(From Inquirer)
Defense-minded Far Eastern University showcased its remarkable shooting this time to roll to a sixth straight triumph on Sunday.
The unbeaten Tamaraws recorded the league’s highest shooting percentage in seven years to clip the Adamson Falcons, 74-65, and strengthen their hold of top spot in the 73rd UAAP men’s basketball tournament, on Sunday, at the PhilSports Arena.
RR Garcia led a balanced offensive with 16 points as the Tamaraws registered an impressive 57.4 percent shooting clip and pushed the Falcons to a share of third with the idle Ateneo Blue Eagles at 3-2.
The Tamaraws’ shooting clip was the highest since Sept. 4, 2003, when University of the East shot 60 percent in its 80-69 triumph over National University.
FEU veteran Aldrech Ramos collected 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, while Cameroonian Pipo Noundou posted 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Tamaraws.
“I know that the other teams are focusing their defense on me, so it’s good that everyone’s contributing,” said Garcia, a former RP Youth team member.
The Tamaraws posted a staggering 60.7 shooting clip in the first half and took a 42-32 advantage, before stretching the gap to as many as 15 points, 58-43, in the third quarter.
But Capacio said the Tamaraws, who would shoot for a first-round sweep against the Tigers on Saturday, need to work on their end game.
“I’m not happy with our finish; we had turnovers down the stretch,” said Capacio.
Alex Nuyles, who shot a game-high 23 points, towed the Falcons to within 58-51, before the Tamaraws responded with a 14-5 spurt to erect a 72-56 lead.
While the title-favorite Tamaraws continued to live up to their billing, La Salle’s young Green Archers sustained their aggressive run by grabbing solo second after downing the University of Santo Tomas Tigers, 61-53, in the second game.
The Archers raced to a 19-point advantage, 41-22, and bucked the Tigers’ fourth-quarter rally to clinch their fourth victory in six games. UST slipped to fifth at 3-3.
“I can’t say anything more, I’m proud of the boys,” said FEU coach Glenn Capacio. “From our first group to the third group, the intensity was the same. Offensively and defensively, this is our best game.”
In the La Salle versus UST game, Jovet Mendoza topscored with 16 points, but the Archers also drew solid games from rookies Almond Vosotros and Luigi dela Paz.
“Our gameplan was to play defense above the three-point area because we know UST loves to shoot,” said La Salle coach Dindo Pumaren.
The scores:
First Game
FEU 74 —Garcia 16, Ramos 13, Noundou 11, Knuttel 10, Exciminiano 8, Cervantes 6, Cawaling 5, Romeo 3, Cruz 2, Mendoza 0, Bringas 0, Sanga 0.
ADAMSON 65 —Nuyles 23, Cañada 11, Camson 8, Alvarez 7, Colina 4, Cabrera 4, Stinnett 2, Manyara 2, Lozada 2, Basillio 2, Etrone 0, Galinato 0.
Quarters: 24-18, 42-32, 58-49, 74-65
Second Game
LA SALLE 61 —Mendoza 12, Vosotros 8, Dela Paz 8, Villanueva 8, Atkins 7, Tolentino 6, Andrada 6, Tampus 2, Paredes 2, Marata 2, Webb 0, Ferdinand 0.
UST 53 —Bautista 18, Camus 13, Mariano 8, Afuang 6, Pe 4, Teng 2, Fortuna 2, Daquioag 0, Marquez
Quarters: 15-12, 37-22, 47-33, 61-53
Defense-minded Far Eastern University showcased its remarkable shooting this time to roll to a sixth straight triumph on Sunday.
The unbeaten Tamaraws recorded the league’s highest shooting percentage in seven years to clip the Adamson Falcons, 74-65, and strengthen their hold of top spot in the 73rd UAAP men’s basketball tournament, on Sunday, at the PhilSports Arena.
RR Garcia led a balanced offensive with 16 points as the Tamaraws registered an impressive 57.4 percent shooting clip and pushed the Falcons to a share of third with the idle Ateneo Blue Eagles at 3-2.
The Tamaraws’ shooting clip was the highest since Sept. 4, 2003, when University of the East shot 60 percent in its 80-69 triumph over National University.
FEU veteran Aldrech Ramos collected 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, while Cameroonian Pipo Noundou posted 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Tamaraws.
“I know that the other teams are focusing their defense on me, so it’s good that everyone’s contributing,” said Garcia, a former RP Youth team member.
The Tamaraws posted a staggering 60.7 shooting clip in the first half and took a 42-32 advantage, before stretching the gap to as many as 15 points, 58-43, in the third quarter.
But Capacio said the Tamaraws, who would shoot for a first-round sweep against the Tigers on Saturday, need to work on their end game.
“I’m not happy with our finish; we had turnovers down the stretch,” said Capacio.
Alex Nuyles, who shot a game-high 23 points, towed the Falcons to within 58-51, before the Tamaraws responded with a 14-5 spurt to erect a 72-56 lead.
While the title-favorite Tamaraws continued to live up to their billing, La Salle’s young Green Archers sustained their aggressive run by grabbing solo second after downing the University of Santo Tomas Tigers, 61-53, in the second game.
The Archers raced to a 19-point advantage, 41-22, and bucked the Tigers’ fourth-quarter rally to clinch their fourth victory in six games. UST slipped to fifth at 3-3.
“I can’t say anything more, I’m proud of the boys,” said FEU coach Glenn Capacio. “From our first group to the third group, the intensity was the same. Offensively and defensively, this is our best game.”
In the La Salle versus UST game, Jovet Mendoza topscored with 16 points, but the Archers also drew solid games from rookies Almond Vosotros and Luigi dela Paz.
“Our gameplan was to play defense above the three-point area because we know UST loves to shoot,” said La Salle coach Dindo Pumaren.
The scores:
First Game
FEU 74 —Garcia 16, Ramos 13, Noundou 11, Knuttel 10, Exciminiano 8, Cervantes 6, Cawaling 5, Romeo 3, Cruz 2, Mendoza 0, Bringas 0, Sanga 0.
ADAMSON 65 —Nuyles 23, Cañada 11, Camson 8, Alvarez 7, Colina 4, Cabrera 4, Stinnett 2, Manyara 2, Lozada 2, Basillio 2, Etrone 0, Galinato 0.
Quarters: 24-18, 42-32, 58-49, 74-65
Second Game
LA SALLE 61 —Mendoza 12, Vosotros 8, Dela Paz 8, Villanueva 8, Atkins 7, Tolentino 6, Andrada 6, Tampus 2, Paredes 2, Marata 2, Webb 0, Ferdinand 0.
UST 53 —Bautista 18, Camus 13, Mariano 8, Afuang 6, Pe 4, Teng 2, Fortuna 2, Daquioag 0, Marquez
Quarters: 15-12, 37-22, 47-33, 61-53
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