#UAAP78 Day 14: UST & FEU Ends First Round On Top.

In the last game of the first round elimination of the UAAP Season 78 at the Big Dome in Cubao, the UST Growling Tigers escape past the young UE Red Warriors Squad

The Growling Tigers showed their dominance early in the game capitalizing on the struggling UE offense to build a huge 26-12 advantage to end the first quarter in their favor, in the second quarter the Red Warriors tried to catch up with UST trimming the huge lead down to an 11 point margin at the end of the half 44-33.

In the Second Half the Red Warriors were able to catch up with UST as they were able to take the lead down to just 2 points 56-58 less than two minutes in the third period, but UST finds answer to the run of UE to keep the lead at the end of the third period 60-56. The Red Warriors almost grabbed the lead in the end game closing in the 71-74 with 46 seconds left in the game but the Foul Trouble and Ed Daquioag's unstoppable performance left them behind.

Speaking of Unstoppable Ed Daquioag, he produced 34 points for the tigers to maintain the 6-1 record at the end of the second round, meanwhile Paul Varilla carried the Red Warriors with 25 points in this 4th straight loss of UE to end the first round 2-5

UST Growling Tigers 83: 

Daquioag 34, Ferrer 14, Vigil 14, Abdul 9, Sheriff 5, Lee 5, Lao 2 

UE Red Warriors 76:

Varila 25, Javier 12, De Leon 8, Palma 8, Batiller 5, Charcos 5, Sta Ana 4, Abanto 3, Derige 2, Gagate 2, Manalang 2. 

In the second game, the Far Eastern University Tamaraws prevails over the National University Bulldogs in the rematch of last years finals 61-59 to end first round on top along with UST wit 6-1 record.

The Tamaraws were off to a slow start early in the first period trailing behind the National U 11-8 with less than a minute remaining, though a buzzer beater three by Roger Pogoy gave FEU a 13-11 lead at the end of the first period. In the second period the Bulldogs were able to make a run to take a 30-24 lead their biggest lead over FEU in this game, but the Tamaraws didn't let NU to end the first half with a huge lead ending the second quarter 29-34.

In the second half FEU manages to take the lead back with the help of Monbert Arong and Mike Tolomia to end the third period 45-40.In the final period the Tamaraws were able to extend their lead to 10 at 50-40 to kick off the last 10 minutes of action, but NU made their runs to trim the lead down to 5 45-50 with less than 7 minutes left in the game, the Bulldogs even get closer at 52-55 but Mike Tolomia was there to save the Tamaraws shooting a cold blooded three to extend the lead of FEU up to 58-52.

Leading the charge for FEU is Mike Tolomia scoring 19 points, 11 of those points were made in the second half, the Tamaraws shares the top spot with UST at the end of the first round with a 6-1 win-loss record. meanwhile Alfred Aroga top scored for NU with 17 points and 14 rebounds as the Defending Champions ends the first round outside the top four with 3-4 record.

FEU Tamaraws 61: 

Tolomia 19, Belo 9, Pogoy 7, Escoto RU 5, Arong 4, Jose 4, Orizu 4, Tamsi 4, Trinidad 3, Escoto RI 2. 

NU Bulldogs 59: 

Aroga 17, Alolino 10, Neypes 10, Alejandor 7, Javelona 4, Morido 4, Abatayo 3, Salim 2. 

#NCAA91 Day 37: Arellano & Mapua Stays On The Final Four Race, San BedaTakes The First Semis Seat

In the second to the last game day of the elimination round of the 91st season of the NCAA, for the first game the Mapua Cardinals stays alive in the final four race after ending the season of the College of Saint Benilde Blazers 77-72.

Mapua showed their will to return into the Final Four as they led the Blazers 18-11 t the end of the first period, in the second CSB were able to tie the game 20-20 with 5 minutes remaining in the game, but the Cardinals were able to end the first half 33-28.

Entering the second half the CSB Blazers were able to grab the lead 36-35 with 6 minutes lef =t in the third period, but quickly Mapua gets the lead back to end the third period 54-48. In the final 10 minutes the of the game the Cardinals started to pull away taking a 71-56 lead with less than 3 minutes left in the game, inside the last two minute mark the Blazers manages to make a 16-6 run, but it was too late as Mapua already takes over the game.

Darell Menina top scored for the Cardinals with 17 points in the game, while Alfonso Saavedra led the CSB with 19 points to end the season with a 5-13 record.

Score:

Mapua Cardinals 77: Menina 17, Oraeme 15, Biteng 12, Nimes 9, Serrano 9, Isit 8, Nieles 5, Brana 2

CSB Blazers 72: Saavedra 19, Ongteco 14, Domingo JJ 10, Fajarito 7, Young 6, Jonson 5, Grey 4, Domingo JS 3, Sta Maria 2, San Juan 2.

In the second game the the Arellano Chiefs stays alive in the final four contention after beating the EAC Generals 98-90.

The Chiefs showed their will to return into the final four as they began the game with a 26-26 lead against EAC at the end of the first period, the lead continues to blow up as the shooting of Arellano gets hotter to end the first half 52-38.

In the third period again the Chiefs didn't let the Generals get near them as they continue to lead in double digit 56-40 to start the second half, EAC though they made some efforts to trim the lead down still Arellano bagged the lead at the end of the third 74-61.

In the fourth period the the Generals came back to life as they were able to trim the lead of Arellano to 5, 91-86 entering the last two minute mark of the game but Arellano's will to stay prevails as they cap off the win to turn back the Generals.

As usual Jiovani Jalalon again drives the Arellano Chiefs in winning this game with 31 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, meanwhile Sydney Onwubere top scored for the Generals with 24 points.

Arellano Chiefs 98 – Jalalon 31, Nicholls 15, Enriquez 11, Salado 11, Gumaru 8, Meca 7, Holts 4, Cadavis 4, De Guzman 3, Bangga 2, Tano 2.

EAC Generals 90 – Onwubere 24, Hamadou 20, Munsayac 15, Mejos 13, General 8, Bonleon 5, Diego 5.

In the final game, the San Beda Red Lions exacts revenge against their bitter rival Letran Knights 77-73 to book the first semis slot in the 91st season of NCAA sending a 5 way tie for the number 2,3,4,5,and 6 spot.

It was indeed a classic game between the two rival squads as their second meeting was far more intense than their first meeting where San Beda was just hapless and Letran was so dominant, In the start of the game San Beda led early in the first period 19-15, though the first part of the game was close San Beda made a quick run in the second period to take a 35-19 entering the last 5 minutes of the first half, the first half end with San Beda leading Letran 43-25.

In the second half the Red Lions continue to dominate Letran as their lead goes up to a 61-48 at the end of the third period, though the Knights were able to trim the lead of the Red Lions down to 8 with 7 minutes left in the game, but even with the run of Letran, San Beda held on to keep the lead and finally barging in the final four with twice to beat advantage.

Veterans Ola Adeogun, Baser Amer and Rookie Acee Soberano led the scoring for San Beda with 13, 10, and 11 points respectively, meanwhile Rey Nambatac, Mark Cruz and Jerrick Ballanza top scored for the Knights producing 16, 12, and 11 points respectively.

San Beda Red Lions 77 – Adeogun 13, Soberano 11, Amer 10, Tankoua 10, Koga 9, Mocon 9, Dela Cruz 8, Tongco 3, Cabanag 2, Sorela 2.

Letran Knights 73 – Nambatac 16, Cruz 12, Balanza 11, Luib 9, Quinto 8, Apreku 7, Racal 6, Sollano 2, Calvo 2.

Men's Health Philippines October 2015: Coco Martin and Kirst Viray

#UAAP78 Day 13: Adamson Ends First Round With First Win, La Salle Beats Rival Ateneo.

The Adamson University Soaring Falcons soars high to avoid ending the first round of elimination win less after defeating the now struggling University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons 73-68 in the 11am game of the Sunday game day of the 78th season of the UAAP at the Mall of Asia Arena. 

The Adamson Falcons capitalizes the sluggish start of the Maroons to take an early 21-14 edge at the end of the first period, in the second period UP tries to heat things up on their side but Adamson's shooting is way hotter as they started to pull away to end the first half 47-28.

Entering the second half Adamson's perimeter shooting was unstoppable leaving UP struggling behind in double digit deficit until the middle of the third, though the Fighting Maroons were able to trim the lead down Adamson finishes the third period with a 57-46 lead.

In the final quarter UP finally heats up shifting the momentum on their side trimming the lead to just 3 points 56-59 with 6:32 remaining and even taking over the lead 63-61 after a three by Dave Moralde in with less than 6 minutes remaining in the game, but the Rookie from Adamson Jerome Garcia was just unstoppable as he erases the hopes of the Fighting Maroons to make a comeback after sealing the win for the Falcons.

It was rookie Jerome Garcia that led the Adamson in outlasting the Fighting Maroons producing a career high 26 points, while Paul Desiderio carried the whole UP squad throughout the game scoring 26 points also. 

Score:

Adamson Falcons 73:

Garcia J. 26, Nalos 15, Tungcab 13, Sarr 8, Polican 5, Ochea 4, Margallo 2.

UP Fighting Maroons 68: 

Desiderio 26, Longa 9, Jaboneta 7, Dario 6, Kone 4, Amar 4, Prado 4, Moralde 3, Vito 3, Asilum 2.

In the second game the De La Salle University Green Archers edges their bitter rivals Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles 80-76 in the heated match up between the two teams last Sunday.

Ateneo started the game strong holding on to a huge 25-13 lead to end the first period, in the second period though La Salle were able to close in the game the offense of the Blue Eagles was just unstoppable as they extend their lead to a  35-20 lead with less than 6 minutes left in the game, Ateneo takes a 46-36 lead at the end of the first half.

Entering the second half La Salle was a different team slowly erasing the lead of Ateneo as the perimeter shooting of the Green Archers started to get hot as they were able to tie the game 61-61 at the end of the third, In the final quarter the though the Blue Eagles were able to keep the game close defensive lapses from the Blue side led to a complete turn around as the Green Archers grab the win away from Ateneo after a Josh Torralba winning three.

Jeron Teng top scored again for the Green Shirts with 18 points, meanwhile Kiefer Ravena top scored for the Blue Shirts with 19 points in this game.

Score:

De La Salle Green Archers 80: 

Teng 18, Torres 15, Perkins 13, Rivero 10, Torralba 9, Caracut 6, Tratter 4, Navarro 3, Muyang 2.

Ateneo Blue Eagles 76:

Ravena 19, Ikeh 13, Capacio 10, Gotladera 8, Pessumal 8, Tolentino 7, Pingoy 6, Apacible 2, Babilonia 2, Ma. Nieto 1.

Metro Magazine October 2015: Solenn Heussaff

#NCAA91 Day 37: CSB Gets Back To Back Win, Arellano Stays Alive

In the Tuesday game day of the NCAA, the College of Saint Benilde Blazers though they are already out of contention for the final four, they were able to get their first back to back win in the season after beating out the Lyceum Pirates 59-56.

Lyceum started the game strong leading the Blazers 9-12 at the end of the low scoring first quarter, but Saint Benilde bounces back to end the first half 29-25. In the second half Lyceum were able to tie the ball game and catch up with the Blazers to end the third period 43-all,

In the fourth quarter Saint Benilde grab the lead back to leave the Pirates at bay, though Lyceum were able to catch up 59-54 with few ticks left in the game back to back fouls from Saint Benilde trimmed their lead down to 59-56 but it was already late for a comeback for the Pirates as the Blazers already sealed the game.

Gerard Castor top scored for the Blazers with 14 points, meanwhile Joseph Gabayni scored a double double 14 points and 11 rebounds for Lyceum in losing effort.

Score:

CSB Blazers 59: Castor 14, Grey 13, Ongteco 12, Domingo JJ 6, Saavedra 5, Domingo JS 4, Sta Maria 2, Fajarito 2, Deles 1.

Lyceum Pirates 56: Gabayni 14, Ayaay 11, Alanes 10, Baltazar 6, Lacastesantos 6, Soliman 3, Marata 2, Mbida 2, Elmejrab 2, 

In the second game the Arellano Chiefs swept the San Beda Red Lions this season after defeating them 91-72.

Arellano entered the game eager to stay alive in the final four race as they know that if they will be defeated by the Red Lions they will be going down to 6th place, the Chiefs held on to an early 27-18 at the end of the first period to start the domination as the Red Lions struggles to get into groove as they fell 48-37 at the end of the first half.

In the third period San Beda were able to get close at 50-54 but Arellano made a 25-2 run to end the quarter at 73-56, In the fourth period Arellano already pulling away as the Red Lions continue to struggle as they were outscored by the Chiefs to stay alive in the final four race.

The Bus driver Jovanie Jalalon top scored in this game giving out 25 big points for the Chiefs to stay in contention, meanwhile Ola Adeogun was the lone bright spot in the struggling Red Lions producing 17 points.

Score:

Arellano Chiefs 91: Jalalon 25, Enriquez 15, Meca 11, Holts 10, Salado 10, Gumaru 9, Cadavis 6, Nicholls 5. 

San Beda Red Lions: Adeogun 17, Dela Cruz 10, Mocon 8, Soberano 7, Koga 6, Tankoua 6, Tongco 6, Amer 4, RReyes 2, Bonsubre 2, Presbitero 2, Sorela 2, 

FHM Philippines October 2015: Cindy Miranda, Danielle Castaño, and Queenie Rehmann

FHM Philippines features former Beauty Queens that represented the country in imternational events starting with Binbining Pilipinas 2013 Cindy Miranda, Cindy Represented the Philippines in the Miss Tourism Queen International of the same year where she placed in the Top 10. Next is Danielle Castaño, she represented the Philippines in the Miss World 2008 replacing Janina San Miguel, Danielle originally placed as 1st runner up . And the third is Miss World-Philippines 2012 Queenierich Rehman, she is the second winner of the beauty pageant franchise after it was separated from BPCI, Queenie placed in the Top 15 of the Miss World 2015, her beatboxing talent in the pageant earned her global attention though unfortunately she didn't won the award. 

#UAAP78 Day 12: Ateneo Gets Solo 3 Third, UST Grabs A Share Of The Top Spot

In the Wednesday game day of the 78th season of the UAAP at the Mall of Asia Arena, the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles sends the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons to their fourth straight loss after defeating them 56-43.

The Blue Eagles started strong even the game was a low scoring ball game edging UP 17-9 at the end of the first quarter, in the second quarter Ateneo manages to pull away as the fighting Maroons struggles to find their rhythm in the court as they were only able to score 8 points in the second to end the quarter 36-17.

Entering the second half the game slow down for Ateneo producing only 9 points in the third quarter letting the Fighting Maroons trimmed the lead down to 45-31 at the end of the third, though the Blue Eagles wasn't that aggressive anymore in the game UP failed to capitalized that falling to their fourth straight loss after starting the season at 2-0.

Kiefer Ravena and Von Pessumal scored 11 points for Ateneo in winning this game. Meanwhile, Paul Desiderio score 12 points for the State U, he was the lone player that scored in double digit for UP.

Score:

Ateneo Blue Eagles 56: 

Ravena 11, Pessumal 11, Apacible 8, Tolentino A. 8, Nieto MA 4, Gotladera 4, Pingoy 3, Capacio 2, Wong 2, Ikeh 1, Tolentino V. 1, Black 1. 

UP Fighting Maroons 43: 

Desiderio 12, Moralde 9, Prado 8, Amar 6, Asilum 5, Dario 2, Kone 1.  

In the second game UST's second half run save them again to outlast La Salle in the second game  77-61.

La Salle started the game with an 18-12 advantage at the end of the first period, though in the second quarter UST starts to get hot in their shooting to closed in, but still La Salle were able to control and take the lead at the end of the first half 33-31.

Entering the second half UST's three point shooting gave problems to La Salle as slowly the Tigers pulled away to end the third period with a huge 60-46 lead, in the final quarter La salle tried to make a comeback but UST's backcourt defense was just way too unstoppable.

Kevin Ferrer led the way for UST in this game scoring 17 points for the Tigers, while on the other side it was Jeron Teng who top scored for La Salle with 13 points.

Score:

UST Growling Tigers 77: 

Ferrer 17, Abdul 13, Daquioag 11, Vigil 10, Suarez 9, Lee 7, Bonleon 6, Sheriff 4

De La Salle Green Archers 61: 

Teng 13, Torralba 12, RIvero 10, Torres 8, Caracut 5, Perkins 4, Sargent 2, Muyang 2. 

Cosmopolitan Philippines October 2015: Jasmine Curtis Smith

Jasmine Curtis Smith debut on the cover of Cosmopolitan Philippines this October. 

#NCAA91 day 36: San Sebastian Slays Another Giant, JRU Continue Its Quest To Get Back In The Final Four

Even if they are already out of the final four contention, the San Sebastian College Recoletos Stags proves to be this season's Giant Slayer after they beat another league leading team this time the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Altas yesterday 91-87 at the Arena in San Juan.

The game started with Perpetual Help looking to close out the Stags easily leaving them behind 10-0 to start the first quarter, though the stags were able to bounce back to catch up still San Sebastian was trailing at the end of the first quarter 22-15, entering the second period the Stags were able to trim down the lead of the Altas even getting the taste of the lead for the first time at 38-40 but Perpetual Help manages to take the lead back to end the first half 41-40.

In the third quarter momentum finally shifted on the side of San Sebastian as they were able to take over the lead 55-57 with 1:36 left in the third, the Stags ended the third period 63-57. The fourth quarter was a close one as none of the two teams is letting anyone pull away, but with just a snap the Stags were able to ice the Perps to take away the lead.

San Sebastian's Jamil Otuouste, Bradwyn Guinto and Michael Calisaan scored 27, 25, and 15 points to best the trio from Perpetual Help Dagangon, Akhuetie, and Thompson who scored 22, 21, and 15 points respectively.

San Sebastian is already out of contention for the final four, but still they are left to battle JRU on Friday, Meanwhile, Perpetual Help is left to battle Letran. The Altas went down to 11-6 record to go down to #3.

Score:

San Sebastian Stags 91: Ortuouste 27, Guinto 25, Calisaan15, Fabian 9, Capobres 9, Costelo 4, Bulanadi 2. 

Perpetual Help Altas 87: Dagangon 22, Akhuetie 21, Thompson 15, Ylagan 10, Dizon 4, Gallardo 2.

In the second game. Even with a sick Paolo Pontejos, the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers bombed the Lyceum Pirates 64-55 to tie the #3 and #4 standings with Perpetual Help.

The determined Heavy Bombers show force against the Pirates to start the game strong ending the first quarter 16-9, though Lyceum continues to chase down the lead of the Heavy Bombers in the second  period JRU still manages to end the first half with a comfortable 34-25 lead over Lyceum.

Entering the second half the JRU ballooned their lead by 11 points as Teytey Teodoro hits a couple of three to keep the Pirates at bay, the Heavy Bombers ended the third period with a 51-43 lead to enter the fourth period. In final 10 minutes of the game, the Pirates were able to closed in to JRU 56-52, but the Heavy Bombers finally sealed win number 11 to barged in to the top four.

Teytey Teodoro led the Heavy Bombers with 32 points, he is the only one to score in double digit for JRU. Meanwhile Victor Nguidjol lead Lyceum in losing efforts.

The Heavy Bombers are set to face the San Sebastian Stags this Friday to determine if they will be able to seal their final four return or if they need to have a play off with the other 3 teams.

Score:

JRU Heavy Bombers 64: Teodoro 32, Pontejos 7, Poutouochi 7, Dela Virgen 6, Cruz 4, Estrella 3, Dela paz 2, Grospe 2, Lasquety 1.

Lyceum Pirates 55:  Nguidjol 13, Gabayni 11, Marata 9, Mbida 9, Ayaay 4, Bulawan 4, Sunga 3, Soliman 2.