Ateneo 69, FEU 72
-Perhaps just a case of bad decision-making during the last stretch. In the end, it was only by a stroke of luck (or is it? RR Garcia, hmm) that Ateneo got a chance to tie the game and force overtime. Unfortunately, Nico Salva opted to go for a reverse layup instead of the usual.
-Roose Garcia scoring 25 points is a huge factor on both sides. While FEU proved that there can be quite a good few who can step up, they have reason enough to fear a rebuilding Ateneo team who locked down JR Cawaling and Aldrech Ramos down the stretch. But Exciminiano with 2 points and 10 boards? Oh, c'mon.
-Arthur dela Cruz is a surprise. He just needs to be more creative with his shots, as FEU got him during the second half.
-Erram and Escueta, given enough playing time and opportunities to step up, could turn out to be formidable big men after 13 more games. Let's see how they get into the Black rhythm.
-Removing the pressure off Emman Monfort and giving Juami Tiongson playing time might help. However, size problems could make that improbable.
-The Sixth Men were too silent and passive during first game. I know that FEU hogged the tickets, but that's no reason to not cheer our hearts out.
FEU (72) – Garcia 25, Cervantes 13, Ramos 10, Sanga 9, Bringas 8, Noundou 3, Romeo 2, Exciminiano 2, Mendoza 0, Knuttel 0, Cawaling 0.
ADMU (69) – Salva 14, Buenafe 13, Long 11, Dela Cruz 10, Escueta 6, Salamat 6, Monfort 3, Erram 2, Golla 2, Chua 2, Gonzaga 0, Austria 0.
Quarterscores: 11-15, 35-30, 51-52, 72-69
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