The defending champions National U Bullpups returns to the finals of the season 79 of the juniors basketball tournament of the UAAP after they turned back their finals nemesis last year De La Salle Zobel Junior Archers after a dominating 72-50 semis match.
The Bullpups had an early 17-8 lead in the opening quarter, going to the second period the Bullpups continues to contorl the game with a 22-12 quarter output to end the first half 39-51. The Blue Eaglets were able to bounce back in the third period after a 22-12 output to cut the lead of the Bullpups down to a 42-51, but going to the final period the Bullpups regained the momentum after a 21-8 run to take the match and the first finals seat.
John Lloyd Clemente scored a season high 28 points to lead the Bullpups back to the finals, while Jan Sobrevega gad 13 points as Zobel ends their season 79 campaign.
In the first game, the Ateneo Blue Eaglets beats down the FEU Baby Tamaraws 75-56 to force a do or die match this Friday.
The Baby Tamaraws failed to carry on the momentum they had in their first semis meeting with Ateneo, though they were able to keep the game close at 21-19 in the opening period, the Blue Eaglets were able to pull away in the second period after a dominant 26-14 output to push their lead up 47-33.
The Baby Tams entering the second half were able to keep the quarter scoring close, but they weren't able to cut the lead of the Blue Eaglets.
Dave Ildefonso ad SJ Belangel led the Blue Eaglets with 19 and 14 points respectively, Jason Credo added 1 points and Kai Sotto had a double double 11 points and 12 rebounds. On the side of the Baby Tamaraws, LJ Gonzales led the charge with 13 points, while Kenjie Roman scored 10 points.
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