San Beda rebounded from its
opening day loss, Ateneo gained win #2, and the SWU Cobras continued to
flounder in day 2 of the 2013 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup at the San
Juan Arena. The Letran Squires and the FEU Lady Tamaraws also opened their
respective divisions’ schedules with contrasting victories.
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Von Pessumal looks to have a bigger role this year
for the new-look Blue Eagles. |
Roundup:
In the first game, big man Ivan
Villanueva was dominant with 21 points, 16 rebounds, and 2 blocks to lead the
Letran Squires over fellow Dominican-run school, UST, 70-67. Backstopping the
burly Villanueva was Gerdy Alacre’s 14 points and 17 rebounds. The Tiger Cubs,
who are parading an almost completely new roster this season were led by Ice
Dandan’s 16 markers.
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Vincent Dela Serna (L) and Ivan Villanueva (R)
get ready to battle down low. |
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Yves Sazon should be a heavy contributor
for the Squires this season. |
The second game saw the Lady Tams
defeat the UST Tigresses, 54-45. The FEU girls used a big third quarter to
frustrate UST, who leaned on the combined 23 points of Janine Ong and Maica
Cortes. FEU, meanwhile, was led by Camille Sambile’s 14 points, 12 rebounds, 3
blocks, and 2 steals.
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| Angel Arrelado tries to drive strong to the hole. |
In the third game, the San Beda
Red Lions rebounded from their opening day defeat by destroying the JRU Heavy
Bombers, 67-55. Rome Dela Rosa and Ola Adeogun paired up for 30 points to
spearhead the Lions’ attack, with Adeogun also collaring 12 rebounds. Former
Blue Eagle Arthur Dela Cruz also did well, grabbing 14 rebounds in 28 minutes. Paolo
Pontejos led the Bombers with 18 points, but he shot just 5-of-16 from the
field and turned the ball over four times.
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Chris Dela Paz (L) tries to hold down the
behemoth that is Ola Adeogun (R). |
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| Francis Abarcar drives strong to the left against the JRU D. |
The last match of the day saw
Ateneo get its second win at the expense of the San Sebastian Golden Stags, 75-70.
Kiefer Ravena was king today with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1
steal, while newcomer Chris Newsome impressed again, registering 16 points, 6
rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 assists. On the other end of the floor, Bradwyn
Guinto lorded over the shaded lane with a wicked double-double – 15 points and
19 rebounds. The Stags outrebounded the Eagles, 53-43, but coach Bo Perasol’s
wards made up for it with better playmaking (20 assists against just 10 for
Baste) and defense (forcing 24 SSC turnovers).
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| Jovit Dela Cruz manages to go around Kiefer Ravena. |
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Undersized Vince Tolentino should see a lot
of action for a depleted Ateneo frontline. |
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In the meantime, the UAAP Board
upheld its insanity, approving the #NewUAAPRule despite the twisted mindset
behind it and the resulting public outcry. I will be writing about this when
the Board releases its implementing rules and guidelines, which will probably
spark even more furor. I wouldn’t mind having someone file a Temporary
Restraining Order (if applicable) against it, though.
All images are by Raffy Dela Peña/Filoil Flying V Sports.
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