Day 5 of #UAAP79 saw the Ateneo Blue Eagles upset the FEU Tamaraws even as the DLSU Green Archers outclassed the UST Growling Tigers.
Here are comprehensive game recaps (adapted from Interaksyon):
ADMU over FEU, 76-71
Box scores.
The Ateneo Blue Eagles traded big runs with FEU but got some crucial plays down the stretch as they clinched a hard-fought 76-71 victory over the defending champion Tamaraws in UAAP Season 79 action on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Thirdy Ravena led Ateneo with 17 points as they improved to 2-1 for the season while dropping FEU to 1-2.
Adrian Wong added 13 points – all scored in the second half – while rookie Jolo Mendoza added 10 markers. Mike Nieto also had a solid outing with nine points and 11 rebounds.
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| Adrian Wong tries to beat the defensive pressure of Wendel Comboy. |
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| Comboy waxed hot for FEU in their loss to Ateneo. |
Lines of the Game:
Thirdy Ravena (ADMU) - 17pts, 3rebs, 2asts, 1stl, 1blk, 6/9 FGs.
Prince Orizu (FEU) - 16pts, 16rebs.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
DLSU over UST, 100-62
Box scores.
The De La Salle Green Archers again showed why they were considered to be favorites for the UAAP Season 79 men’s basketball title after an impressive demolition of the UST Growling Tigers, 100-62, on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Ben Mbala had another strong showing with 18 points and 16 rebounds while Jeron Teng added 13 markers – 10 of those in a dominant second half for La Salle.
Thomas Torres finished with 11 points while Abu Tratter was solid again with 10 points and nine rebounds. Four other Green Archers scored seven or more.
La Salle has now won three in a row to open the season after a tough victory over defending champion FEU in their opener and a rout of UP in their previous game.
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| DLSU's "mayhem press" was just too much for UST. |
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| Coach Aldin Ayo approves. |
Lines of the Game:
Ben Mbala (DLSU) - 18pts, 16rebs, 1ast, 1stl, 1blk.
Renzo Subido (UST) - 18pts, 2rebs, 4asts, 3stls.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
All images are by Roy Afable.
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