by Adrianne Diaz
The ADMU Eagles on Wednesday, October 21, held off a skidding UST Growling Tigers, preventing them to steal their ninth victory at the Araneta Coliseum, with the final scorecard of 80-74.
Seniors Von Pessumal and Kiefer Ravena scored 16 and 11 respectively, propelling Ateneo for the win.
Seniors Von Pessumal and Kiefer Ravena scored 16 and 11 respectively, propelling Ateneo for the win.
On the other hand, Ed Daquioag boosted the Espanya-based squad with 19 points. Marvin Lee contributed 15 points, while Karim Abdul chipped in 12 points.
The first quarter garnered a 21-12 standing in favor of the Eagles who continuously poured points in the paint as the game progressed with Arvin Tolentino establishing a 20-point lead.
During the final quarter, Tolentino fired triple three’s and a jump shot as the Tigers slowly earned back their missed shots with only a four-point lead.
However, Ateneo was able to put a stop to the Tigers’ rally and eventually concluded the game with an 80-74 standing.
The Katipunan-based squad is now on the third spot behind FEU (9-1) and UST (8-2) with a 6-4 slate.
Scores:
ADMU (80): Tolentino 20, Pessumal 16, Ravena 11, Black 9, Wong 6, Babilonia 5, Capacio 5, Gotladera 3, Ikeh 2, Nieto 2, Go 1, Cani 0
UST (74): Daquioag 19, Lee 15, Ferrer 13, Abdul 12, Lao 7, Sheriff 4, Vigil 4, Bonleon 0, Faundo 0, Garrido 0, Subido 0
Quarter scores: 21-12, 41-28, 60-52, 80-74. The Millennial Post
The first quarter garnered a 21-12 standing in favor of the Eagles who continuously poured points in the paint as the game progressed with Arvin Tolentino establishing a 20-point lead.
During the final quarter, Tolentino fired triple three’s and a jump shot as the Tigers slowly earned back their missed shots with only a four-point lead.
However, Ateneo was able to put a stop to the Tigers’ rally and eventually concluded the game with an 80-74 standing.
The Katipunan-based squad is now on the third spot behind FEU (9-1) and UST (8-2) with a 6-4 slate.
Scores:
ADMU (80): Tolentino 20, Pessumal 16, Ravena 11, Black 9, Wong 6, Babilonia 5, Capacio 5, Gotladera 3, Ikeh 2, Nieto 2, Go 1, Cani 0
UST (74): Daquioag 19, Lee 15, Ferrer 13, Abdul 12, Lao 7, Sheriff 4, Vigil 4, Bonleon 0, Faundo 0, Garrido 0, Subido 0
Quarter scores: 21-12, 41-28, 60-52, 80-74. The Millennial Post