Shocking. This could perhaps be the only way to describe this game. While FEU came in as a legit contender, the team that used to be tagged as cellar-dwellers hit the crucial shots and kept their poise, en route to their second win of the season (a thirteen-point win at that). Jett Manuel served as the main man for the Maroons who had 20 markers, leading the charge against the sleeping Tamaraws. And where was Terence Romeo during the whole thing?
UP 76 – Manuel 20, Silungan 16, Montecastro 14, Mbah 14, Gamboa 3, Romero 2, Maniego 2, Juruena 2, GIngerich 2, Wong 1, Wierzba 0, Pascual 0, Evangelista 0
FEU 63 – Garcia 17, Ramos 13, Tolomia 12, Bringas 8, Romeo 6, Escoto 2, Knuttel 2, Exciminiano 2, Cruz 1, Sentcheu 0, Pogoy 0, Fabian 0, Foronda 0
Ateneo 66, UST 53
Ateneo basketball is about two things: team play and overall performance. While it may be true that Greg Slaughter was locked down (thanks to UST's superb defensive effort early in the first half), the rest of the team, led by Kiefer Ravena, picked up the slack (and yes, Bacon Austria had five points, while Justin Chua had his usual two). While it may be true that the Blue Eagles shot poorly from outside, their defense and transition offense made up for it. The result? Not really a satisfying win for the blowout-hungry Sixth Men, but still a win.
Ateneo 66 – Ravena 18, Salva 14, Gonzaga 8, Austria 7, Slaughter 6, Long 6, Sumalinog 2, Monfort 2, Chua 2, Golla 1, Erram 0, Tiongson 0
UST 53 – Fortuna 18, Teng 12, Ferrer 6, Pe 6, Camus 5, Abdul 4, Afuang 2, Vigil 0, Tan 0, Sheriff 0, Lo 0, Ungria 0
Postscript:
- Too bad Ateneo didn't reach its 70-point quota, although this was the second least points allowed by the Blue Eagles, Adamson being the least with 51 points.
- Tonino Gonzaga will get better, and hopefully he peaks in the second round.
- BACON Breakout?
- Mr. Atayde, you amuse us.
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