By Jonas Terrado - Manila Bulletin - September 11, 2008
Defending champion De La Salle University and Far Eastern University start what virtually is a "best-of-three" showdown when they clash at 4 p.m. today in a playoff for the second twice-to-beat incentive in the 71st UAAP basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.
Both teams, tied at 10-4 after the double-round eliminations, are coming off from losses last week and a win today will move either the Archers or the Tamaraws to just a win away from the Finals.
The winner today needs to win just once more in the semifinals to gain a finals berth while the loser must win twice in the semis.
In the two-round eliminations, the two split their assignments with the Archers winning the first, 73-62, last July 12 behind JV Casio’s 29 points. The Tamaraws exacted revenge on Aug. 23 with, 83-75, as sophomore standout Mark Barroca erupted for 26 points.
The Archers’s coach, Franz Pumaren, said his team can make a return trip to the finals and defend the crown.
"I’m still confident with my team and I think we will still be in the finals," Pumaren said.
To make it there, however, La Salle’s ace Casio has to recover from his 2-of-16 shooting against Ateneo last Saturday where he finished with five points.
"Things like that happen, bad game and everything, but we were still there during that game," Pumaren said.
Also, Rico Maierhofer, who averaged 13.1 points and 10.1 rebounds during the season, has to regain his consistency while role players James Mangahas, Peejay Barua, Simon Atkins and rookies Maui Villanueva and LA Revilla should contribute.
Playing inconsistent during its last three games, FEU got some help from outside forces such as UE mentor Dindo Pumaren, who mentioned that FEU was scared during their game last week.
"Yung mga bata na-challenge doon sa sinabi ni coach Dindo," said Capacio. "Dahil doon sa sinabi niya, naging positive ang team."
Although Capacio admits that La Salle has the advantage, he is hoping that his players would give their all.
"Given na na may advantage sila dahil sa championship experience nila pero sana mapakita ng mga bata na may will to win sila tulad noong mga games nitong season na ito," Capacio added.
Hampered most of the season by the loss of Mac Baracael due to a shooting incident in late-July for seven games and the departure of bench player Robert Kave, the Tamaraws still remained as one of the top teams in the league led by Barroca, Benedict Fernandez and Marlon Adolfo while big men Reil Cervantes and Aldrech Ramos have produced significant numbers in only their second season with the team.
Barroca has shown remarkable improvement from last season, averaging 11.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists that ranked him ninth in the statistical points’ race with an average of 49.86.
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Game Result: UE 73 - FEU 61
UE Red Warriors
73 Points
35 Rebounds
15 Assists
_8 Steals
_6 Blocks
29/69 (42.03%) FG
_6/25 (24.00%) 3P FG
_9/12 (75.00%) FT
FEU Tamaraws
61 Points
39 Rebounds
12 Assists
_4 Steals
_5 Blocks
28/66 (42.42%) FG
_4/18 (22.22%) 3P FG
_1/2_ (50.00%) FT
Quarters: 23-8, 36-24, 54-45, 73-61
73 Points
35 Rebounds
15 Assists
_8 Steals
_6 Blocks
29/69 (42.03%) FG
_6/25 (24.00%) 3P FG
_9/12 (75.00%) FT
FEU Tamaraws
61 Points
39 Rebounds
12 Assists
_4 Steals
_5 Blocks
28/66 (42.42%) FG
_4/18 (22.22%) 3P FG
_1/2_ (50.00%) FT
Quarters: 23-8, 36-24, 54-45, 73-61
UE thwarts FEU
By Jonas Terrado - Manila Bulletin - September 5, 2008
University of the East thumped Far Eastern University, 73-61, yesterday to deny the Tamaraws an outright playoff for the second twice-to-beat incentive in the semifinals of the UAAP basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Red Warriors went on a whirlwind start to open up a 23-8 first quarter lead, stretched this to 16 in the next two periods and then held off a short-lived FEU uprising to end their elimination round assignments with a 9-5 record going to their best-of-three semifinals series with top qualifier Ateneo.
The loss closed out the Tamaraws’ elims record at 10-4 . FEU was eyeing a victory that will give the Tamaraws at least a playoff for the No. 2 spot and the twice-to-beat advantage in their semis battle with De La Salle university.
As it is, FEU is now praying for a La Salle loss to Ateneo tomorrow for a playoff for the coveted No. 2 spot. The Archers are carrying a 10-3 card.
"I’m so proud of my boys for the tremendous effort," said UE coach Dindo Pumaren. "FEU looked scared, every time they bring down the ball parang hirap na hirap sila."
Pari Llagas led UE with 17 points on top of seven rebounds while James Martinez added 16 points on 3-of-8 shooting from the three-point area.
"Hopefully maganda pa rin laro namin pero kumpiyansa ako na maganda itatakbo ng team," said Pumaren who will need to beat the Eagles twice to advance to the finals.
"We’re going up right now, yung peak namin tamang-tama, we made some stops in this game especially coming from Raffy Reyes," Pumaren said. "Madadala namin tong panalo na to sa Final Four."
Benedict Fernandez, who succumbed to cramps late in the fnal period, led FEU with 16 points and four rebounds. Reil Cervantes finished with 10 points and five boards with Aldrech Ramos tallied 10 points and seven caroms.
In the first game, Adamson University wrapped up its campaign with a 68-57 victory to end the season with a 3-11 record.
The Falcons leaned on the efforts of veterans Marc Agustin and Paul Gonzalgo to snap a nine-game losing skid that started during the first round of hostilities.
Agustin and Gonzalgo wrapped up their playing careers with the San Marcelino-based cagers in style as the sons of former PBA cagers tallied 18 and 15 points, respectively.
Undergraduate Jerick Canada added 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals while Alex Nuyles chipped in 10 markers and nine boards.
"I’m happy na hindi kami nakulelat ngayon," said Adamson coach Leo Austria. "People were expecting us to be the darkhorse team pero siguro next season we’ll try our best to get into the Final Four and I think may potential yung team."
"We did our best, pero we came up short but it’s a good lesson for us," added Austria, who reassumed his duties as Falcons’ mentor after leaving the team in 2006 to coach Welcoat in the PBA.
Raymund Aguilar finished with 14 points and nine rebounds as the Bulldogs finished the year with a 2-12 card, losing its final six games. Edwin Asoro, who is also playing his last season, was held to six points on 2-of-8 shooting.
University of the East thumped Far Eastern University, 73-61, yesterday to deny the Tamaraws an outright playoff for the second twice-to-beat incentive in the semifinals of the UAAP basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Red Warriors went on a whirlwind start to open up a 23-8 first quarter lead, stretched this to 16 in the next two periods and then held off a short-lived FEU uprising to end their elimination round assignments with a 9-5 record going to their best-of-three semifinals series with top qualifier Ateneo.
The loss closed out the Tamaraws’ elims record at 10-4 . FEU was eyeing a victory that will give the Tamaraws at least a playoff for the No. 2 spot and the twice-to-beat advantage in their semis battle with De La Salle university.
As it is, FEU is now praying for a La Salle loss to Ateneo tomorrow for a playoff for the coveted No. 2 spot. The Archers are carrying a 10-3 card.
"I’m so proud of my boys for the tremendous effort," said UE coach Dindo Pumaren. "FEU looked scared, every time they bring down the ball parang hirap na hirap sila."
Pari Llagas led UE with 17 points on top of seven rebounds while James Martinez added 16 points on 3-of-8 shooting from the three-point area.
"Hopefully maganda pa rin laro namin pero kumpiyansa ako na maganda itatakbo ng team," said Pumaren who will need to beat the Eagles twice to advance to the finals.
"We’re going up right now, yung peak namin tamang-tama, we made some stops in this game especially coming from Raffy Reyes," Pumaren said. "Madadala namin tong panalo na to sa Final Four."
Benedict Fernandez, who succumbed to cramps late in the fnal period, led FEU with 16 points and four rebounds. Reil Cervantes finished with 10 points and five boards with Aldrech Ramos tallied 10 points and seven caroms.
In the first game, Adamson University wrapped up its campaign with a 68-57 victory to end the season with a 3-11 record.
The Falcons leaned on the efforts of veterans Marc Agustin and Paul Gonzalgo to snap a nine-game losing skid that started during the first round of hostilities.
Agustin and Gonzalgo wrapped up their playing careers with the San Marcelino-based cagers in style as the sons of former PBA cagers tallied 18 and 15 points, respectively.
Undergraduate Jerick Canada added 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals while Alex Nuyles chipped in 10 markers and nine boards.
"I’m happy na hindi kami nakulelat ngayon," said Adamson coach Leo Austria. "People were expecting us to be the darkhorse team pero siguro next season we’ll try our best to get into the Final Four and I think may potential yung team."
"We did our best, pero we came up short but it’s a good lesson for us," added Austria, who reassumed his duties as Falcons’ mentor after leaving the team in 2006 to coach Welcoat in the PBA.
Raymund Aguilar finished with 14 points and nine rebounds as the Bulldogs finished the year with a 2-12 card, losing its final six games. Edwin Asoro, who is also playing his last season, was held to six points on 2-of-8 shooting.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
FEU aims for No. 2 spot
By Jonas Terrado - Manila Bulletin - September 4, 2008
Far Eastern University will have everything to gain with a victory over University of the East today in the penultimate day of eliminations in the UAAP basketball tournament at the PhilSports Arena.
The Tamaraws, in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, are eyeing at least a playoff for the second twice-to-beat incentive in their 4 p.m. date with the Warriors.
In contrast, the Warriors, who completed the Final 4 cast with an 89-87 win over the University of Santo Tomas last Sunday, will only be gunning for an improvement of their record but will not alter their schedule of battling Ateneo in the semifinals.
Ateneo, with its 12-1 record has clinched the No. 1 spot, which is mandated to meet the No. 4 team in the Final 4.
A loss by the Tamaraws will still give them the chance of forging a playoff for the No. 2 position and the second twice-to-beat incentive if the Eagles beat the Archers on Saturday in the last regular playing day of the league.
Both the Tamaraws and Archers have similar 10-3 records.
Clashing in the first game at 2 p.m. are Adamson and National University.
Despite their better record, FEU head coach Glenn Capacio is worried about their recent performances in which they barely escaped past lowly National University and University of the Philippines.
"Kapag alam nila (Tamaraws) na wala nang chance yung kalaban nila sa Final Four parang may tendency silang mag-relax," said Capacio.
However, Capacio’s objective for the game against the Red Warriors, whom they beat in the first round, 71-69, is not only to see it as a chance to claim second spot but also as a way of proving their legitimacy as a title contender.
"Nasa aming kamay kung anu yung kapalaran namin, hindi kami umaasa na matalo yung kabilang team so kailangan magtrabaho kami, kung gusto naming maka-finals kailangan manalo kami sa UE."
The Tamaraws will be led by sophomore point guard Mark Barroca, Benedict Fernandez and big men Aldrech Ramos and Reil Cervantes.
Mac Baracael, who scored nine points in his second game after sustaining a near-fatal shooting accident two months ago, and reigning Rookie of the Year JR Cawaling are also expected to contribute for the Tamaraws.
The Red Warriors are coming off a pulsating 89-87 win over University of Santo Tomas, a victory that earned them the last spot in the Final Four. In that game, UE nearly blew a commanding 24-point margin after UST staged a big comeback.
But head coach Dindo Pumaren and his wards hope to finish the second round on a high note before meeting the Blue Eagles in the semis.
"FEU is right there struggling. Dati nakikita ko na sharp sila but I think parang iba na laro nila so we feel na kaya namin sila," Pumaren said.
In their win over the Tigers, UE got strong efforts from veteran Marcy Arellano, big man Pari Llagas and Paul Lee. The three are expected to step up for the Recto-based cagers along with rookie Paul Zamar, Hans Thiele, and Elmer Espiritu.
Far Eastern University will have everything to gain with a victory over University of the East today in the penultimate day of eliminations in the UAAP basketball tournament at the PhilSports Arena.
The Tamaraws, in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, are eyeing at least a playoff for the second twice-to-beat incentive in their 4 p.m. date with the Warriors.
In contrast, the Warriors, who completed the Final 4 cast with an 89-87 win over the University of Santo Tomas last Sunday, will only be gunning for an improvement of their record but will not alter their schedule of battling Ateneo in the semifinals.
Ateneo, with its 12-1 record has clinched the No. 1 spot, which is mandated to meet the No. 4 team in the Final 4.
A loss by the Tamaraws will still give them the chance of forging a playoff for the No. 2 position and the second twice-to-beat incentive if the Eagles beat the Archers on Saturday in the last regular playing day of the league.
Both the Tamaraws and Archers have similar 10-3 records.
Clashing in the first game at 2 p.m. are Adamson and National University.
Despite their better record, FEU head coach Glenn Capacio is worried about their recent performances in which they barely escaped past lowly National University and University of the Philippines.
"Kapag alam nila (Tamaraws) na wala nang chance yung kalaban nila sa Final Four parang may tendency silang mag-relax," said Capacio.
However, Capacio’s objective for the game against the Red Warriors, whom they beat in the first round, 71-69, is not only to see it as a chance to claim second spot but also as a way of proving their legitimacy as a title contender.
"Nasa aming kamay kung anu yung kapalaran namin, hindi kami umaasa na matalo yung kabilang team so kailangan magtrabaho kami, kung gusto naming maka-finals kailangan manalo kami sa UE."
The Tamaraws will be led by sophomore point guard Mark Barroca, Benedict Fernandez and big men Aldrech Ramos and Reil Cervantes.
Mac Baracael, who scored nine points in his second game after sustaining a near-fatal shooting accident two months ago, and reigning Rookie of the Year JR Cawaling are also expected to contribute for the Tamaraws.
The Red Warriors are coming off a pulsating 89-87 win over University of Santo Tomas, a victory that earned them the last spot in the Final Four. In that game, UE nearly blew a commanding 24-point margin after UST staged a big comeback.
But head coach Dindo Pumaren and his wards hope to finish the second round on a high note before meeting the Blue Eagles in the semis.
"FEU is right there struggling. Dati nakikita ko na sharp sila but I think parang iba na laro nila so we feel na kaya namin sila," Pumaren said.
In their win over the Tigers, UE got strong efforts from veteran Marcy Arellano, big man Pari Llagas and Paul Lee. The three are expected to step up for the Recto-based cagers along with rookie Paul Zamar, Hans Thiele, and Elmer Espiritu.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Eagles bag semis incentive
By Jonas Terrado - Manila Bulletin - August 31, 2008
Ateneo kept its fiery form in the second round last night as the Eagles waylaid the National University Bulldogs, 83-58, to clinch a twice-to-beat incentive in the semifinals of the UAAP basketball tournament at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Most Valuable Player candidates Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Chris Tiu anchored the Eagles to their 12th win in 13 starts which gave the Katipunan-based squad to the top for the first time since the 2006 season, when they eventually lost to UST in the Finals.
Al-Hussaini led the Loyola-based squad with 20 points and six rebounds while Tiu made 16 points, six rebounds and three assists as he shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.
Earlier, Far Eastern University bolstered its own bid for the second twice-to-beat incentive with a 71-70 suqeaker over the University of the Philippines.
It was the 10th win against three losses for the Tamaraws who now occupy the second spoy in the eight-team league.
"Now the hard part begins," Ateneo coach Norman Black said. "At least we were able to accomplish our goal up to this point and we’ll just have to sit back and find out who are we going to play in the Final Four."
With the number one seeding in the semis, the Blue Eagles will meet either University of the East or the University of Santo Tomas. The Red Warriors, who has a 7-5 record, hold a two-game lead over the 5-7 Growling Tigers as both teams meet today.
Edwin Asoro was the lone double-digit scorer for NU with 19 points along with 13 rebounds and four blocks as the Bulldogs suffered their fifth straight defeat to fall to 2-11.
The Bulldogs never came close after Jahnke converted a three-pointer for a 32-31 lead as Tiu hit nine consecutive points while Jai Reyes and Eric Salamat each made a three in the homestretch as Ateneo grabbed a huge 49-37 halftime lead.
In the first game, the Tamaraws trailed the Fighting Maroons, 51-53, going ito the final 10 minutes where Mac Baracael pumped in six points, including the go-ahead triple that broke a 56-56 deadlock, 7:38 left.
In victory, FEU coach Glenn Capacio expressed his disgust with his players.
"Siguro hindi na ako nagkukulang to motivate them," said Capacio. "May tendency sila kapag alam nila ang kalaban na wala na sa running sa Final Four, nagre-relax sila."
"Kung ikaw ang nasa side ng UP, nothing to lose so ibibigay nila yung best nila, kami dapat may killer instinct kami kasi going to the Final Four hindi ka pwedeng magrelax," he added.
Baracael, playing in his second game since being shot by a still unknown assailant last month, finished with nine points.
"Bibigyan ko siya (Baracael) ng passing grade, siguro nasa 75-80 percent na siya ngayon," Capacio said. "Talagang kailangan namin siya para makatulong sa mga big men ko kaya pinipilit ko siyang masanay sa endgame kasi siya ang leader at pinaka-senior sa team."
Aldrech Ramos shared top scoring honors with Mark Barroca with 12 points, to go along with his six rebounds. JR Cawaling, last year’s Rookie of the Year, made five of his seven points in the fourth period while grabbing seven rebounds and dished out four assists off the bench.
Ateneo kept its fiery form in the second round last night as the Eagles waylaid the National University Bulldogs, 83-58, to clinch a twice-to-beat incentive in the semifinals of the UAAP basketball tournament at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Most Valuable Player candidates Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Chris Tiu anchored the Eagles to their 12th win in 13 starts which gave the Katipunan-based squad to the top for the first time since the 2006 season, when they eventually lost to UST in the Finals.
Al-Hussaini led the Loyola-based squad with 20 points and six rebounds while Tiu made 16 points, six rebounds and three assists as he shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.
Earlier, Far Eastern University bolstered its own bid for the second twice-to-beat incentive with a 71-70 suqeaker over the University of the Philippines.
It was the 10th win against three losses for the Tamaraws who now occupy the second spoy in the eight-team league.
"Now the hard part begins," Ateneo coach Norman Black said. "At least we were able to accomplish our goal up to this point and we’ll just have to sit back and find out who are we going to play in the Final Four."
With the number one seeding in the semis, the Blue Eagles will meet either University of the East or the University of Santo Tomas. The Red Warriors, who has a 7-5 record, hold a two-game lead over the 5-7 Growling Tigers as both teams meet today.
Edwin Asoro was the lone double-digit scorer for NU with 19 points along with 13 rebounds and four blocks as the Bulldogs suffered their fifth straight defeat to fall to 2-11.
The Bulldogs never came close after Jahnke converted a three-pointer for a 32-31 lead as Tiu hit nine consecutive points while Jai Reyes and Eric Salamat each made a three in the homestretch as Ateneo grabbed a huge 49-37 halftime lead.
In the first game, the Tamaraws trailed the Fighting Maroons, 51-53, going ito the final 10 minutes where Mac Baracael pumped in six points, including the go-ahead triple that broke a 56-56 deadlock, 7:38 left.
In victory, FEU coach Glenn Capacio expressed his disgust with his players.
"Siguro hindi na ako nagkukulang to motivate them," said Capacio. "May tendency sila kapag alam nila ang kalaban na wala na sa running sa Final Four, nagre-relax sila."
"Kung ikaw ang nasa side ng UP, nothing to lose so ibibigay nila yung best nila, kami dapat may killer instinct kami kasi going to the Final Four hindi ka pwedeng magrelax," he added.
Baracael, playing in his second game since being shot by a still unknown assailant last month, finished with nine points.
"Bibigyan ko siya (Baracael) ng passing grade, siguro nasa 75-80 percent na siya ngayon," Capacio said. "Talagang kailangan namin siya para makatulong sa mga big men ko kaya pinipilit ko siyang masanay sa endgame kasi siya ang leader at pinaka-senior sa team."
Aldrech Ramos shared top scoring honors with Mark Barroca with 12 points, to go along with his six rebounds. JR Cawaling, last year’s Rookie of the Year, made five of his seven points in the fourth period while grabbing seven rebounds and dished out four assists off the bench.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Ateneo targets semis incentive
By Jonas Terrado - Manila Bulletin - August 30, 2008
Ateneo, needing just one more win to assure itself of the overall top spot, aims to use its game against lowly National University today to hone its defense while shooting for win No. 12 to formally gain a twice-to-beat incentive in the semifinals of the UAAP basketball tournament.
"Well, we are just a win away from getting the twice-to-beat," Ateneo coach Norman Black said on the eve of their 4 p.m. date with the Bulldogs at the PhilSports Arena.
"That’s the goal from the very beginning and we have to win against NU."
With two games remaining, Black said defense will be the team’s priority.
"At this point of the season, we just decided to play defense, we’ll not worry about our offense anymore," he said.
"Defense got us into a good start."
A victory will not only give the Eagles the coveted twice-to-beat advantage in the Final 4 but will also put Ateneo in the No. 1 post in the semifinals.
Opening the day’s twinbill at 2 p.m. will pit Far Eastern University against the University of the Philippines where the Tamaraws will aim for solo second to boost their own bid for the other twice-to-beat incentives.
The Blue Eagles will be bannered once more by Most Valuable Player candidates Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Chris Tiu while Eric Salamat, Ryan Buenafe and Nonoy Baclao are expected to provide added muscle.
Despite a 2-10 record, the Bulldogs played competitive basketball in their last three games, faltering only in the endgame.
This, the Bulldogs will try to prevent behind Edwin Asoro, Jonathan Jahnke, Raymund Aguilar, Jewel Ponferrada, Jessey Garcia and Chris Catamora.
In the first game, the Tamaraws will have Mac Baracael on their bench for the second straight time.
Baracael, who was shot last month by a still unknown assailant, played six minutes against NU last Thursday and scored a jumper and grabbed a rebound in his first game after missing seven games while recovering from his gunshot wounds.
"Pakiramdam ko parang rookie ulit ako," Baracael said Thursday.
Although the return of Baracael has rejuvenated the 9-3 Tamaraws’ quest for one of the two twice-to-beat incentives, coach Glenn Capacio remains wary about his team’s performance going into the homestretch.
"Siyempre masaya kami na nasa Final Four kami pero hindi pa tumitigil kasi ang gusto namin talaga ay mag-number two at malaking advantage sa amin kapag nasa top two kami," said Capacio.
While Benedict Fernandez has led the team in scoring, FEU has been bolstered by the efforts of point guard Mark Barroca, who scored 26 and 22 points in his last two games. Big men Aldrech Ramos and Reil Cervantes have helped the team inside while backup guard Jens Knuttel is providing solid contributions off the bench.
The Fighting Maroons, who holds a 3-9 mark, hopes to have Jay Agbayani back from injury while Migs de Asis hopes to have another solid effort like he did in the last two games. On the other hand, Martin Reyes will look to bounce back from his disappointing one point production against Ateneo last Sunday.
Ateneo, needing just one more win to assure itself of the overall top spot, aims to use its game against lowly National University today to hone its defense while shooting for win No. 12 to formally gain a twice-to-beat incentive in the semifinals of the UAAP basketball tournament.
"Well, we are just a win away from getting the twice-to-beat," Ateneo coach Norman Black said on the eve of their 4 p.m. date with the Bulldogs at the PhilSports Arena.
"That’s the goal from the very beginning and we have to win against NU."
With two games remaining, Black said defense will be the team’s priority.
"At this point of the season, we just decided to play defense, we’ll not worry about our offense anymore," he said.
"Defense got us into a good start."
A victory will not only give the Eagles the coveted twice-to-beat advantage in the Final 4 but will also put Ateneo in the No. 1 post in the semifinals.
Opening the day’s twinbill at 2 p.m. will pit Far Eastern University against the University of the Philippines where the Tamaraws will aim for solo second to boost their own bid for the other twice-to-beat incentives.
The Blue Eagles will be bannered once more by Most Valuable Player candidates Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Chris Tiu while Eric Salamat, Ryan Buenafe and Nonoy Baclao are expected to provide added muscle.
Despite a 2-10 record, the Bulldogs played competitive basketball in their last three games, faltering only in the endgame.
This, the Bulldogs will try to prevent behind Edwin Asoro, Jonathan Jahnke, Raymund Aguilar, Jewel Ponferrada, Jessey Garcia and Chris Catamora.
In the first game, the Tamaraws will have Mac Baracael on their bench for the second straight time.
Baracael, who was shot last month by a still unknown assailant, played six minutes against NU last Thursday and scored a jumper and grabbed a rebound in his first game after missing seven games while recovering from his gunshot wounds.
"Pakiramdam ko parang rookie ulit ako," Baracael said Thursday.
Although the return of Baracael has rejuvenated the 9-3 Tamaraws’ quest for one of the two twice-to-beat incentives, coach Glenn Capacio remains wary about his team’s performance going into the homestretch.
"Siyempre masaya kami na nasa Final Four kami pero hindi pa tumitigil kasi ang gusto namin talaga ay mag-number two at malaking advantage sa amin kapag nasa top two kami," said Capacio.
While Benedict Fernandez has led the team in scoring, FEU has been bolstered by the efforts of point guard Mark Barroca, who scored 26 and 22 points in his last two games. Big men Aldrech Ramos and Reil Cervantes have helped the team inside while backup guard Jens Knuttel is providing solid contributions off the bench.
The Fighting Maroons, who holds a 3-9 mark, hopes to have Jay Agbayani back from injury while Migs de Asis hopes to have another solid effort like he did in the last two games. On the other hand, Martin Reyes will look to bounce back from his disappointing one point production against Ateneo last Sunday.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Game Result: FEU 64 - NU 60
FEU Tamaraws
64 Points
38 Rebounds
14 Assists
_3 Steals
_4 Blocks
22/62 (35.48%) FG
_2/14 (14.29%) 3P FG
18/27 (66.67%) FT
NU Bulldogs
60 Points
42 Rebounds
17 Assists
_3 Steals
_4 Blocks
25/65 (38.46%) FG
_5/22 (22.73%) 3P FG
_5/7_ (71.43%) FT
Quarters: 16-17, 37-33, 56-48, 64-60
64 Points
38 Rebounds
14 Assists
_3 Steals
_4 Blocks
22/62 (35.48%) FG
_2/14 (14.29%) 3P FG
18/27 (66.67%) FT
NU Bulldogs
60 Points
42 Rebounds
17 Assists
_3 Steals
_4 Blocks
25/65 (38.46%) FG
_5/22 (22.73%) 3P FG
_5/7_ (71.43%) FT
Quarters: 16-17, 37-33, 56-48, 64-60
Tamaraws, Archers barge into semis
By Jonas Terrado - Manila Bulletin - August 29, 2008
Baracael returns to FEU bench
Inspired by the presence of Mac Baracael, whose dream of playing in the PBA nearly turned into a nightmare a month ago, Far Eastern University repulsed the spirited challenge of National University, 64-60, yesterday to secure a semifinals berth in the UAAP basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.
Though the 6-foot-3 Baracael was still out of rhythm as evident by his poor timing and balance, FEU coach Glenn Capacio gave him a passing grade.
In the other game, defending champion La Salle also gained a semis berth by downing University of Santo Tomas, 81-79.
With their wins, La Salle and FEU joined league-leading Ateneo (11-1) in the Final Four.
Freshman Maui Villanueva starred for La Salle’s victory when he scored on a follow-up as time expired.
La Salle’s Houdini act despite the absence of head coach Franz Pumaren put UST’s Final Four bid in peril.
The Tigers, who fell to 5-7, rallied mightily to tie the game at 79-79 on the effort of seldom-used Milan Vargas. But the Archers still got the victory as rookie LA Revilla drove hard to the basket in a bid to settle the game. Though he missed his shot, Villanueva was there to follow it up to the cheers of the a huge green and white supporters.
"Actually we don’t have any timeouts left pero nung nag timeout sila, nakapag-diagram pa kami ng play," said La Salle interim coach Jack Santiago. "Talagang play namin was for LA kasi five seconds na lang at siya yung pinakamabilis. Good thing na-beat niya yung defense ng UST."
Pumaren is currently in Iran, calling the shots for the RP Youth Team in the FIBA Asia Youth Championships.
"I had a sleepless night, siguro mga 4 a.m. na ako nakakatulog," said Santiago. "During games, may mga konting adjustments, mostly on defense, same scenario pa din as when coach Franz was here."
JV Casio led La Salle with 29 points, 18 coming in the final canto as the Archers broke a 67-67 tie by hitting five straight points that made it a 74-69 contest with 2:58 left.
Peejay Barua added 17 markers while Rico Maierhofer tallied a double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds before fouling out.
In the first game, Baracael scored only two points in his comeback from a near-fatal shooting incident that remains unsolved until this time but was upbeat about his playing condition.
"Happy ako kasi nakabalik na ako at matutulungan ko na ang team at makakapaglaro, second chance na ito sa akin," said Baracael, who was fielded in the game with only two minutes and 16 seconds left in the first quarter.
He was fielded back in the third where his jumper gave the Tamaraws a 56-48 lead.
"Siguro gusto ko lang ma-feel niya yung laro ulit pero alam ko naman na hindi pa siya 100 percent so ang hiningi ko lang sa kanya ay 2 to 3 minutes. Ayos na sakin basta maka-contribute siya sa defense at sa rebounding," Capacio said of Baracael.
Baracael, who suffered a fractured rib because of the incident, was cleared by doctors to practice with the team two weeks ago but got involved in his first full contact practice only last Monday.
Inspired by the presence of their leader, the Tamaraws, behind Mark Barroca, Aldrech Ramos and Benedict Fernandez, overcame a faltering finish to notch their 9th win in 12 starts, a victory that propelled them to the semis for the first time since Arwind Santos led the Tamaraws to their 19th overall championship in 2005.
Barroca, who scored 26 points last Saturday against De La Salle, led FEU anew with 22 points, 15 of which came in the first half, while Reil Cervantes put in 12 points.
Ramos and Fernandez combined for only 15 points this time but hit crucial baskets down the stretch that stopped NU’s spirited challenge.
Trailing by eight entering the final canto, the Bulldogs unleashed a blistering 10-0 blast as Chris Catamora scored off a pass by Raymund Aguilar that gave NU a 58-56 lead with 4:54 left in the game.
But FEU reclaimed the lead as Ramos scored on a tough lay-in with 2:21 to go, 62-60, before coming up with several defensive plays to frustrate the Bulldogs this time around.
"Parang nabunutan ako ng tinik," said Capacio. "Mabuti na lang na-execute namin ang mga plays namin down the stretch. We’re really happy that we are in the Final Four,"
Jonathan Jahnke led NU with 15 points while Aguilar made 10 points, eight rebounds and three assists but suffered its fourth straight setback to fall down into the cellar with Adamson at 2-10.
Baracael returns to FEU bench
Inspired by the presence of Mac Baracael, whose dream of playing in the PBA nearly turned into a nightmare a month ago, Far Eastern University repulsed the spirited challenge of National University, 64-60, yesterday to secure a semifinals berth in the UAAP basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.
Though the 6-foot-3 Baracael was still out of rhythm as evident by his poor timing and balance, FEU coach Glenn Capacio gave him a passing grade.
In the other game, defending champion La Salle also gained a semis berth by downing University of Santo Tomas, 81-79.
With their wins, La Salle and FEU joined league-leading Ateneo (11-1) in the Final Four.
Freshman Maui Villanueva starred for La Salle’s victory when he scored on a follow-up as time expired.
La Salle’s Houdini act despite the absence of head coach Franz Pumaren put UST’s Final Four bid in peril.
The Tigers, who fell to 5-7, rallied mightily to tie the game at 79-79 on the effort of seldom-used Milan Vargas. But the Archers still got the victory as rookie LA Revilla drove hard to the basket in a bid to settle the game. Though he missed his shot, Villanueva was there to follow it up to the cheers of the a huge green and white supporters.
"Actually we don’t have any timeouts left pero nung nag timeout sila, nakapag-diagram pa kami ng play," said La Salle interim coach Jack Santiago. "Talagang play namin was for LA kasi five seconds na lang at siya yung pinakamabilis. Good thing na-beat niya yung defense ng UST."
Pumaren is currently in Iran, calling the shots for the RP Youth Team in the FIBA Asia Youth Championships.
"I had a sleepless night, siguro mga 4 a.m. na ako nakakatulog," said Santiago. "During games, may mga konting adjustments, mostly on defense, same scenario pa din as when coach Franz was here."
JV Casio led La Salle with 29 points, 18 coming in the final canto as the Archers broke a 67-67 tie by hitting five straight points that made it a 74-69 contest with 2:58 left.
Peejay Barua added 17 markers while Rico Maierhofer tallied a double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds before fouling out.
In the first game, Baracael scored only two points in his comeback from a near-fatal shooting incident that remains unsolved until this time but was upbeat about his playing condition.
"Happy ako kasi nakabalik na ako at matutulungan ko na ang team at makakapaglaro, second chance na ito sa akin," said Baracael, who was fielded in the game with only two minutes and 16 seconds left in the first quarter.
He was fielded back in the third where his jumper gave the Tamaraws a 56-48 lead.
"Siguro gusto ko lang ma-feel niya yung laro ulit pero alam ko naman na hindi pa siya 100 percent so ang hiningi ko lang sa kanya ay 2 to 3 minutes. Ayos na sakin basta maka-contribute siya sa defense at sa rebounding," Capacio said of Baracael.
Baracael, who suffered a fractured rib because of the incident, was cleared by doctors to practice with the team two weeks ago but got involved in his first full contact practice only last Monday.
Inspired by the presence of their leader, the Tamaraws, behind Mark Barroca, Aldrech Ramos and Benedict Fernandez, overcame a faltering finish to notch their 9th win in 12 starts, a victory that propelled them to the semis for the first time since Arwind Santos led the Tamaraws to their 19th overall championship in 2005.
Barroca, who scored 26 points last Saturday against De La Salle, led FEU anew with 22 points, 15 of which came in the first half, while Reil Cervantes put in 12 points.
Ramos and Fernandez combined for only 15 points this time but hit crucial baskets down the stretch that stopped NU’s spirited challenge.
Trailing by eight entering the final canto, the Bulldogs unleashed a blistering 10-0 blast as Chris Catamora scored off a pass by Raymund Aguilar that gave NU a 58-56 lead with 4:54 left in the game.
But FEU reclaimed the lead as Ramos scored on a tough lay-in with 2:21 to go, 62-60, before coming up with several defensive plays to frustrate the Bulldogs this time around.
"Parang nabunutan ako ng tinik," said Capacio. "Mabuti na lang na-execute namin ang mga plays namin down the stretch. We’re really happy that we are in the Final Four,"
Jonathan Jahnke led NU with 15 points while Aguilar made 10 points, eight rebounds and three assists but suffered its fourth straight setback to fall down into the cellar with Adamson at 2-10.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
DLSU, FEU resume twice-to-beat race
By Jonas Terrado - Manila Bulletin - August 28, 2008Defending champion La Salle and Far Eastern University resume their chase for the other twice-to-beat privilege in the Final Four when they go up against separate rivals today in the UAAP basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Tamaraws and Green Archers, both toting similar 8-3 records, will not only try to book a spot in the Final Four but also remain in second place behind Ateneo in the team standings.
The Archers, who will play without head coach Franz Pumaren, collide with the University of Santo Tomas Tigers at 4 p.m. while the Tamaraws tangle with the National University Bulldogs at 2 p.m.
Pumaren left Monday for Tehran, Iran to handle the RP Youth team that will take part in the Asian Youth Championship. He will miss two of the last three games of La Salle.
The Tamaraws are on a rampage following their vengeful 83-75 win over the Archers last Sunday.
That will also be their main goal today as they try to avenge their 69-61 loss to the Bulldogs on Aug. 3. "Kailangan namin bumawi kasi first round talo kami," said Capacio. "Kasi period of adjustment nung time na yun wala kaming Robert (Kave), wala kaming Mac Baracael so ngayon maganda naka-adjust na kami without them."
Although they have managed to tie DLSU for second spot in the standings, Capacio wants to remain consistent before the end of the season.
"Siyempre natutuwa kami na number two kami pero hindi pa rin dapat kami maging kumpiyansa dapat trabaho pa din," he said.
FEU hopes to have another strong effort from Mark Barroca, who bedazzled La Salle, especially JV Casio, to finish with 26 points.
Capacio has plenty of offensive options with the consistent showing of Benedict Fernandez, backup guard Jens Knuttel and the frontline tandem of Reil Cervantes and Aldrech Ramos.
For the Bulldogs, they will again rely on veterans Edwin Asoro, Jonathan Jahnke, and Raymund Aguilar.
Still, Pumaren is confident that his assistants, led by Jack Santiago, and his players, are ready to face th challenge of the Tigers.
"I think my players are in good hands," Pumaren said before he left for Iran last Monday. "They know very well what to expect and I think my boys are really prepared, I believe that my veterans will lead this team."
Needing to bounce back from their tough loss to the Tamaraws, are Casio and Rico Maierhofer.
The Tigers are in a must-win situation since they trail the University of the East Warriors by 1 ½ games. And coach Pido Jarencio is fully aware of their situation.
"Basta ang crucial sa amin ay yung every quarter ng game against La Salle, hindi yung La Salle lang, one game at a time kami," said Jarencio.
Jarencio sees no difference in the absence of Pumaren.
"Walang advantage kasi player naman maglalaro eh," he said. "Siyempre yung system nandoon na, yung will na lang ng players baka ganun pa din, alam mo naman si coach Franz hindi naman nagpabaya doon sa team niya kaya siguro walang bago."
Jarencio is looking for a big game from reigning Most Valuable Player Jervy Cruz, Dylan Ababou and Francis Allera.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Tams gore Archers, claim share of 2nd
By Jonas Terrado - Manila Bulletin - August 24, 2008
Who’s afraid of La Salle’s JV Casio? Certainly not Mark Barroca, the wily guard of Far Eastern University.
The sophomore outshone the La Salle ace yesterday to help lift the Tamaraws to a vengeful 83-75 win over the Archers in the 71st UAAP basketball tournament at the PhilSports Arena.
In what could be his finest game so far, Barroca exploded for 13 points in the final quarter, including six in a row at one point, to finish with a career-high 26 points as the Tamaraws improved their record to 8-3, the same win-loss slate of their victims.
"This is my second year as coach of FEU, hindi ko ine-expect na mag number two kami" said Capacio. "Nakakagulat so siyempre nandun na kami sa number two, susubukan namin makuha ang twice-to-beat."
Barroca, who hails from Zamboanga City, shot 11-of-14 from the floor while grabbing seven rebounds in 31 minutes of play to beat the more popular Casio in their backcourt duel.
He and back-up guard Jens Knuttel limited Casio to just 15 points, a far cry from his 29-point performance in the team’s victory over National University.
Knuttel, a second-year Fil-German standout out of FEU-FERN, came off the bench to tally 11 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in 32 minutes.
"Super nilaro nila ngayon," said Capacio of his backcourt crew. "We limited Casio to just 15 points last game naka-29 sila so defensively and offensively, maganda pinakita ng backcourt ko."
Benedict Fernandez hit 14 points before spending the rest of the game on the bench due to cramps while Reil Cervantes added 13 points and five rebounds in the victory.
The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for La Salle coach Franz Pumaren, who is leaving next week for Tehran, Iran. Pumaren is also the coach of the RP Youth team that will see action in the Asian Youth Championships.
FEU built a commanding 52-41 lead in the third quarter only for the Archers to snatch it away with a one-point lead off a three-pointer by Casio, 59-58, with 6:36 left.
But Barroca hit six consecutive points before Cervantes and Knuttel scored each off two DLSU turnovers to pad their lead to 10 with 2:38 remaining.
"Grabe yung poise na pinakita ng mga bata, were down by one nung hinabol kami yung composure ng mga bata nandun so yung inaasam ko na last year na lumabas at least ngayon nakikita ko na," Capacio said. "Ako na siguro yung pinakamasayang coach sa Pilipinas kasi nagbubunga na yung sipag ng team so hopefully sana tuloy tuloy."
Rico Maierhofer led La Salle with 18 points and 13 rebounds with James Mangahas making 14 points on 6-for-13 shooting from the field.
Allera, who suffered a knee injury at the start of the season, scored 11 points in the second half alone to finish with 14 while shooting 3-of-7 from the three-point area. Bautista scored all of his eight points in the third quarter.
"Medyo na pick-up na namin yung rhythm namin basta kuha lang namin yung timing medyo OK na kami,"said UST coach Pido Jarencio. "Alam niyo naman yung mga bata e nagsusumikap kaso we fell short every game dahil siguro may mga injury pero this time papalakas na yung mga bata, wala nang nararamdaman."
Aaron Galapon led the Bulldogs with 12 points and eight rebounds. Edwin Asoro also finished with 12 points and 10 boards but shot a miserable 4-of-14 from the floor and 3-of-10 from the foul line.
Allera hit a triple while Bautista connected on two consecutive treys that enabled UST to grab the lead for good, 43-39, with 3:52 left in the third.
Who’s afraid of La Salle’s JV Casio? Certainly not Mark Barroca, the wily guard of Far Eastern University.
The sophomore outshone the La Salle ace yesterday to help lift the Tamaraws to a vengeful 83-75 win over the Archers in the 71st UAAP basketball tournament at the PhilSports Arena.
In what could be his finest game so far, Barroca exploded for 13 points in the final quarter, including six in a row at one point, to finish with a career-high 26 points as the Tamaraws improved their record to 8-3, the same win-loss slate of their victims.
"This is my second year as coach of FEU, hindi ko ine-expect na mag number two kami" said Capacio. "Nakakagulat so siyempre nandun na kami sa number two, susubukan namin makuha ang twice-to-beat."
Barroca, who hails from Zamboanga City, shot 11-of-14 from the floor while grabbing seven rebounds in 31 minutes of play to beat the more popular Casio in their backcourt duel.
He and back-up guard Jens Knuttel limited Casio to just 15 points, a far cry from his 29-point performance in the team’s victory over National University.
Knuttel, a second-year Fil-German standout out of FEU-FERN, came off the bench to tally 11 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in 32 minutes.
"Super nilaro nila ngayon," said Capacio of his backcourt crew. "We limited Casio to just 15 points last game naka-29 sila so defensively and offensively, maganda pinakita ng backcourt ko."
Benedict Fernandez hit 14 points before spending the rest of the game on the bench due to cramps while Reil Cervantes added 13 points and five rebounds in the victory.
The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for La Salle coach Franz Pumaren, who is leaving next week for Tehran, Iran. Pumaren is also the coach of the RP Youth team that will see action in the Asian Youth Championships.
FEU built a commanding 52-41 lead in the third quarter only for the Archers to snatch it away with a one-point lead off a three-pointer by Casio, 59-58, with 6:36 left.
But Barroca hit six consecutive points before Cervantes and Knuttel scored each off two DLSU turnovers to pad their lead to 10 with 2:38 remaining.
"Grabe yung poise na pinakita ng mga bata, were down by one nung hinabol kami yung composure ng mga bata nandun so yung inaasam ko na last year na lumabas at least ngayon nakikita ko na," Capacio said. "Ako na siguro yung pinakamasayang coach sa Pilipinas kasi nagbubunga na yung sipag ng team so hopefully sana tuloy tuloy."
Rico Maierhofer led La Salle with 18 points and 13 rebounds with James Mangahas making 14 points on 6-for-13 shooting from the field.
Allera, who suffered a knee injury at the start of the season, scored 11 points in the second half alone to finish with 14 while shooting 3-of-7 from the three-point area. Bautista scored all of his eight points in the third quarter.
"Medyo na pick-up na namin yung rhythm namin basta kuha lang namin yung timing medyo OK na kami,"said UST coach Pido Jarencio. "Alam niyo naman yung mga bata e nagsusumikap kaso we fell short every game dahil siguro may mga injury pero this time papalakas na yung mga bata, wala nang nararamdaman."
Aaron Galapon led the Bulldogs with 12 points and eight rebounds. Edwin Asoro also finished with 12 points and 10 boards but shot a miserable 4-of-14 from the floor and 3-of-10 from the foul line.
Allera hit a triple while Bautista connected on two consecutive treys that enabled UST to grab the lead for good, 43-39, with 3:52 left in the third.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
DLSU, FEU clash for 2nd
By Jonas Terrado - Manila Bulletin - August 23, 2008
Title contenders La Salle and Far Eastern University clash today in what could be the preview of their Final Four showdown in the 71st UAAP basketball tournament at the Philsports Arena.
The Green Archers and Tamaraws need a victory in their scheduled 4 p.m. encounter in order to gain a better seeding as the elimination round winds down to its last two weeks.
Clashing in the first game at 2 p.m. are University of Santo Tomas and National University.
With an 8-2 record, La Salle is hoping to catch up with bitter rival Ateneo for the top spot in the standings.
The Eagles boosted their bid for the No. 1 seeding with a 61-57 overtime win over University of the East on Thursday, a victory that improved their record to 10-1.
The Tamaraws, the No. 3 team with a 7-3 card, could tie the Archers with a victory.
Just like the Tamaraws and Archers, the Tigers are in dire need of a win to stay in contention for a berth in the semis. They are 1½ games behind the Red Warriors for the fourth and last semis spot.
La Salle coach Franz Pumaren sees another exciting showdown with FEU just like the first time they clashed in the tournament.
The Glenn Capacio-mentored Tamaraws, however, are coming off a 74-69 win over University of Santo Tomas also on Thursday, so Pumaren expects them to be on a war mode.
"It’s going to be tough, I think they are playing well despite being undermanned," said Pumaren. "They are playing with a lot of emotion because of what happened to (Mac) Baracael, so it’s going to be an important for us."
"Kung ganito lang ang nilalaro ng team walang problema sa next game," said Capacio. "But against La Salle, dapat consistent kami sa depensa (press break) namin kasi kapag nagka-turnover ka magkakaroon sila ng momentum."
The Tamaraws are hoping to avenge their 73-62 setback in the first hand.
The Archers will rely once more on veterans JV Casio and Rico Maierhofer while role players Peejay Barua, James Mangahas and rookie point guard LA Revilla are expected to provide the much-needed help.
Title contenders La Salle and Far Eastern University clash today in what could be the preview of their Final Four showdown in the 71st UAAP basketball tournament at the Philsports Arena.
The Green Archers and Tamaraws need a victory in their scheduled 4 p.m. encounter in order to gain a better seeding as the elimination round winds down to its last two weeks.
Clashing in the first game at 2 p.m. are University of Santo Tomas and National University.
With an 8-2 record, La Salle is hoping to catch up with bitter rival Ateneo for the top spot in the standings.
The Eagles boosted their bid for the No. 1 seeding with a 61-57 overtime win over University of the East on Thursday, a victory that improved their record to 10-1.
The Tamaraws, the No. 3 team with a 7-3 card, could tie the Archers with a victory.
Just like the Tamaraws and Archers, the Tigers are in dire need of a win to stay in contention for a berth in the semis. They are 1½ games behind the Red Warriors for the fourth and last semis spot.
La Salle coach Franz Pumaren sees another exciting showdown with FEU just like the first time they clashed in the tournament.
The Glenn Capacio-mentored Tamaraws, however, are coming off a 74-69 win over University of Santo Tomas also on Thursday, so Pumaren expects them to be on a war mode.
"It’s going to be tough, I think they are playing well despite being undermanned," said Pumaren. "They are playing with a lot of emotion because of what happened to (Mac) Baracael, so it’s going to be an important for us."
"Kung ganito lang ang nilalaro ng team walang problema sa next game," said Capacio. "But against La Salle, dapat consistent kami sa depensa (press break) namin kasi kapag nagka-turnover ka magkakaroon sila ng momentum."
The Tamaraws are hoping to avenge their 73-62 setback in the first hand.
The Archers will rely once more on veterans JV Casio and Rico Maierhofer while role players Peejay Barua, James Mangahas and rookie point guard LA Revilla are expected to provide the much-needed help.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Game Result: FEU 74 vs UST 69 (2nd Round)
FEU Tamaraws
74 Points
42 Rebounds
17 Assists
_8 Steals
_7 Blocks
25/74 (33.78%) FG
_6/24 (25.00%) 3P FG
18/26 (69.23%) FT
UST Growling Tigers
69 Points
46 Rebounds
15 Assists
_3 Steals
_4 Blocks
22/62 (35.48%) FG
_6/19 (31.58%) 3P FG
19/29 (65.52%) FT
Quarters: 21-21, 31-39, 41-54, 60-60, 74-69
74 Points
42 Rebounds
17 Assists
_8 Steals
_7 Blocks
25/74 (33.78%) FG
_6/24 (25.00%) 3P FG
18/26 (69.23%) FT
UST Growling Tigers
69 Points
46 Rebounds
15 Assists
_3 Steals
_4 Blocks
22/62 (35.48%) FG
_6/19 (31.58%) 3P FG
19/29 (65.52%) FT
Quarters: 21-21, 31-39, 41-54, 60-60, 74-69
Friday, August 15, 2008
Game Result: FEU 70 vs AdU 62 (2nd Round)
FEU Tamaraws
70 Points
44 Rebounds
18 Assists
_5 Steals
_5 Blocks
26/69 (37.68%) FG
_6/21 (25.57%) 3P FG
AdU Soaring Falcons
62 Points
39 Rebounds
14 Assists
_3 Steal
_6 Blocks
22/63 (34.92%) FG
_2/14 (14.29%) 3P FG
Quarters: 16-11, 32-30, 59-45, 70-62
70 Points
44 Rebounds
18 Assists
_5 Steals
_5 Blocks
26/69 (37.68%) FG
_6/21 (25.57%) 3P FG
AdU Soaring Falcons
62 Points
39 Rebounds
14 Assists
_3 Steal
_6 Blocks
22/63 (34.92%) FG
_2/14 (14.29%) 3P FG
Quarters: 16-11, 32-30, 59-45, 70-62
Eagles claw Tigers anew
By Jonas Terrado - Manila Bulletin - August 15, 2008
Not even the thunderstorm could cool off Ateneo star Chris Tiu yesterday.
In what could be his finest game in a stellar collegiate career, Tiu sizzled for a career-high 29 points as Ateneo blew past University of Santo Tomas, 85-76, to boost its Final Four bid in the UAAP basketball tournament on a wet day at the Philsports Arena.
The 5-foot-11 Tiu highlighted his game-long brilliance with three triples aside from posting a near-perfect 14-of-15 shooting from the free throw area to help the Eagles notch their 8th win in 9 games.
In the first game, Far Eastern University snapped a two-game losing streak behind Marlon Adolfo’s second-half explosion to beat Adamson University, 70-62.
Adolfo scattered 15 of his 18 points in the last two quarters as the Tamaraws erected a 14-point lead en route to their 6th win in 9 starts.
For the second time, Rabeh Al-Hussaini outshone reigning MVP and UST counterpart Jervy Cruz as the 6-foot-6 center tallied 24 points and five rebounds.
"Our top two players really played well, they really made some crucial shots in the end," said Ateneo coach Norman Black. "UST still hurt us on the boards but we were able to shoot a high percentage from the floor which really helped us out."
Black, however, remained cautious about their efforts before the end of the season.
"The key is that we understand that we are the best team but we have to play our A game every time, it’s not time for us to be confident," said Black. "Our aim is to get into the Final Four and play our best game come September."
To underscore his strength down low, Al-Hussaini converted 10 consecutive points at one point as Ateneo eventually took a 63-55 lead in the third while Tiu had 11 in the final canto, most of them from the stripe as the the Blue Eagles took a 75-62 edge.
That run was aided by a triple from Eric Salamat with 2:21 left in the game.
Salamat, still hampered by a discolated jaw, made 14 points in 21 minutes off the bench.
Cruz, the reigning Most Valuable Player, finished with 23 points and 18 rebounds, 13 of which came in the first half. Dylan Ababou finished with 17 points but missed four shots from the three-point arc with rookie Clark Bautista nailing 12 markers.
Ateneo grabbed an early 24-11 lead in the second quarter but Cruz and Ababou to combine for 18 points in the second quarter to cut the margin to 38-35 at halftime.
Adolfo, also hauled down 10 rebounds in his 29 minutes of action.
"Natutuwa ako at nagstep-up siya (Adolfo) bilang big man dahil ang daming foul trouble ng mga big men ko," FEU coach Glenn Capacio said.
Benedict Fernandez chipped in 14 points –all in the second half – while pointguard Mark Barroca added 13 markers.
FEU led 32-30 at halftime behind Barroca’s 10 points, but Adolfo and Fernandez conspired for 23 points for a 59-45 advantage in the third.
Adamson fell into a three-way tie for last place with NU and University of the Philippines with similar 2-7 cards.
Mike Galinato led Adamson with 12 points while Colina finished with a double-double of 10 markers and 11 boards.
Not even the thunderstorm could cool off Ateneo star Chris Tiu yesterday.
In what could be his finest game in a stellar collegiate career, Tiu sizzled for a career-high 29 points as Ateneo blew past University of Santo Tomas, 85-76, to boost its Final Four bid in the UAAP basketball tournament on a wet day at the Philsports Arena.
The 5-foot-11 Tiu highlighted his game-long brilliance with three triples aside from posting a near-perfect 14-of-15 shooting from the free throw area to help the Eagles notch their 8th win in 9 games.
In the first game, Far Eastern University snapped a two-game losing streak behind Marlon Adolfo’s second-half explosion to beat Adamson University, 70-62.
Adolfo scattered 15 of his 18 points in the last two quarters as the Tamaraws erected a 14-point lead en route to their 6th win in 9 starts.
For the second time, Rabeh Al-Hussaini outshone reigning MVP and UST counterpart Jervy Cruz as the 6-foot-6 center tallied 24 points and five rebounds.
"Our top two players really played well, they really made some crucial shots in the end," said Ateneo coach Norman Black. "UST still hurt us on the boards but we were able to shoot a high percentage from the floor which really helped us out."
Black, however, remained cautious about their efforts before the end of the season.
"The key is that we understand that we are the best team but we have to play our A game every time, it’s not time for us to be confident," said Black. "Our aim is to get into the Final Four and play our best game come September."
To underscore his strength down low, Al-Hussaini converted 10 consecutive points at one point as Ateneo eventually took a 63-55 lead in the third while Tiu had 11 in the final canto, most of them from the stripe as the the Blue Eagles took a 75-62 edge.
That run was aided by a triple from Eric Salamat with 2:21 left in the game.
Salamat, still hampered by a discolated jaw, made 14 points in 21 minutes off the bench.
Cruz, the reigning Most Valuable Player, finished with 23 points and 18 rebounds, 13 of which came in the first half. Dylan Ababou finished with 17 points but missed four shots from the three-point arc with rookie Clark Bautista nailing 12 markers.
Ateneo grabbed an early 24-11 lead in the second quarter but Cruz and Ababou to combine for 18 points in the second quarter to cut the margin to 38-35 at halftime.
Adolfo, also hauled down 10 rebounds in his 29 minutes of action.
"Natutuwa ako at nagstep-up siya (Adolfo) bilang big man dahil ang daming foul trouble ng mga big men ko," FEU coach Glenn Capacio said.
Benedict Fernandez chipped in 14 points –all in the second half – while pointguard Mark Barroca added 13 markers.
FEU led 32-30 at halftime behind Barroca’s 10 points, but Adolfo and Fernandez conspired for 23 points for a 59-45 advantage in the third.
Adamson fell into a three-way tie for last place with NU and University of the Philippines with similar 2-7 cards.
Mike Galinato led Adamson with 12 points while Colina finished with a double-double of 10 markers and 11 boards.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Sweet revenge for Blue Eagles
By Jonas Terrado - Manila Bulletin - August 10, 2008
Ateneo survived a late rally by Far Eastern University to eke out a vengeful 78-74 win and remain on top in the 71st UAAP basketball tournament at the PhilSports Arena.
The Blue Eagles pulled away in the second half with a huge 15-point cushion before warding off a late rally by the Tamaraws down the stretch to improve their win-loss record to 7-1.
"We really concentrated on our defensive rebounds because we gave FEU a lot of offensive rebounds," said Ateneo coach Norman Black. "They made a rally but luckily we have enough energy to hang on and get the win."
In the first game, University of Santo Tomas rode on the heroics of Jervy Cruz to open its second round assignments with a 97-83 victory over the struggling Adamson University.
Cruz, the reigning Most Valuable Player and the top player in the statistical points race after the first round, scored 29 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as he led four Tigers in double figures.
Eric Salamat, who dislocated his jaw in their victory against UST last Sunday, had a strong game off the bench for Ateneo with 18 points as he hit of 4-of-5 from way beyond the arc.
Chris Tiu and Rabeh Al-Hussaini contributed 16 points each while rookie sensation Ryan Buenafe chipped in 10 markers.
Salamat, a former San Sebastian Staglet, hit 10 points in a huge 15-3 blast bridging the third and fourth periods as Ateneo grabbed a commanding 67-52 lead with 8:10 left in the game.
But FEU made a huge run towards the end as Benedict Fernandez and Mark Barroca joined forces to cut Ateneo’s lead down to just two, 76-74, with 1:03 remaining.
However, Al-Hussaini scored off Riel Cervantes at the post with 51.9 ticks to go to seal the final score.
Cervantes led the Tamaraws with 14 points and six rebounds as they dropped their second straight game to fall to 5-3. Paul Sanga and Fernandez made 13 and 11 points apiece.
Ateneo erased a 27-19 deficit to take a 36-33 halftime margin off a triple by Jai Reyes at the buzzer.
The victory allowed UST to tie University of the East in the fourth spot with similar 4-4 win-loss record.
Mark Canlas chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds while Clark Bautista had another sterling performance with 12 points on 4-for-8 shooting from the three-point area.
"Dalawa lang naman sinabi ko sa mga bata, desire tapos yung commitment. Talagang dapat every game ibigay nila lahat, kapag meron yung tingin ko matibay kami kaya from the start pa lang aggressive kami," UST mentor Pido Jarencio said .
Meanwhile, defending champion De La Salle-Zobel stretched its unbeaten streak in juniors hostilities by defeating UST, 65-56, at the Blue Eagle gym.
Nico Elorde and Luis dela Paz led the Bengals with 14 and 13 points, respectively, while Matthew Capacio tallied 12 points and eight rebounds as DLSZ extended its win run to 8.
In the other juniors’ contest, National University defeated winless UPIS, 75-69, to improve to a 3-5 slate while handing the Pages their eighth straight setback.
UST took its biggest lead of the game at 20 points, 32-12, during the second quarter.
Cruz hit 12 markers in the first half to help the Tigers grab the comfortable 44-29 halftime lead.
But the Falcons slowly trimmed down the lead to five, 49-44, as Jerick Canada hit a fastbreak layup with 6:14 to go in the third frame.
The Espana-based dribblers, however, countered with an 11-3 run which was capped by Bautista’s triple to push the Falcons back in a shouting distance, 60-47, with 3:52 left.
While Adamson pulled closer at the end of the third, 70-61, the Tigers sealed the win as Cruz scored 11 points while Canlas tallied six markers in that final canto.
Big man Jan Colina and Paul Gonzalgo led the chare with 20 points apiece while Canada produced 15 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists for the Falcons who dropped to 2-4 to join host University of the Philippines and National University at the cellar.
UST point guard Japs Cuan played his first game since suffering a torn meniscus and made two points in eight minutes.
Ateneo survived a late rally by Far Eastern University to eke out a vengeful 78-74 win and remain on top in the 71st UAAP basketball tournament at the PhilSports Arena.
The Blue Eagles pulled away in the second half with a huge 15-point cushion before warding off a late rally by the Tamaraws down the stretch to improve their win-loss record to 7-1.
"We really concentrated on our defensive rebounds because we gave FEU a lot of offensive rebounds," said Ateneo coach Norman Black. "They made a rally but luckily we have enough energy to hang on and get the win."
In the first game, University of Santo Tomas rode on the heroics of Jervy Cruz to open its second round assignments with a 97-83 victory over the struggling Adamson University.
Cruz, the reigning Most Valuable Player and the top player in the statistical points race after the first round, scored 29 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as he led four Tigers in double figures.
Eric Salamat, who dislocated his jaw in their victory against UST last Sunday, had a strong game off the bench for Ateneo with 18 points as he hit of 4-of-5 from way beyond the arc.
Chris Tiu and Rabeh Al-Hussaini contributed 16 points each while rookie sensation Ryan Buenafe chipped in 10 markers.
Salamat, a former San Sebastian Staglet, hit 10 points in a huge 15-3 blast bridging the third and fourth periods as Ateneo grabbed a commanding 67-52 lead with 8:10 left in the game.
But FEU made a huge run towards the end as Benedict Fernandez and Mark Barroca joined forces to cut Ateneo’s lead down to just two, 76-74, with 1:03 remaining.
However, Al-Hussaini scored off Riel Cervantes at the post with 51.9 ticks to go to seal the final score.
Cervantes led the Tamaraws with 14 points and six rebounds as they dropped their second straight game to fall to 5-3. Paul Sanga and Fernandez made 13 and 11 points apiece.
Ateneo erased a 27-19 deficit to take a 36-33 halftime margin off a triple by Jai Reyes at the buzzer.
The victory allowed UST to tie University of the East in the fourth spot with similar 4-4 win-loss record.
Mark Canlas chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds while Clark Bautista had another sterling performance with 12 points on 4-for-8 shooting from the three-point area.
"Dalawa lang naman sinabi ko sa mga bata, desire tapos yung commitment. Talagang dapat every game ibigay nila lahat, kapag meron yung tingin ko matibay kami kaya from the start pa lang aggressive kami," UST mentor Pido Jarencio said .
Meanwhile, defending champion De La Salle-Zobel stretched its unbeaten streak in juniors hostilities by defeating UST, 65-56, at the Blue Eagle gym.
Nico Elorde and Luis dela Paz led the Bengals with 14 and 13 points, respectively, while Matthew Capacio tallied 12 points and eight rebounds as DLSZ extended its win run to 8.
In the other juniors’ contest, National University defeated winless UPIS, 75-69, to improve to a 3-5 slate while handing the Pages their eighth straight setback.
UST took its biggest lead of the game at 20 points, 32-12, during the second quarter.
Cruz hit 12 markers in the first half to help the Tigers grab the comfortable 44-29 halftime lead.
But the Falcons slowly trimmed down the lead to five, 49-44, as Jerick Canada hit a fastbreak layup with 6:14 to go in the third frame.
The Espana-based dribblers, however, countered with an 11-3 run which was capped by Bautista’s triple to push the Falcons back in a shouting distance, 60-47, with 3:52 left.
While Adamson pulled closer at the end of the third, 70-61, the Tigers sealed the win as Cruz scored 11 points while Canlas tallied six markers in that final canto.
Big man Jan Colina and Paul Gonzalgo led the chare with 20 points apiece while Canada produced 15 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists for the Falcons who dropped to 2-4 to join host University of the Philippines and National University at the cellar.
UST point guard Japs Cuan played his first game since suffering a torn meniscus and made two points in eight minutes.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Eagles try to get back at Tamaraws
By Jonas Terrado - Manila Bulletin - August 9, 2008
Last Thursday, defending champion La Salle and National University got back at their first round tormentors.
League-leading Ateneo hopes to do the same today against Far Eastern University as the Eagles seek to boost their Final Four bid in the UAAP basketball tournament at the PhilSports Arena.
The Blue Eagles were denied of a first-round sweep after losing to the Tamaraws, 72-66, last July 31. But they hope to erase that stigma when they clash with the Tamaraws at 4 p.m.
The Archers beat the University of the East Warriors, 70-62, while the Bulldogs ripped the University of the Philippines Maroons, 72-59.
Meanwhile, University of Santo Tomas hopes to start its second round campaign on a winning note when it tangles with Adamson University in the 2 p.m. opener.
In FEU’s win over Ateneo, coach Glenn Capacio leaned on big men Riel Cervantes, Aldrech Ramos and Benedict Fernandez who came through with clutch plays to frustrate the Eagles’ sweep bid.
It also negated the monster game of Rabeh Al-Hussaini, who finished with 33 points and 22 rebounds.
Coach Norman Black is expected to make key adjustments to exact sweet revenge.
"We just lost to them, it’s quite fresh in our minds so after the first round we started preparing for this game," Black said.
Aside from Al-Hussaini, who was running second in the statistical points race after the first round, Ateneo will also rely on Chris Tiu, Noy Baclao, and Eric Salamat.
FEU, for its part, hopes to bounce back from a stinging loss to erstwhile winless National University, 69-61.
Meantime, the Tigers relied on leading scorer Dylan Ababou and rookie Clark Bautista to score an 86-80 overtime win over the Falcons.
Despite getting a good review before the start of the tournament, the Tigers could only post a 3-4 record at the end of the first round. They are coming off a 64-57 defeat to Ateneo last Sunday.
Aside from Ababou, Jervy Cruz, last year’s MVP and Francis Allera have to play hard and connect to beat the Falcons again.
Adamson, meanwhile, has dropped its last three games to end the first round with a 2-5 card but coach Leo Austria is hoping that Marc Agustin, Mike Galinato, and Jerick Canada could recover from a scoring slump to reverse their floundering fortunes.
Last Thursday, defending champion La Salle and National University got back at their first round tormentors.
League-leading Ateneo hopes to do the same today against Far Eastern University as the Eagles seek to boost their Final Four bid in the UAAP basketball tournament at the PhilSports Arena.
The Blue Eagles were denied of a first-round sweep after losing to the Tamaraws, 72-66, last July 31. But they hope to erase that stigma when they clash with the Tamaraws at 4 p.m.
The Archers beat the University of the East Warriors, 70-62, while the Bulldogs ripped the University of the Philippines Maroons, 72-59.
Meanwhile, University of Santo Tomas hopes to start its second round campaign on a winning note when it tangles with Adamson University in the 2 p.m. opener.
In FEU’s win over Ateneo, coach Glenn Capacio leaned on big men Riel Cervantes, Aldrech Ramos and Benedict Fernandez who came through with clutch plays to frustrate the Eagles’ sweep bid.
It also negated the monster game of Rabeh Al-Hussaini, who finished with 33 points and 22 rebounds.
Coach Norman Black is expected to make key adjustments to exact sweet revenge.
"We just lost to them, it’s quite fresh in our minds so after the first round we started preparing for this game," Black said.
Aside from Al-Hussaini, who was running second in the statistical points race after the first round, Ateneo will also rely on Chris Tiu, Noy Baclao, and Eric Salamat.
FEU, for its part, hopes to bounce back from a stinging loss to erstwhile winless National University, 69-61.
Meantime, the Tigers relied on leading scorer Dylan Ababou and rookie Clark Bautista to score an 86-80 overtime win over the Falcons.
Despite getting a good review before the start of the tournament, the Tigers could only post a 3-4 record at the end of the first round. They are coming off a 64-57 defeat to Ateneo last Sunday.
Aside from Ababou, Jervy Cruz, last year’s MVP and Francis Allera have to play hard and connect to beat the Falcons again.
Adamson, meanwhile, has dropped its last three games to end the first round with a 2-5 card but coach Leo Austria is hoping that Marc Agustin, Mike Galinato, and Jerick Canada could recover from a scoring slump to reverse their floundering fortunes.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Harbour Centre, FEU Tamaraws join forces
Manila Bulletin - August 5, 2008
PBL five-time champion Harbour Centre yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with leading UAAP title contender Far Eastern University in a deal that is expected to boost their winning chances in their respective leagues.
"Our agreement is that we have to help each other out to keep our winning tradition going," said Harbour Centre owner Mikee Romero. "FEU is a tough team, so we hope we can help them achieve their goal this year. But I’m confident they (Tamaraws) can do it."
"They (Tamaraws) are young and promising players and we feel we can help them reach their full potential, but their program is already good so it’s just a matter of timing," added Romero.
Part of the two-year deal is that Harbour Centre will help FEU in its recruitment program and training of their players.
The Tamaraws finished in joint second with defending champion La Salle at 5-2 at the end of the first round elimination. Ateneo topped the first round elims with a 6-1 card.
After the UAAP season, at least 9 players from the FEU squad will get the chance to play for Harbour in the coming PBL where the Batang Pier are hoping to extend their championship run to six.
FEU team manager Anton Montinola expressed delight with their partnership with Harbour Centre, saying both ball clubs boast of a rich winning tradition.
"This is a perfect partnership since we both have a winning tradition and our players are already ripe for the PBL," said Montinola. "This is just the right time."
The Batang Pier made history in the PBL recently by becoming the first team to win five-straight championships.
The Tamaraws, on the other hand, share the honor with University of Santo Tomas as the winningest clubs in the prestigious collegiate league with 19 titles each.
Also present during the signing of MOU were team manager Erick Arejola, FEU athletic moderator Mark Molina, coach Jorge Gallent and Harbour Centre COO Edwin L. Jeremillo.
"We have only a two-year deal but it’s renewable. We can extend it to five or six years," said Arejola.
"We hope that other teams in the PBL will also help some schools."
Among the FEU players being eyed by Gallent are Benedict Fernandez, Ricky Cawaling, John Aldrech Ramos, Reil Crvantes, Andy Mark Barroca, Paul Joseph Sanga, Jen Dieter Knuttel, Edgar Tanuan and Jonblargs Alisbo.
"We can possibly send them abroad for next year’s UAAP tournament," said Arejola.
PBL five-time champion Harbour Centre yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with leading UAAP title contender Far Eastern University in a deal that is expected to boost their winning chances in their respective leagues.
"Our agreement is that we have to help each other out to keep our winning tradition going," said Harbour Centre owner Mikee Romero. "FEU is a tough team, so we hope we can help them achieve their goal this year. But I’m confident they (Tamaraws) can do it."
"They (Tamaraws) are young and promising players and we feel we can help them reach their full potential, but their program is already good so it’s just a matter of timing," added Romero.
Part of the two-year deal is that Harbour Centre will help FEU in its recruitment program and training of their players.
The Tamaraws finished in joint second with defending champion La Salle at 5-2 at the end of the first round elimination. Ateneo topped the first round elims with a 6-1 card.
After the UAAP season, at least 9 players from the FEU squad will get the chance to play for Harbour in the coming PBL where the Batang Pier are hoping to extend their championship run to six.
FEU team manager Anton Montinola expressed delight with their partnership with Harbour Centre, saying both ball clubs boast of a rich winning tradition.
"This is a perfect partnership since we both have a winning tradition and our players are already ripe for the PBL," said Montinola. "This is just the right time."
The Batang Pier made history in the PBL recently by becoming the first team to win five-straight championships.
The Tamaraws, on the other hand, share the honor with University of Santo Tomas as the winningest clubs in the prestigious collegiate league with 19 titles each.
Also present during the signing of MOU were team manager Erick Arejola, FEU athletic moderator Mark Molina, coach Jorge Gallent and Harbour Centre COO Edwin L. Jeremillo.
"We have only a two-year deal but it’s renewable. We can extend it to five or six years," said Arejola.
"We hope that other teams in the PBL will also help some schools."
Among the FEU players being eyed by Gallent are Benedict Fernandez, Ricky Cawaling, John Aldrech Ramos, Reil Crvantes, Andy Mark Barroca, Paul Joseph Sanga, Jen Dieter Knuttel, Edgar Tanuan and Jonblargs Alisbo.
"We can possibly send them abroad for next year’s UAAP tournament," said Arejola.
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