. One of the reasons siguro.”

Without Teng of the floor, the Tigers had one less offensive option as they tried to weather the Bulldogs’ smooth flowing attack.

NU made sure all game that UST couldn’t catch its breath as it chalked up 25 points from fastbreaks, on top of its remarkable 20 assists.

“Ito siguro worst game namin for quiet sometime,” Teng admitted. “We were outhustled, outworked, lahat talaga. Walang aggresive [samin]. Frustrated yung mga players, walang nag-uusap, kaya ganun ka tambak.”

Teng said that head coach Pido Jarencio, who left shortly after the post-game huddle, urged the Tigers to battle on the court with more heart— which has been the team’s battlecry since the fiery coach took over.

“Frustated narin sya [coach Pido] eh. Throughout the week, okay naman ensayo pag dating ng game nag-iba. Sabi nya samin, di kami mananalo if we don’t play with our hearts. Kasi kanina wala talaga.”

With the danger of falling out of contention with only a few games left in the elimination round, Teng said that UST will just take it a game at a time.

“Wala na kami pwede i-talo. One game at a time lang. Di pa namin iniisp kung papasok kami, basta next game ang fcous namin.”

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UAAP: Tamaraws survive Red Warriors in double OT

UAAP: Tamaraws survive Red Warriors in double OT

By Celest R. Flores INQUIRER.net

7:54 pm | Sunday, August 25th, 2013

  MANILA, Philippines — With tremendous effort from both sides, Far Eastern University had the last say and survived University of the East 98-94 in double overtime Sunday in the UAAP season 79 men’s basketball tournament.

The Tamaraws, which blew a 17-point lead in regulation then had to play catch up mostly in the extra 10 minutes, arrested a two-game slide and protected their hold of the top spot with an 8-2 record.

Terrence Romeo, who struggled in the last two games, finished with 30 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals, and had a massive triple three with 2:07 left in second OT which gave the Tamaraws a 95-91 breather.

But that spread was spark by a triple from Gryann Mendoza 22 seconds earlier to pull FEU within one.  It was another timely trey from the forward, who earlier in the first OT foiled an inbound play by UE then uncorked a triple which set up Mike Tolomia’s heroics.

Tolomia, who fouled Roi Sumang twice from beyond the arch in the act of shooting in the fourth period, made amends by drilling a crucial triple with 3.1 seconds left in first OT which tied the game anew at 85.

Those triples fueled the Tamaraws, who were without former MVP RR Garcia, all game, especially when they needed it most.

Mendoza and Tolomia added 15 and 13 markers, respectively for the Tamaraws and also combined for nine of their 22 assists.

Anthony Hargrove also added 12 points including last three FEU points.

The Warriors, meanwhile, saw their four-game winning streak snapped after missing on several attempts to put the Tamaraws away in the extra 10 minutes.

UE lost a seven point lead late in the first OT, then a winded Roi Sumang just made one of his two freethrows with 11.3 seconds left which the paved way for the Tamaraws to send the game into another five minutes.

Sumang had 25 points on 6-of-19 shooting, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. Ralf Olivares, whose jumper tied the game 70 at the end of regulation, added 21 points.

Charles Mammie’s monster effort with 17 points and 27 rebounds, a new season best, was put to waste as the Red Warriors dropped to 5-4.

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Ateneo goes for 4th straight win vs Adamson

Ateneo goes for 4th straight win vs Adamson

By Josiah Albelda Posted Aug 25th 2013

They're one game away from the top four but there remains a lot of work to be done for Ateneo de Manila University. After starting the season with three straight losses, the Blue Eagles have racked up four wins in their last five games in the 76th UAAP men's basketball tournament. With Kiefer Ravena finally approaching 100%, Ateneo tries to extend that run when it takes on slumping Adamson University in second round action on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. "Generally, we could be better," said coach Bo Perasol after they thumped University of the Philippines last week. Ravena delivered 14 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and three steals in the Eagles' win over UP, but they had to climb from a first-half deficit to beat the only winless team in the UAAP. "If there is one thing that brought the better of us, it is that attitude that we never give up," Perasol added.  They will have the chance to prove that once more -- and climb further up the standings -- against a Soaring Falcons crew that has lost its last four games.  Ingrid Sewa has seen his stock fall since injuring his shoulder against Ateneo in the first round, managing to break double digits in points only once after averaging 14.3 points in his first three games. Sewa needs to get his mojo back for Adamson to stand a chance against this Eagles squad while Jericho Cruz and Rodney Brondial also have to contribute as the Falcons hope to remain in playoff contention.

The game will air live on Studio 23, BALLS HD 167 and uaapsports.tv with a same day replay tonight at 8 p.m. on BALLS SkyCable channel 34/ Destiny channel 36.

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Rejuvenated NU takes on struggling Adamson

Time to make a run. Coming off a huge win, National University hopes to finally assert its might in the 76th UAAP men's basketball tournament as the Bulldogs battle Adamson University on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Sampaloc-based squad leaned on stout defense to deal erstwhile unbeaten Far Eastern University its first tournament loss last Wednesday. And if NU wants to live up to its billing as title contenders, then they better start piling up wins midway through the season. Beating the Soaring Falcons, however, would be easier said than done, even with Adamson reeling with three straight losses. Reigning two-time MVP Ray Parks still hasn't found his touch throughout the tourney, but has delivered the numbers for the Bulldogs when it mattered, including three free-throws in the last 35 seconds that lifted them over the Tamaraws. "We need all the wins we could get in the second round," said coach Eric Altamirano, whose wards moved to second with a 5-3 record. "Every game is important." This matchup, though, could be more important for the Falcons, who once looked promising with a 3-2 card, but has lost their last three outings to fall to seventh at 3-5.

Adamson won the first round meeting, 68 - 66, last July 20. Jericho scored 16 of his team-high 18 points in the second half in that game.

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Defense keys NU rout of Adamson

He might be sounding like a broken record, but as long as National University is following its coach's orders on defense, then Eric Altamirano wouldn't mind spitting out cliche after cliche.  "It sounds like a cliche but I think we were able to do it on defense," Altamirano said after the Bulldogs annihilated Adamson University in an 80-48 humdinger Sunday in the 76th UAAP men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena. NU held the Soaring Falcons to only 18 field goals all game long while forcing their foes to commit 23 turnovers en route to holding Adamson to the lowest output by a team this season. "It all went down to stops," Altamirano added. "Fortunately, we were able to get some shots in transition. That really helped us." The Bulldogs outscored the Falcons, 49-15, in the first and fourth quarters, imposing their might against a hapless and out-of-focus San Marcelino crew. Jean Mbe silenced both Ingrid Sewa and Rodney Brondial as the Cameroonian exploded with 21 points on nine of 13 shooting while also hauling 10 boards and getting four steals. Ray Parks also shot above 50% for the first time this season, making seven of 12 shots in posting 16 points, six rebounds and five assists to help NU secure its sixth win of the tournament. "I'm very proud of the boys because we executed the game plan very well," Altamirano said. "We played smart. We were able to take away the things that they were doing well." The Bulldogs went off the races and posted 23 fastbreak points, worked hard to get 12 second-chance points and took advantage of every opportunity to register 20 markers off turnovers. NU outrebounded Adamson, 41-30, while also teaming up to dish out 22 assists to the Falcons' 10.  Roider Cabrera fired three triples to lead Adamson with 12 points but did not get enough support from his teammates as they fell to their fourth straight loss and a 3-6 record. Coming off a 19-point, 23-rebound game, Rodney Brondial was doomed to just five points and one rebound as the Bulldogs' defense ganged up on him. The scores: NU (80) - Mbe 21, Parks 16, Rono 8, Porter 6, Javillonar 6, Alolino 6, Rosario 5, Khobuntin 4, Neypes 3, Javelona 3, Villamor 2, Perez 0, Labing-isa 0, De Guzman 0, Alejandro 0 Adamson (48) - Cabrera 12, Cruz 11, Sewa 8, Petilos 5, Brondial 5, Garcia 2, Agustin 2, Abrigo 2, Monteclaro 1, Trollano 0, Rios 0, Ochea 0, Julkipli 0, Inigo 0 Quarters: 21-7, 37-26, 55-40, 80-48

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Gritty La Salle earns big win over FEU

Against Far Eastern University, De La Salle University still didn't make their free-throws. Only this time, they didn't allow their woes from the line stop them from escaping with a hard-earned win. The Green Archers missed 19 free-throw attempts but still downed the Tamaraws, 75-66, in the 76th UAAP men's basketball tournament Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena. La Salle recovered from an early fourth quarter slumber to turn back FEU, who cut a 12-point lead to two before the Archers responded with a 7-0 blast to seal their fifth win in nine outings. Coach Juno Sauler, however, isn't satisfied at all. "I am not satisfied," Sauler said. "We had more turnovers than assists. We still have to do a good job all throughout the 40 minutes." True enough, La Salle had 12 assists to 17 turnovers. But the Taft-based squad more than made up for it by hauling down 59 rebounds -- 20 of them on the offensive end. Jason Perkins led the charge for the Archers with 18 points and 13 rebounds, working hard on securing second chances for the team with seven offensive boards. Jeron Teng added 16 points and nine boards and led La Salle's fourth-quarter pullaway while Almond Vosotros chipped in with 13 markers and five rebounds and secured the win with free-throws. "We still have a lot of things to improve on," added Sauler. "We're trying to really improve our defense because it sucked in the first round." The Archers' defense held the Tamaraws to 33.8% shooting, with FEU stars RR Garcia, Terrence Romeo and Mike Tolomia combining to make just nine of 38 shot attempts. Roger Pogoy paced the Morayta five with a season-high 16 points and nine rebounds while Mac Belo also delivered 16 markers as the Tamaraws lost their second straight game. The scores: DLSU (75) - Perkins 18, Teng 16, Vosotros 13, Van Opstal 9, Salem 6, Montalbo 5, N. Torres 4, Tampus 4, Revilla 0, Bolick 0 FEU (66) - Pogoy 16, Belo 16, Romeo 12, Tolomia 7, Hargrove 6, Garcia 5, Cruz 4, Inigo 0, Sentcheu 0, Mendoza 0, Lee Yu 0, Jose 0, Dennison 0, Delfinado 0, Aguilon 0 Quarters: 23-14, 44-33, 60-50, 75-66

SOURCE: http://uaapsports.studio23.tv/updates-news-inner.html?ref=1271

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Ricky Dandan is still coach of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons.

Ricky Dandan is still coach of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons. That is according to UP College of Human Kinetics Dean Prof. Ronualdo Dizer, who revealed in a phone call to UAAPSports.TV that he hasn't received any resignation letter from the embattled coach. "As far as I'm concerned, Ricky Dandan is still our coach," he said on Sunday night. Multiple sources informed UAAPSports.TV that Dandan is on his way out of UP's lair, but Dizer, who, along with UP Diliman Chancellor Dr. Caesar Saloma, possesses the power to appoint and fire coaches, stressed that there was no decision to fire Dandan.  Dizer and Saloma are also UP's representatives to the UAAP Board. In almost three seasons handling the Maroons, the fiery coach has compiled a 3-33 record, winning thrice in his first two years at the helm and is winless so far in Season 76. Winless UP will next face University of the East on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

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By the Numbers: Aug. 14-18

After a two-week hiatus, the UAAP is back in full swing. The recent six-game slate was half entertaining and half ho-hum due to several blowouts. Nevertheless, watch out for the newest hot ticket in town as the University of the East (UE) notched its fourth straight win after escaping University of Santo Tomas (UST). The team is enjoying it’s longest winning streak since stringing eight consecutive in 2009. The once infallible Far Eastern University (FEU), meanwhile, has suffered back-to-back defeats, making the team standings even more tangled. That’s good news though for National University (NU) and De La Salle University, who are slowly finding their rhythm.

48

The number of points scored by Adamson University in its loss to NU yesterday—the least by any team this season. The Soaring Falcons were sent crashing back to the earth as they struggled offensively throughout the game. They shot a horrendous 18-of-50 from the field for 36.0%, managing only a combined 15 points in the first and fourth quarter. The 48 total is the team’s lowest since scoring 49 in a loss to FEU on September 15, 2011.  

23 

The number of rebounds grabbed by Adamson’s Rodney Brondial in their loss to De La Salle University last Wednesday—tying UE’s Charles Mammie for most by any player this season. The veteran forward recorded his career-high, accounting for almost half of the entire team’s 52 total. His relentlessness on the boards, however, wasn’t enough to propel the Soaring Falcons to the victory. He’s the league’s fourth leading rebounder with 10.4 RPG.

12

The number of points scored by UE’s Roi Sumang in the final period in their win over UST last Thursday. “Mr. 4th Quarter,” who finished with 20 markers, once again delivered in crunch time, outscoring the entire Growling Tigers, who only had nine points. He jumpstarted the Red Warriors’ run in the payoff salvo with eight markers in the opening minutes, before hitting their last two shots, including the game-winner on a daring drive to the rack.

7-of-34 

The field goal shooting of FEU’s Terrence Romeo in their last two games. After a spellbinding opening half to the season, the league’s top MVP candidate has struggled in the onset of the second round. He’s averaging a hideous 20.5% clip and 10.0 PPG, a huge drop from his first round numbers of 40.4% and 22.6 PPG. It’s not a surprise that FEU has already lost back-to-back outings. Somewhere out there, Nico Salva has a smile on his face.

3-33

The win-loss record of Ricky Dandan in his two and a half years as University of the Philippines (UP) head coach. The embattled tactician is out of the Fighting Maroons, who are still winless this season, reportedly due to a spat with the team’s backers. He won two games in his first year and added one more last season. He is the second UP mentor in the last four years to not finish a season after Aboy Castro was given the pink slip in 2010.

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UAAP denies Adamson request for rematch but extends ref's suspension

THE UAAP technical committee denied Adamson’s request for a rematch of the Falcons’ game against De La Salle last Wednesday but extended the suspension of referee Francisco Olivar to six game days.

UAAP secretary treasurer Malou Isip of host Adamson said that they are already satisfied with the technical committee’s decision and will not elevate the issue to the UAAP board.

“No rematch,” said Isip. “Because it’s not technical in nature. It was a judgment call.”

Adamson had earlier requested for a rematch of the Adamson-La Salle game after a controversial unsportsmanlike call on Falcons’ Gian Abrigo with 15.9 seconds left in the game.

The season host had also asked for Olivar, who called the controversial call, to be suspended for the rest of the season. But the technical committee decided ruled that the referee will be given an additional three-game suspension on top of UAAP commissioner Chito Loyzaga’s earlier sanction of a three-game suspension.

Olivar called an unsportsmanlike foul on Abrigo after a battle for positioning with La Salle’s Norbert Torres with La Salle up by two points.

The infraction follows a UAAP rule that fouls away from the ball are unsportsmanlike in nature but Loyzaga later said that the call is an “untimely decision” as players should decide the outcome of the game.

The call gave Torres two free throws plus possession for La Salle, ending Adamson’s hopes of capturing the victory.

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Adamson now seeks rematch against Archers, season ban on blunder ref

IN a sudden change of heart, Adamson said on Friday it will ask the UAAP technical committee for a rematch of the Falcons’ match against De La Salle on Wednesday that was marred by a referee's misjudgement in the endgame.

The UAAP’s media bureau said on Friday the host school will seek a replay of the Falcons' 67-70 loss to De La Salle as well as a season ban on referee Francisco Olivar on top of the three-game suspension slapped on the official by UAAP commissioner Chito Loyzaga.

Adamson coach Leo Austria or any school official could not be reached for comment as of posting time.

On Thursday, Adamson announced that it was filing a complaint over what they described as a "poorly officiated game," although officials were quick to point out that they were not after a rematch as the game had already been decided. (For full story, see Adamson plans official complaint over 'poorly officiated' game against La Salle)

The change of heart came after Lozaga admitted in a memorandum that Olivar made an "untimely decision" when he slapped an unsportsmanlike foul on Falcon Gian Abrigo while he jockeyed for position with La Salle center Norbert Torres with 15.9 seconds left in the contest. (For full story, see Loyzaga suspends ref for 'untimely decision,' says sorry to Adamson)

The media bureau said Adamson will file the official complaint before the technical committee on Saturday signed by Austria and either UAAP president Fr. Max Rendon or secretary-treasurer Malou Isip.

A rematch took place in the league only last season when the UAAP board ordered a replay of National University’s loss to Far Eastern University after RR Garcia’s buzzer-beating lay-up was deemed inconclusive.

NU, which filed the protest, won the rematch.

However, league insiders immediately aired doubts on whether such a request would prosper for two reasons: one, the wrong call didn't involve a technicality or a wrong interpretation of the rule and, two, Adamson failed to file a protest within the timeframe allowed by the league.

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Austria, laments questionable call in loss to La Salle

MANILA, Philippines – Adamson head coach Leo Austria was admittedly frustrated and disappointed after his Soaring Falcons failed to complete a comeback against the De La Salle Green Archers in their UAAP Season 76 game yesterday at the Araneta Coliseum.

The Falcons rallied from a 15-point deficit in the final quarter to tie the game at 65-all, and were down two points, 65-67, with still over 40 seconds to go.

They committed a turnover in their next possession, but still had a chance to at least tie the game when, with 15 seconds left, an unsportsmanlike foul was called on Adamson's Gian Abrigo.

"That kind of call should not be called," Austria said after the game. "I don't know what triggered the referee. Maybe I'm wrong and he's right, but that kind of game, napakaganda ng game. The referee should let the players decide the game."

La Salle's Norbert Torres made both free throws off Abrigo’s foul, and the Green Archers retained possession, allowing them to ice the game. La Salle won with a final score of 70-67.

"Even though we lost, talagang taas noo pa rin kami, dahil itong mga bata ay talagang lumaban," said Austria. "But it's very frustrating."

When asked if the team management is planning to file a protest, Austria said: "I don't know, we will see because if there is a technicality, if there is a bias in officiating, we will see."

"But if it is a judgment call, I don’t think magpa-prosper ang protest namin," he added.

UAAP Commissioner Chito Loyzaga was non-committal when asked if the referee made the correct call, only pointing to a certain section of the rule book that states: "All fouls committed during dead ball situations and/or when the game clock is stopped will be assessed as unsportsmanlike foul/s only in the last two minutes."

"At the end of the day, damned if you don't call it and damned if you do call it," Loyzaga said. "Sino ba gumawa ng patakaran? Hindi naman si Comm, di ba? Hindi naman si ref, di ba?"

Austria said he was aware of the rule, but wondered if there was even a foul in the first place.

"Kung talagang foul 'yun, tawagan. Pero as far as nakita ko, they're jockeying for position. In fact, hindi pa siya (Abrigo) ang nanguna. Ang nauna pa si Torres," Austria said.

"It's not an obvious foul, if there was a foul," he stressed. "For the beauty of the game, you should not do that."

Austria also commended the Green Archers for their strong play, and acknowledged that the Falcons’ sluggish start played a big role in their loss.

"Nag-trabaho din ng husto 'yung mga taga La Salle, so I’m not blaming them," Austria said. "They deserved to win that game, because we had a bad start."

"But we fought, and that's the sad thing. Sa end game, hindi kami nagkaroon ng magandang break," he said.

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UAAP, considering revising formula for MVP, Mythical Five

The UAAP is reviewing a new statistical points formula for awarding its regular season MVP, Rookie of the Year and Mythical Five, revising a metric that’s been in place since 2003. The formula, proposed by chief statistician Pong Ducanes, was tackled by the league's technical committee on July 23 and will continue to be studied for the rest of the season. The new proposal will also consider individual scoring efficiency, or the ability to score more on fewer attempts, versus the current formula, which is based on the raw sum of points, rebounds, and other statistics a player registers over a season. Junel Baculi, the athletics director and board representative of National University, relayed that the technical committee would not implement revisions to the current statistical points formula this year. "We want to refine it," he said in an interview with GMA News Online. Ducanes wants to de-emphasize raw scoring totals with his proposal, and recognize other facets of a player's game. “In the current formula, field goal and free throw shooting have no weight; they should be included in the statistical points formula,” said Ducanes. “I think the current formula favors scoring too much, I just want to even the playing field.” Current UAAP formula: The current formula also adds a uniform “Won Game Bonus” to each player’s statistical points total for every winning game he played in, regardless of the margin of victory. Ducanes proposed that the bonus should be adjusted to reflect the gap. “[The Won Game Bonus] should be variable so that all teams would give their all in all games,” he said. “Walang bigayan sa dulo kasi importante yung dami ng lamang. Walang gustong magpatambak dapat." Winning margins are also crucial in the UAAP because they’re factored in when resolving team quotients in cases of ties in the standings, especially between second and third, and between fourth and fifth, when determining the UAAP final four. Baculi generally agreed with the proposal, saying that in principle, a player's shooting percentages and a gradience of won game bonuses were "salient points" in the issue. From 2003 to 2007, statistical points made up 50 percent of the awards criteria; the players and coaches combined for 25 percent, while the remaining 25 percent was determined by the media. But since 2008, the awards have been based purely on statistical points. - AMD, GMA News

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Presscon: Lebron James in Manila 07.23.13 

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By the Numbers: July 10-14

For the third straight week, Far Eastern University (FEU) owned Season 76 with a courageous come-from-behind win over hard-luck De La Salle University. The Tamaraws turned a seemingly insurmountable lead to their fourth straight victory in as many games. Speaking of wins, Ateneo de Manila University, meanwhile, finally got its first W to avoid its first 0-4 start since 1997—the same year rookie Anton Asistio was born. Here are some interesting numbers from the past three playing dates.    50 The number of points scored by Adamson University in the first half versus University of the East (UE) last Wednesday—the most by any team in one half this season. The Soaring Falcons stormed out of the gates and shot 48.7% from the field. The Red Warriors, on the other hand, only mustered half of Adamson’s production. It proved to be enough cushion for the San Marcelino-based squad as it staved off a furious UE rally in endgame. 32 The number of three-pointers attempted by Adamson in its loss to Ateneo yesterday—the most by any team this season. The Soaring Falcons fell in love with the rainbow shot as they almost tripled the Blue Eagles’ 12 tries. Unfortunately for head coach Leo Austria and his wards, it was unrequited love as they only sank eight from long range for a lowly 25% clip. To put things in perspective, they only had six more attempts from two-point territory.     19 The number of points scored by University of Santo Tomas’ Ed Daquioag in their win over UE last Saturday—his career-high. The athletic guard from Ilocos Norte more than doubled his entire output of nine points last season with his stellar play against the Red Warriors. He also added five rebounds and six assists in his breakout game, although he did have seven turnovers. He’s averaging 10.3 PPG this year, shattering his career average of 1.9.  15-2 The scoring run made by FEU in the last 2:26 against La Salle last Saturday. The Tamaraws’ were still able to force overtime after being down by 13 points—the Green Archers biggest lead of the game. Terrence Romeo made two triples in the blitz, while Mark Belo added four markers, including the game-tying incursion. La Salle only made two field goals in the last two minutes of regulation and the entire OT—both coming from Arnold Van Opstal.  11 The number of players who scored for Ateneo in its victory over Adamson yesterday. The hairstyle change proved to have worked for the Blue Eagles as they trampled the Soaring Falcons. It was truly a collective effort as all except for one player fielded in by head coach Bo Perasol contributed in offense. Juami Tiongson and JP Erram led the team with season-highs of 15 and 12 points, respectively. Five others scored at least four markers.

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I have “other sons” - Jarencio By Anthony Divinagracia Posted Jul 16th 2013

It’s a realization Pido Jarencio handsomely acknowledged: Jeric Teng is not the only Tiger, who knows how to look good on the court.

On Saturday, minutes after University of Santo Tomas (UST) walloped University of the East (UE) without Teng, the Tigers’ soundbite-loving drillmaster praised his “other sons”.

“Si Jeric, siya talaga ang leader namin. Nung nawala siya nung second half ng game versus NU, naramdaman ko na nawalan ako ng gwapong anak,” said Jarencio, a no. 16 patch taped on his right shoulder like the other Tigers as a gesture of support for UST’s injured captain.

“After two days, na-realize ko meron pa pala akong labing-limang gwapong anak na nagpa-pogi ngayon.”

Jarencio was of course referring to the other guys, especially veterans Karim Abdul, Aljon Mariano, Ed Daquioag, Kevin Ferrer, and Clark Bautista, who all stepped up in the Tigers’ morale-boosting 88-77 victory against the Warriors.

Abdul, who disappeared in their last two games before UE, finally regained his double-double appetite, scoring 25 points on top of 13 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a block in 33 minutes of action.

“Sabi ko sa mga bata, hanapin natin si Karim sa ilalim. Who will stop Karim kung wala si (Charles) Mammie? Yun ang in-exploit namin,” Jarencio said, referring to the absence of UE import Charles Mammie who was suspended last Saturday.

Asked if he expected Abdul to dominate sans Mammie: Jarencio quipped: “Darating talaga yun, kasi last two games puro pigsa na lang pumuputok sa kanya e. Joke lang.”

Mariano also got Jarencio’s nod with his sizzling fourth-quarter performance. The 6’3 swingman, who has just recovered from a severe left ankle injury, tallied 24 markers, plus 11 boards, three dishes and a rejection to announce his recovery.

“Ito ang breakout game ni (Aljon) Mariano. Matagal na niyang hinihintay ‘to after niyang ma-injure. Ito ang patunay na fully recovered na siya,” Jarencio said.

But Jarencio reserved the most emotionally-charged approval to Daquioag, a natural shooting guard whom he converted into a playmaker last season to prepare for the departure of former UST quarterback Jeric Fortuna. 

“Si Daquioag maraming nag-cri-criticize sa kanya pero ipinakita niya na deserving siya sa team namin at the same time sa UAAP,” the six-year UST mentor said of the Ilocos Sur native, who posted a career-high 19 points, six assists, and five rebounds.

“I think he (Daquioag) can now compete with anyone sa liga.”

Overall, Jarencio gave credit to everyone in the Tigers’ roster for backstopping each other despite a few anxious moments with the unrelenting Warriors.

As for now, Jarencio hopes his “eldest son” would be back in time for the tougher grind come second round.

“Pahinga lang ang kailangan (niya). Hopefully by second round ok na siya (Teng). Kakailanganin namin siya (to lead) dahil mas bibigat na yung mga laban namin.” 

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Aquino on Ateneo's chances in UAAP 76: Maybe not this year

source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/sports/07/20/13/aquino-ateneos-chances-uaap-76-maybe-not-year

President Aquino weighs in on the Ateneo Blue Eagles' chances for a six-peat.

Aquino says UAAP 76 may not be Ateneo's season amid the recent losses of the five-time defending champions.

The Blue Eagles will face the winless UP Fighting Maroons on Sunday.

Ateneo currently stands at 1-4, following a close defeat against the UE Red Warriors last Wednesday. – ANC World Tonight, July 20, 2013

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La Salle extends Ateneo's losing streak

De La Salle University overcame an error-prone start and the hot shooting of Chris Newsome to defeat the Ateneo de Manila University, 82-73, on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena and break its six-game losing streak against their rivals. Almond Vosotros led La Salle with 19 points, with nine coming in the pivotal third quarter during the Archers’ comeback, and nine boards while Jeron Teng had 13 and 10. The Green Archers received a huge boost from its bench as Arnold Van Opstal chipped in 18 points and eight rebounds, while Luigi de La Paz added all his 10 points in the second half, in reserve roles. Ateneo, which was missing star guard Kiefer Ravena, got a game-high 27 points from Newsome, 14 from Juami Tiongson  and 11 points and 10 boards from Ryan Buenafe. La Salle took advantage of its bigger frontline as it outrebounded Ateneo, 48-32, especially after the Eagles lost big men Frank Golla and JP Erram to fouls in the second half. The Archers also recovered from its poor shooting in the first half to finish with a 44.1% field goal percentage compared to its 32.4% start, while Ateneo cooled off to  43.1% from 50%. La Salle improved to 2-1 this season.  La Salle last defeated Ateneo in June 24, 2010 and had lost 12 of the last 13 prior to this win. It was the 71st UAAP meeting between the teams, and Ateneo holds a 36-35 edge over its rival.  The Blue Eagles, meanwhile, continue to struggle without Ravena. Ateneo remains winless in three tries in Season 76, and the form that won them the past five championships is quickly becoming a distant memory. But while the current Ateneo team is a far cry from the ones that dominated the UAAP in the past five season, this did not lessen the Archers’ motivation to the beat up the Eagles, Van Opstal said. “We came in to this game thinking that this is our time... They’ve had their time,” he said. That, however, was not apparent early. The Archers trailed by as much as 14 points in the second quarter and fell behind 28-40 at the half as the Eagles feasted on their turnovers, getting 18 points off La Salle’s 10 miscues. And while Ateneo was missing Ravena, La Salle’s perimeter players still had a tough time on defense as Newsome exploded early, as he repeatedly got to the basket to tally 18 points by halftime.  “We weren’t sharing the ball… I told them to stop doing things on their own and execute the offense,” said La Salle coach Juno Sauler. The message appeared not to have sunk in at first as Ateneo threatened to pull away, early in the third period, after it again built a 14-point lead, 34-48, off an Erram lay-up. But after that it was La Salle’s turn to pound away at Ateneo.  The Archers uncorked a 16-2 run to tie the score at 50 apiece, with seven coming from Vosotros including the jumper that knotted the count. The Archers finished the period up 59-56 as they outscored the Eagles 31-16. The fourth was a seesaw battle as Ateneo would not allow La Salle to pull away. But after Ryan converted two free throws to get Ateneo within 74-70 with just two minutes remaining, de la Paz hit a corner three to extend the lead to 77-70. Nico Elorde converted a lay-up off a steal from Teng from the backcourt, but de La Paz again responded with a jumper for 79-72 lead. Vosotros would then hit a short stab off an Ateneo turnover to put the game out of reach from the Archers. The Scores: La Salle 82 – Vosotros 19, Van Opstal 18, Teng 13, De La Paz 10, Perkins 9, T. Torres 8, N. Torres 5, Reyes 0, Montalbo 0, Bolick 0. Ateneo 73 – Newsome 27, Tiongson 14, Buenafe 11, Pessumal 10, Erram 6, Elorde 3, Golla 2, Tolentino 0, Capacio 0, Babilonia 0. Quarters: 16-20, 28-40, 59-56, 82-73.

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