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NUNS, DLSZ complete UAAP Boys’ Basketball Final Four cast, eliminate UE, Adamson
With two games remaining in the elimination round, the UAAP Season 88 High School Boys’ Basketball Final Four is officially set.
National University Nazareth School and De La Salle Zobel secured victories on Wednesday afternoon at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City, joining Far Eastern University-Diliman and Ateneo de Manila University in the post-season.
The Junior Archers defeated the Adamson University Baby Falcons, 71-59. On the other hand, the Bullpups claimed an 80-73 win over the University of the East Junior Warriors.
The Bullpups are making their 14th straight Final Four appearance since 2009.
“Proud ako sa mga bata dahil hindi nga naging maganda yung simula namin, pero tinrabaho nila ito para makaabot kami ulit sa Final Four,” said Bullpups head coach Kevin De Castro, who has never missed a Final Four since taking the helm in UAAP Season 85.
(C) UAAP Season 88 Media Team
Meanwhile, the Junior Archers return to the Final Four for the first time since Season 79 (2017).
“This means a lot. Sabi ko nga sa kanila, just going into this game, my emotions were all over the place. To be in this situation again na mabigyan kami ng opportunity to make the Final Four does not only mean a lot to me, but it also means a lot to coach Boris [Aldeguer],” said new Junior Archers head coach Gian Nazario.
“Aldeguer was really the architect of this program, and just to be given a chance to handle the team for him and for the program of Zobel, it means a lot na nadala ko ulit yung school sa Final Four,” he added, noting his role as lead deputy to Green Archers coach Topex Robinson.
Earlier, FEU-Diliman and Ateneo had already secured their semifinal spots with wins over University of the Philippines Integrated School (103-52) and University of Santo Tomas (90-83), respectively.
The Bullpups (10-2), the Baby Tamaraws (10-2), and the Blue Eagles (9-3) are still battling for the twice-to-beat advantages.
NUNS played one man short against UE as Mot Matias served a one-game suspension for incurring his second unsportsmanlike foul during their 92-60 win over UPIS last Saturday.
In Matias’ absence, Chad Cartel stepped up with 24 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block.
“Very happy [and] gusto ko magpasalamat kay Lord kasi binigyan kami ng test and challenge this game. Sabi ko nga sa kanila, siguro tinetest tayo ni Lord dahil wala si Mot, pero nagawan namin ng paraan dahil this team is full of surprises,” de Castro said.
“Kumbaga, wala si Mot, pero hindi namin naramdaman na wala siya dahil ang daming nag-step up. Very proud ako kasi yung captain ball ko in Chad, nag-deliver today,” he added.
Holding a slim 40-36 halftime lead, NUNS intensified its attack in the third quarter with an 11-2 run. Two consecutive inside hits from Cartel and returning Malian center Moussa Diakite pushed the lead to 51-38 with 5:46 left in the frame.
The Bullpups ended the third quarter with a 63-51 cushion and widened the gap in the fourth with a 9-3 run. A four-point spurt from Cartel and a triple from Miekho Natinga built an 18-point lead at 72-54 with under seven minutes remaining.
(C) UAAP Season 88 Media Team
UE responded with a 15-4 run led by Jamal Diaz, Ethan Aguas, and Sizco Roquid, narrowing the gap to 76-69 with 41 seconds left. But Corian Cabantog and Rob Celiz sealed the win with perfect free throws.
Diakite, returning from a minor injury, contributed 16 points, 18 rebounds, five blocks, two assists, and one steal. Shaun Lucido added 16 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, while Cabantog finished with eight points, six rebounds, and one assist.
Meanwhile, Yusuf Mikailu led DLSZ against Adamson with 21 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 22 rebounds, and six blocks.
Seeking to recover from a sluggish first half, DLSZ regained momentum in the third quarter, scoring 20 points while limiting Adamson to just eight. Key plays included a Mark Borrero layup, a six-point spurt by Maco Dabao, and a Kio Favis layup, turning a 34-36 deficit into a 54-44 lead heading into the final period.
A Mikailu hit, a Dabao layup, and a Jake Alpapara triple extended DLSZ’s lead to 67-52 with 4:35 remaining, effectively putting the game out of reach and improving their record to 7-5.
(C) UAAP Season 88 Media Team
DLSZ’s second-half defense was crucial, holding Adamson to just 6-of-33 shooting after a 14-of-34 first-half performance.
Dabao contributed 15 points, 10 rebounds, three steals, one block, and one assist, while Nino Ferrer had 13 points and one steal. Mark Borrero added eight points, 10 assists, and five rebounds.
UST, UE, and Adamson are tied from fifth to seventh with 4-8 slates.
For UE, Roquid led with 18 points, eight assists, four rebounds, three steals, and one block, while Diaz also had 18 points, plus two rebounds and two assists. Mhico Abellar added 13 points on 4-of-5 three-point shooting, and Eoin Braga chipped in seven points, three rebounds, and one block.
Adamson, missing the Final Four for the first time since Season 80 (2018), was led by Jarl Artango with 20 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Then Rookie guard Fran Flores added 12 points, four rebounds, two blocks, and one steal.
The Scores:
Third Game:
DLSZ (71) – Mikailu 21, Dabao 15, Ferrer 13, Borrero 8, Favis 6, Atienza 5, Alpapara 3, Arejola 0, Llamas 0, Dimayuga 0, Luna 0.
AdU (59) – Artango 20, Flores 12, Frogoso 6, Jenodia 5, Bautista 4, Matillano 4, Garcia 3, Gomez 2, Babad 2, Alcartado 1.
Quarterscores: 15-19, 34-36, 54-44, 71-59.
Fourth Game:
NUNS (80) – Cartel 24, Lucido 16, Diakite 16, Cabantog 8, Figueroa 7, Celiz 2, Tulabut 2, Bouzina 2, Juan 0, Matias 0, Timbang 0.
UE (73) – Roquid 18, Diaz 18, Abellar 13, Braga 7, Aguas 6, Edoukou 5, Lorenzo 4, Oraa 2, Timbol 0, Bual 0, Delos Reyes 0, Orca 0.
Quarterscores: 22-21, 40-36, 63-51, 80-73.
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University of the Philippines fended off Adamson University, 82-70, to solidify its hold on first place in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.
The Fighting Maroons improved to 8-2 with their sixth consecutive victory, establishing a one-game cushion over the NU Bulldogs in the standings while keeping their bid for a sixth straight Final Four appearance on track.
“Kahit na hindi pumapabor sa akin ‘yung laro and ‘yung situation ng game, bale hindi ko pinanghinaan ng loob. ‘Di ako nagmukmok sa gilid. Sumunod pa rin ako sa game plan and sa coaches ko,” said Rey Remogat, who bounced back from a scoreless outing in his previous game with 12 points, six assists, and four rebounds.
(C) UAAP Season 89 Media Team
James Payosing led the Fighting Maroons with 15 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Dikachi Ududo posted a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Elliot Dimaculangan chipped in 11 points and three rebounds.
After shaking off a slow start, UP seized control with a 13-3 run in the second quarter to build a 14-point advantage at halftime.
The Fighting Maroons maintained their double-digit lead through the third quarter, but the Soaring Falcons mounted a comeback in the fourth, cutting the deficit to single digits after a Matt Erolon triple, 70-62.
Although an Earl Medina three-pointer once again trimmed the gap to eight, Adamson suffered a huge blow when Erolon went down with cramps with 4:40 remaining.
UP capitalized on the setback, responding with a Veejay Pre jumper before Remogat delivered the dagger from beyond the arc with 2:20 left to put the game out of reach.
With Erolon still sidelined, Remogat added a scoop layup to further cement the Fighting Maroons’ victory with 1:34 remaining.
Adamson was also without Precious Jonah, who injured his right leg in a collision while boxing out with teammate Medina and FEU’s Elias Gish during the Soaring Falcons’ previous game against the Tamaraws.
Remogat has fully embraced his leadership role for the Fighting Maroons, earning praise from the coaching staff for his competitive spirit and composure.
“Well, si Noy, he’s never afraid of the limelight. ‘Yung fight na meron siya, hindi lang sa basketball, and I think nagta-translate siya sa loob ng court. Second nature na sa kanya,” said UP assistant coach Christian Luanzon.
UP will look to strengthen its hold on the top spot when it faces Katipunan rival Ateneo de Manila University on Saturday at the same venue.
(C) UAAP Season 89 Media Team
The Soaring Falcons, meanwhile, dropped to 4-6, tying the UST Growling Tigers for sixth place and further hurting their Final Four hopes.
Erolon paced Adamson with 20 points, while Monty Montebon contributed 13 points and four rebounds in the loss. Mat Edding and Ray Allen Torres added 10 points apiece.
Adamson will seek to snap its three-game losing streak when it takes on the struggling University of the East on Saturday, also at the Big Dome.
The Scores:
UP 82 — Payosing 15, Remogat 12, Ududo 12, Dimaculangan 11, Bayla 7, Pre 6, Yñiguez 6, Alter 4, Briones 3, Palanca 2, Stevens 2, Maga 2.
AdU 70 — Erolon 20, Montebon 13, Edding 10, Torres 10, Medina 6, Anabo 4, Cañete 3, Ojarikre 2, Cruz-Dumont 1, Tumaneng 1, Demisana 0, Perez 0, Pacquiao 0, Mangaron 0.
Quarterscores: 19-17, 45-31, 68-58, 82-70.
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Far Eastern University learned its lesson from the first round, holding off Adamson University, 73-66, to snap its three-game losing streak in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.
The Tamaraws opened the season with a 56-53 defeat to the Soaring Falcons after blowing a nine-point lead, 46-37, entering the fourth quarter.
This time around, FEU made sure to protect its advantage, preserving a 58-44 lead heading into the payoff period to secure the victory.
The Tamaraws started their campaign with four consecutive wins but quickly stumbled into a three-game skid before Wednesday’s triumph. The win pushed FEU above .500 at 5-4, tying it with De La Salle University and Ateneo de Manila University for third place.
Meanwhile, Adamson slipped to 4-5, tying it with the University of Santo Tomas for sixth place.
The Soaring Falcons also suffered a setback when Nigerian center Precious Jonah injured his right leg following a collision with teammate Earl Medina and Tamaraw rookie Elias Gish during a boxout at the 5:51 mark of the third quarter. Jonah did not return to the game.
Both teams will return to the SMART Araneta Coliseum next Wednesday, November 4. FEU will face the University of the East at 2:30 p.m., while Adamson will take on league leader University of the Philippines at 5 p.m.
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Adamson University claimed the silver medal after finishing with a 5-1 record in the fifth Asian Universities Women’s Softball Asia Cup on Monday.
The Lady Falcons’ lone loss came on opening day, when they suffered a narrow 0-2 defeat to Japan just hours after beating Hong Kong, 7-0.
However, the tournament at Fu-Hsing Softball Stadium in Puli, Taiwan, was suspended for two days due to Typhoon Champi, forcing organizers to change the competition format to a single round-robin.
Upon resumption on Thursday, Adamson dominated Singapore, 12-2, before shutting out India, 15-0, to improve to a 3-1 record heading into the final day.
Against host Chinese Taipei, the Lady Falcons continued their offensive surge, collecting 15 hits in an 8-2 victory.
Neo Mahinay tallied three RBIs while hitting .500, while Roma Cruz went 3-for-3 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored. Rhea Manalo added two RBIs, while Victoria Magbanua, Reyae Villamin, and Mea Tubongbanua recorded two hits apiece.
Glory Alonzo and April Minanga split pitching duties, with Alonzo closing out the contest with two strikeouts.
In their virtual battle for silver against South Korea, Adamson rallied for a 6-3 victory, scoring five runs across the fourth and fifth innings.
Trailing after South Korea scored three runs in the bottom of the third, the Philippines began its comeback in the fourth when Cruz blasted a solo home run.
The Lady Falcons added two more runs in the frame, highlighted by Jane Sigue’s sacrifice fly, before breaking the game open with a three-run fifth inning.
Jhaycel Roldan delivered the key hit with a two-run double to left-center field, bringing home Cruz and Tubongbanua. Villamin also scored on a wild pitch as the Philippines took control of the contest.
Alonzo earned the win for Adamson.
Japan went on to sweep the tournament.
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