#UAAP78 Day 16: FEU Sweep Ateneo, UST Outlasts La Salle

In the 11am game of the Sunday offering of the 78th season of the UAAP at the Araneta Coliseum. The Far Eastern University Tamaraws swept the Ateneo Blue Eagles 66-61 to remain on top of the standings.

Contrary to their first meeting in the season, the second game between the Tamaraws and the Eagles was more intense and close as both squads didn't let each other make any runs to take a huge lead even ending the first period tied at 19 and ending the third period tied at 47.

Even if they are in foul trouble in the first three quarters, the Tamaraws played smart basketball entering fourth period, pushing Ateneo first to foul trouble with more than 5 minutes left in the game, FEU held on to a thin gap between them and the Blue Eagles at 59-56 with less than two minutes left in the game.

Leading the charge for FEU is Mac Belo giving out 12 big points for the Tamaraws to take a 7-1 win-loss record, adding to that is Russell Escoto and Roger Pogoy who scored 10 points each in this game. Meanwhile, the Blue Eagles found a new scorer in Rookie Adrian Wong, who had a career high 14 point in this game, still Kiefer Ravena top scored with 15 points as Ateneo drops to 4-4.

FEU Tamaraws 66 

Belo 12, Ru. Escoto 10, Pogoy 10, Tolomia 8, Iñigo 7, Tamsi 6, Dennison 4, Arong 3, Jose 2, Orizu 2, Trinidad 2

Ateneo Blue Eagles 61

Ravena 15, Wong 14, Pessumal 8, Gotladera 7, Black 6, Ikeh 6, Babilonia 3, A. Tolentino 2.

In the 4pm game, the University of Sto Tomas completes a comeback to beat the De La Salle Green Archer 81-79.

La Salle was leading in the first three quarters, though early in the first quarter UST were able to tae an 11-7 lead with 5 minutes left still the Green Archers were able to take a single point advantage with a 22-21 lead. In the next quarter La Salle extends their lead to a 28-21 run even making it a 45-37 lead at the end of the first half.

In the second half UST's outside shooting starts to get hot as they were able to trim the lead of La Salle down 66-59, Entering the final period UST finally took over the lead after a three by Rookie Marvin Lee at 73-71, but La Salle quickly answered it with a basket from Prince Rivero to tie the ball game at 73. UST's offense was just on fire in the final minute of the game to take an 81-76 lead.

Rookie Marvin Lee steps up this game scoring a game high 13 points to tie UST with FEU in the top spot, meanwhile Jeron Teng top scored for La Salle with 16 points.  


UST Growling Tigers 81

Abdul 18, Daquioag 17, Ferrer 15, Vigil 13, Lee 13, Sheriff 3, Bonleon 2, 

De La Salle Green Archers 79 

Teng 16, Rivero 13, Torralba 12, Torres 11, Tratter 7, Perkins 6, Sargent 6, Navarro 5, Langston 3.

#UAAP78 Day 15: UP Wins Again, UE Stuns The Defending Champs

In the first game of the Saturday games of the 78th season of the UAAP at the Mall of Asia Arena, the UP Fighting Maroons after losing 5 straight games in the first round finally were able to notch another win opening the second round wining against the Adamson Soaring Falcons 89-84.

In their past few games the Maroons lost their fighting form as they struggle to find a leader inside the court, even losing one of their rookie big man in their last game in the first round, but entering the second round the slopping Iskos from UP were able to avenge their loss against the Falcons in the first round as they were able to control the pace of the game to lead Adamson 44-36 at the end of the first half of the game.

In the second half the Adamson Falcons tried to bounce back and keep the game close as possible, but still the Fighting Maroons are eager to get back on track they were able to push the lead up to 12 points 49-37 with less than seven minutes left in the third, the Maroons were able to finish the third with a 68-56 lead.

In the final period the Maroons were able to post a 76-61 lead over Adamson, but the Falcons were able to make a 10-0 run to close in at a 76-71, but the determined UP squad were able to held on to their lead to foil Adamson's comeback in the game..

Henry Asilum, Jett Manuel, Diego Dario, and Agustini Amar led the Fighting Maroons in this game scoring 19,16, 14, and 13 points respectively, while Pape Sarr scored 18 points for the Falcons in this loss.

UP Fighting Maroons 89 

Asilum 19, Manuel 16, Dario 14, Amar 13, Desiderio 8, Longa 8, Juruena 7, Moralde 2, Harris 2

Adamson Falcons 84

Sarr 18, Garcia J 12, Margallo 11, Nalos 8, Ng 8, Capote 7, Tungcab 5, Garcia C 5, Escalambre 5, Polican 3, Ochea 2

In the second game the UE Red Warriors also snapped their losing streak after beating the defending champions NU Bulldogs 52-47.

The defending champs were able to open the game on a high note, though the game was a low scoring ball game, they were able to take over the lead at the end of the first half 28-21, Second half was a different story as the Red Warriors comes back to life as they were able to take the lead fro the first time at 36-34 with less than two minutes remaining in the third period.

The Red Warriors were able to control the final period as they were able to take a 45-39 advantage with less than 5 minutes left in the game, the Bulldogs tried to regain the lead but UE's defense didn't let them take the lead as the Red Warriors pushes the Defending Champions on the brink of dethronement as they now dropped to 3-5 record.

Veteran Red Warrior Chris Javier led UE in this win with 17 points, meanwhile on the other side It's Alfred Aroga who led the Bulldogs with 11 points.

UE Red Warriors 52 

Javier 17, Varilla P 10, Abanto 7, Charcos 4, Palma 4, De Leon 4, Batiller 3, Varilla J 2, Gagate 2.

NU Bulldogs 47 

Aroga 11, Neypes 9, Diputado 8, Alolino 6, Salim 4, Celda 4, Alejandro 3, Tansingco 2

#NCAA91 Day 38: JRU and Mapua Enters Play offs, Letran Secures Twice To Beat Advantage.

In the last day of eliminations in the 91st season of NCAA, the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers forces a three way tie after beating the  San Sebastian Stags 91-88.

Determined to return to the final four the JRU Heavy Bombers showcase their dominance over San Sebastian early in the first period leaving the Stags behind 23-17, though in the second quarter San Sebastian were able to catch up still the Heavy Bombers were able to finish the first half on top 43-38.

Entering the second half a more aggressive JRU squad entered the court as they extend their lead to 13 53-40 with 7 minutes left in the game, though the Stags were able to trim the lead down to 10 via a three point shot by Spencer Pretta, Paolo Pontejos hot shooting still lifts the Heavy Bombers back to a 12 point lead to end the third period 68-56. In the fourth quarter the Heavy Bombers continues to bombard San Sebastian as they were able to extend the lead to a huge 22 point deficit at 88-66 with just few ticks remaining on the shot clock.

The hot shooting Paolo Pontejos carried the JRU Heavy Bombers with 23 points, meanwhile Bradwyn Guinto led the Stags in this defeat with 14 points as San Sebastian ends their Season 91 campaign with a 6-12 win-loss record.

JRU Heavy Bombers 91 – Pontejos 23, Estrella 11, Balagtas 8, Lasquety 6, Cruz 6, Teodoro 6, Grospe 6, Sanchez 5, Poutouochi 5, Abdul Wahab 5, Dela Paz 3, Dela Virgen 3, David 3, Astilla 2

San Sebastian Stags 69 – Guinto 14, Calisaan 13, Ortuoste 10, Bulanadi 7, Pretta 6, Sibal 5, Santos 4, Fabian 4, Costelo 3, Capobres 3.

In the second game the Mapua Cardinals pushes off a play off match against the Arellano Chiefs after they put up a huge victory over the EAC Generals 88-61.

The EAC Generals started the game strong leading the Mapua Cardinals 12-7 with 1:42 remaining in the first quarter, but Mapua were able to chase the Generals to take over the lead 15-14 at the end of the first period, In the second period it was a tit for tat game as both squads started to exchange lead even tying the game at 26-26 with 6 minutes left in the quarter, though  the Cardinals were able to end the first half 41-38.

Entering the second half the Cardinals starts to pull away as they were able to limit the scoring of EAC to just 11 points in the third period to lead 61-49. In the final quarter Mapua showed dominance over the Generals as they extend their lead to 19 72-53 with 7:28 left in the game.

Allwell Oraeme, Darell Menina, Mark Brana, Josan Nimes, JP Nieles, and CJ Isit scored in double digit in this game as the Cardinals will move to a play offs this Tuesday against the Arellano University Chiefs at the Mall of Asia Arena at 2pm, meanwhile Sydney Onwubere top scored for the Generals to end their season 91 campaign at the bottom of the standing with a 2-16 win-loss record.

Mapua Cardinals 88 – Oraeme 16, Menina 14, Brana 14, Nimes 13, Nieles 12, Isit 11, Biteng 3, Serrano 3, Aguirre 2.

EAC Generals 63 – Onwubere 21, Hamadou 11, General 8, Munsayac 8, Diego 8, Mejos 5, Bonleon 2.

In the final match the Letran Knights snatches the second twice to beat advantage as they send the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Altas out of the Final Four Race after four years after defeating them big time 93-64.

The Knights showcased their will to win in this game against the Perps showing dominance early on the game to take a 21-10 lead at the end of the first period. The Altas showing no signs of fighting back in the second period Letran took advantage of it to balloon their lead up by as much as 21 points  35-14 with 5:50 left in the first half.

In the second half Letran's offense was just unstoppable as they continue to push their lead up giving the Altas a hard time recovering in the game ending the quarter down by 30 at 72-42. Entering the last 10 minutes of the game the Perps defense and offense finally collapsed as the Knights run away with a huge lead sealing the deal and kicking the Altas out of the Final Four race.

Mark Cruz and Kevin Racal combined 33 points for the Knights in this game, Letran will face San Beda this Tuesday for the battle for the number one spot at 4pm at the MOA Arena, meanwhile Prince Eze top scored for the Perps with 24 points as they bowed out of the season with a n 11-7 win-loss record.


Letran Knights 93 – Cruz 18, Racal 15, Luib 10, Publico 10, Balanza 8, Quinto 8, Sollano 6, Nambatac 6, Gedaria 5, Bernabe 3, Apreku 2, Balagasay 2.

Perpetual Help Altas  64 – Eze 24, Akhuetie 13, Thompson 7, Pido 6, Dizon 5, Dagangon 4, Oliveria 2, Coronel 2, Ylagan 1.

21-10, 50-26, 72-42, 93-64

#UAAP78 Men's Basketball Second Round Schedule

October 10, MOA

2pm UP vs Adamson 

4pm NU vs UE

October 11, Araneta Coliseum

11am FEU vs Ateneo

4pm UST vs La Salle 

October 14, Araneta Coliseum

2pm La Salle vs UE 

4pm FEU vs UP

October 17, MOA

2pm Ateneo vs Adamson 

4pm UST vs NU

October 18, MOA

2pm UE vs UP

4pm FEU vs La Salle

October 21, Araneta Coliseum

2pm NU vs Adamson

4pm Ateneo vs UST

October 24, Araneta Coliseum 

2pm La Salle vs Adamson 

4pm FEU vs UE 

October 25, MOA

2pm Ateneo vs NU

4pm UP vs UST

October 28, MOA 

2pm Adamson vs FEU 

4pm NU vs La Salle 

November 4, Araneta Coliseum 

2pm UST vs UE

4pm UP vs Ateneo 

Nobember 7, Araneta Coliseum 

2pm UE vs Adamson 

4pm FEU vs UST

November 8, Araneta Coliseum

11am NU vs UP 

4pm Ateneo vs La Salle

November 11, Araneta Coliseum 

2pm UST vs Adamson 

4pm UP vs La Salle 

November 14, MOA

2pm Ateneo vs UE 

4pm NU vs FEU 

Miss Globe 2015

Miss Philippines Ann Lorraine Colis was crowned as Miss Globe 2015 Thursday Night at the Rose Theater in Toronto, Canada, that's Friday morning here in the Philippines, Colis was the first Filipino to win the crown besting other 40+ candidates all over the world.

Photos Courtesy to Bb. Pilipinas (Official) Facebook Page

 Miss Albania placed 1st Runner Up , 2nd Runner Up goes to Miss Macedonia, Miss China was named 3rd Runner Up, and Miss France placed 4th Runner Up. This is the first time that the Philippines sent a candidate in this 42 year old pageant, also Colis is the first Binibini to compete internationally.

#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