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UAAP Season 70 Finals: Green Archers breaks Red Warriors’ heart

by Josef Ramos
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From suspension to champion.

After a year of absence, La Salle, unexpectedly, regained its throne in the 70th UAAP Senior Men’s basketball tournament last October 7, 2007.

The De La Salle University Green Archers has done the improbable in a best-of-three championship series by completing a two-game sweep – a 73-64 win in Game two – over the University of the East Red Warriors at the Araneta Coliseum.

The Green Archers, armed with a one-game advantage, used the free throw territory as its main course particularly in the fourth quarter, supplied long-time mentor Franz Pumaren his fifth UAAP title since 1998.

The Green Archers now have seven overall UAAP titles since joining the league in 1986.

“I won several championships in the past but it is bittersweet for me because I know now how it feels to beat your brother,” said Pumaren, also a Quezon City councilor. “If I can share half of our trophy, I can give it to UE because they also deserve it.”

“Cholo (Villanueva) is terrific, especially in the last three games including our playoff game against Ateneo while you should also give credit to TY (Tang),” he said. “Our championship experience did it for us.”

“They could have been playing now in the commercial leagues but they decided to stay with us, it’s so priceless to win a championship.”

University of the East, with a 14-0 record going into this series, performed fairly well in the defensive end but had 21 turnovers – including two in the final three minutes – that cost them the run for the title.

The Red Warriors also gave up 28 fouls, giving the Green Archers the opportunity to register 27-of-36 shots from the foul line. La Salle committed 18 fouls and UE only recorded 5-of-14 attempts from the free throw line.

UE committed a season-high 31 turnovers to drop Game one via a single point, 64-63.

After racing to a 15-11 lead in the first period, La Salle’s big man Rico Maierhofer and Peejay Barua merged for 14 points in the second quarter to ignite the Green Archers’ blistering 19-12 burst and earned their biggest lead by halftime, 34-23.

The Red Warriors tried as many times to trim down the gap in the 3rd quarter. With Kelvin Gregorio, Paul Lee and Mark Borboran at the helm, the Red Warriors were very close trailing by 1, 33-34 after 4 1/2 minutes of play in the 3rd. UE again had another run courtesy of Elmer Espiritu and Jorel Canizares for a 3-point deficit, 43-46, with 1:16 minutes to go. But the Green Archers had an answer to every UE rally.

In the final quarter, when Mark Borboran drained a long trey at the left flank to come closer at 51-52 with 8:31 minutes remaining, La Salle countered with a 9-4 run initiated by Casio’s triple and baskets from Villanueva and Tang to stretch back the lead, 61-55, with 5:21 minutes left in regulation.

UE’s combo guard Paul Lee scored two straight baskets to keep everything in striking distance, 59-61, with 2:05 minutes left in the last quarter. But Tang and Casio had their eyes focused on the prize anew and extended the edge, 66-59, with 51 seconds left.

From there, the Red Warriors lost control and could do nothing. La Salle’s gallery was celebrating chanting the Animo cheer.

Joseph Casio, who had 14 points (15 points in the 2nd half) shared the Finals MVP honors with Cholo Villanueva contributing 17 points for La Salle.

Maierhofer had 11 points – nine from the charity stripe – and grabbed 11 boards. While TY Tang had 8 points.

Borboran and Lee made 12 points each for UE, while Kelvin Gregorio added 11 points.

Individual Scores:

DLSU (73) – Casio 17, Villanueva 14, Maierhofer 11, Tang 8, Co 6, Barua 6, Malabes 5, Cua 2, Mangahas 2, Walsham 2, Atkins 0, Ferdinand 0.

UE (64) – Borboran 12, Lee 12, Gregorio 11, Cañizares 8, Martinez 8, Arellano 5, Espiritu 5, Fampulme 3, Lingganay 0, Bandaying 0, Llagas 0, Thiele 0.

Quarter Scores: 15-11; 34-23; 52-45; 73-64

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  • go_animo  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 4:33 am

    La Salle has faith in God. And all this time, God was with La Salle even those times we were unjustly suspended from the league. This is our reward.

    ANIMO LA SALLE!

  • go_animo  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 4:24 am

    palagay ko hindi taga beda yung si the_bedan. may nagpapanggap na naman na bakla.

  • the_BEDAN  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 4:00 am

    isa lang ibig sabihin nun…
    kung wala kayo pera..di niyo kaya mag champion

    hahaha!!! losers!! cheaters!!

  • cesar_asar2004  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 3:49 am

    the bedan…problema mo? nanalo naman kayo sa ncaa ah…baket pati uaap parang gusto mo ikaw rin ang manalo…nanalo lang naman kayo kasi may import kayo…and sorry kung lumipat yung mga alaga niyong players sa beda, ibig mo sigurong palabasin na mukhang pera ang mga graduate ng beda kaya lumilipat sa ateneo o la salle!!!

  • the_BEDAN  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 3:43 am

    HAHA…really? How’d u know na hndi ako Bedista??bka ikaw o kayo mga poser..haha!!! gnagamit un pera para mamirata ng pinaghirapan ng iba!!sorry pero hndi ako UE..and bakit, san ba niyo nakuha yan cla walsham, ferdinand at atkins?? malamang the easy way nanaman..hayy lagi nlng ba ganyan??

  • WWIC  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 3:38 am

    After suspension, DOUBLE CHAMPIONS!
    Congratulations to the DLSZ Juniors and the DLSU Seniors for grabbing the UAAP trophies in dramatic fashion.
    Hail to thee our alma mater!

  • WWIC  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 3:32 am

    Edit: “Joseph Casio, who had 14 points (15 points in the 2nd half) shared the Finals MVP honors with Cholo Villanueva contributing 17 points for La Salle.”

  • archerincali818  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 3:18 am

    TO ALL DA NON BELIEVERS, BASHERS AND TO ALL DA PEEPS PREDICTING THAT THIS IS THE YR OF THE WARRIORS,WELL, TAKE THIS ARROW AND SHOVE IT INTO UR @#S, once again, we have proven that 2-0 is better than 14-0. Big thanks and salute to the coaching staff, u guys did a great job,galing ng shuffling and stamina conditioning ng team. Greener pasteur again!!!ANIMO!!!

  • duh!  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 2:19 am

    BERDE ANG KULAY NG TAGUMPAY! nothing beats that! XD

  • duh!  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 1:59 am

    THE BEDAN- get lost! shame on you! ikaw lang ang mag isang basher dito. duh! wag ka nga mag sour graping. pretender ka din na bedan ka, for all we know. tga UE ka. haha….

  • duh!  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 1:57 am

    the bedan- di kasi marunong magpahalaga ang school niyo! haha… pinaghirapan ba ng iba?
    sigurado ka?.. choice nila casio na maglaro sa lasalle. pakelam mo ba e dream team niya ang green archers. hello!!!!!
    why qualified player ba si ekwe?.. hello. alam natin kung saan galing si ekwe. wag ka nga umekstra dito. basher! boo.

  • duh!  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 1:57 am

    the bedan- di kasi marunong magpahalaga ang school niyo! haha… pianghirapan ba ng iba?
    sigurado ka?.. choice nila casio na maglaro sa lasalle. pakelam mo ba e dream team niya ang green archers. hello!!!!!
    why qualified player ba si ekwe?.. hello. alam natin kung saan galing si ekwe. wag ka nga umekstra dito. basher! boo.

  • the_BEDAN  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 1:41 am

    one more thing..kaya nga pala kau na-suspend last year kc if i’m not mistaken..ur too desperate to field in a “not qualified player”..haha!!!(bunch of cheaters!!!) ganon b kayo ka-desperado para manalo sa Ateneo??u’ll do everything by hook or by crook? sabagay the name of the school says it all..kaya branded na kau, mapa-DLRT o CSB iisa lang ng paniniwala..haha!!

  • the_BEDAN  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 1:34 am

    malas niyo lang kasi loyal si Menor..di nagpabulag sa offer ng DLSU..haha

  • the_BEDAN  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 1:33 am

    mukha niyo!!! kaya lang naman kay nag chachampion eh panay mga Bedista kinukuha niyo..wayback from renren and now Casio…wag kayo maangas, parehas lang kayo ng ateneo..bsta ako BEDISTA parin,hndi maangas pero champion!!! masyado kayo conceited sa mga sarili niyo eh di nito naman kaya mag produce ng sarili nyo players..umaasa lang kayo sa pinaghirapan ng iba.

  • Bow and Arrow  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 1:26 am

    animo la salle!! next year ulit!! sa inyo 14-0(elimination).. amin 2-0(championship)..

  • Jayvee  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 12:29 am

    PINAKAMASARAP ANG CHAMPIONSHIP NA ITO. PERIOD.

  • taeneo  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 12:06 am

    BAT MAY EEPAL PANG ATENISTA DITO? … ANG TO THOSE UE FANATICS NA NAGSASABI NA 16-0… MUKANG MALAYO ANG 16-0 SA 14-2 AH… HAHAHA

  • K  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 8 October 2007 at 12:03 am

    ITO ANG PUSONG LASALYANO :)

    ANIMO LA SALLE!!!

  • berdengArrow  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 7 October 2007 at 11:47 pm

    isa lang masa2bi ko sa UE..
    GULAT KA NO?!
    parang tide..LOL!

  • duh!  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 7 October 2007 at 11:45 pm

    when everyone deemed it impossible, when everyone started to lose hope
    the archers played with so much faith and compassion! They deserve to win, and as a Lasallian I’m so proud that the archers proved that they’re destined to be number 1!!!!

  • duh!  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 7 October 2007 at 11:44 pm

    ANIMO!!Hail to DE LA SALLE!!
    NEVER SHALL WE FAIL!!
    WE made it!!
    “Champions!” that’s what we are!

    We’re Back!
    We’re Number One!!
    La Salle!!

    Congr atulations to our very own
    DE LA SALLE GREEN ARCHERS for a job
    well done!!

  • pana  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 7 October 2007 at 11:19 pm

    ta2himik na siguro mga warrior..
    panalo tayo!sabi kasi nila na2lo lang daw tayo sa ADMU para talunin nila hehehehehe…
    magandang headline tom eh ganito..
    “Civilized Archer beats savage Warrior”
    yeah!
    Its better to sweep the championship than the elimination…
    NUF SED!

  • sio  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 7 October 2007 at 11:17 pm

    animo!

  • greenie  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 7 October 2007 at 11:10 pm

    ANIMO LA SALLE :)

  • Atenista  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 7 October 2007 at 10:54 pm

    whoooo! animo ateneo!

  • LSGHgreenies  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 7 October 2007 at 10:48 pm

    D-LS-U Courage LA SALLE

  • animo  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 7 October 2007 at 10:42 pm

    CONGRATS LA SALLE!!!!!!! :)

  • Arkero  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 7 October 2007 at 10:08 pm

    SAYA! kaso may pasok parin bukas, pero ok lng, ANIMO LASALLE!!!

  • Speed  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 7 October 2007 at 10:02 pm

    Congratulations to the Green Archers! Glory is the reward to honesty. From suspension to champion.

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