6 Points: AdMU vs. FEU (Round 2)

Ateneo 72, FEU 74

-A grueling fight to the finish for both teams caught everyone's attention on a rainy Saturday afternoon. After leading by six heading into the final minutes of the fourth quarter, the Eagles was not able to keep up with the energy of the Tamaraws, allowing them to get by with a two-point win and thus sealing the number one spot for them.

-Lots of effort have been put forth by Ryan Buenafe and Nico Salva, who both saved Ateneo during their match against Adamson two weeks ago. We expect that they carry the same intensity that they had during these last three games as the Eagles enter the Final Four.

-As a point guard off the bench, Emman Monfort was able to hold off the FEU guards and prevented them from scoring inside, forcing them to take threes and just hope that they went in.

-During the first half, most Eric Salamat possessions led to Eric Salamat baskets.Most of the time in this game, we have lost the offensive rhythm that keeps us afloat during those kinds of games. Guess it's time to go back to the Black's board and redesign offensive plays.

-Hats off to our opponents RR Garcia for that courageous attempt at the three, and Terence Romeo for forcing his threes.

-Big bench players (both literally and figuratively), have to really step up in these times, most especially Arthur dela Cruz and Jason Escueta.

-May this loss serve as a means for the Blue Eagles to fully wake up and play the trademark team basketball that they used to do.

FEU (74) – Romeo 15, Ramos 15, Cervantes 14, Sanga 11, Garcia 8, Bringas 6, Cawaling 4, Noundou 1, Mendoza 0, Exciminiano 0.
ADMU (72) – Buenafe 14, Salva 13, Salamat 12, Chua 11, Long 8, Monfort 6, Tiongson 5, Golla 2, Escueta 1, Dela Cruz 0, Austria 0.
Quarter scoring: 16-17, 32-33, 54-50, 74-72

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