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Olympians outshoot Tigers for 3rd place trophy

by Josef Ramos
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STI College had its eye on the consolation prize.

The STI College Olympians used their never-say-die attitude to prevail against UST Growling Tigers, 87-81, in overtime and settle for third place last November 28, 2007 at The Arena in San Juan City.

The STI Olympians, in a grueling battle in regulation, displayed their impeccable three-point shooting skills in the extra-five minute mark and outscored the Growling Tigers, 14-8, to seal the victory.

“It’s our three-point shooting that bailed us out of this game,� said STI College mentor Vic Ycasiano, referring to the Olympians’ 13 triples – including four in overtime. “It’s also the desire of the players.

Former Letran guard Mark Balneg was on fire and exploded for 5-of-9 shooting from the three-point area, hitting 3-of-7 shots from midrange and one free throw for a total of 22 points along with 5 rebounds and 3 steals.

“Third place is alright,� said Balneg, who made 9 points in the last quarter, including two important baskets that kept the game close, 70-73, with a minute left in the fourth period. “At least, we proved to everyone that we could also play here.�

Haddy Porto, with only six points, delivered the crucial basket in the game – a three-pointer in the final seconds in regulation that pushed the game into overtime. UST was ahead in the first two quarters (18-16 and 32-31) but couldn’t take off as planned.

Dexter Micutuan had 13 points, while James Tolentino and second mythical team selection Ramon Mabayo contributed 10 points each.

Jervy Cruz and Dylan Ababou paced UST with 21 and 20 points, respectively.

The 28 turnovers of UST cost them the game. STI College also gained 28 points from UST’s lapses. The Olympians committed only 18 turnovers and the Growling Tigers only had 9 turnover points.

STI College got more assists (18-15), steals(12-8) and blocks (5-4) against UST.

Individual scores:

STI 87 — Balneg 22, Micutuan 13, Tolentino 10, Mabayo 10, Mendoza 9, Porto 6, Macabasco 5, Cabangon 5, Flor 4, Tiongco 3, Reyes 0, Dimas 0, Bartolome 0.

UST 81 — Cruz 21, Ababou 20, Mirza 11, Taylor 10, Canlas 6, Cuan 6, Allera 5, Cortez 2, Badua 0, Gile 0.

Quarter scores: 16-18, 31-32, 50-49, 73-73 (reg), 87-81 (OT)

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  • STI fever  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 12:09 am

    HAha :P

  • Great Game! Great Beer!  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 12:13 am

    Great Game! Great bEEr! Haha. Congratulation to both team, they both deserve to WIN but one must prevail. TSktsk. UST pa naman, Hehe, Good game guys!

  • yellow_we  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 1:38 am

    I was not able to watch this game. I’m not sure what went wrong. But even so, we are still proud of our tigers. Being in the final four I guess is enough. There are just really other teams destined to be on the top this time. STI congrats! You had our respect. Till the next CCL/CNC season and good luck on your future hoops.

    …viVa Santo Tomas!
    …yellow out loud!

  • ABUSAYAF  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 7:57 am

    GALING NG TAGA ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY ,PURO TAMBAK MGA KALABAN ,KITA MO NAMAN ALMOST KILL NILA ANG CHAMPION TEAM LA SALLE IMAGINE THAT.WHAT MORE FOR AN ORDINARY SCHOOL.DI LANG KASI sa PALAKIHAN DITO O PATANGKADAN SA LARO utak DIN kasi GINAGAMIT i mean descarte ,style and updated ,isip isip talga kung how?.ATENEO PA MORE THAN AVERAGE YUNG MGA MIND NILA .THEY USE THEIR INTELLIGENCY AT SAKA SIPAG AT TAPANG.CONFIDENCE TO THEMSELVES.walang takot sa laro!…ang laro ng u.v parang mahiyain cla.they cannot concentrate really the game.sayang yung galing nila.

  • dragonZz..  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 9:03 am

    WAHAHAHA.. UV STILL THE BEST TEAM….
    ANG THE GREAT TEAM…

    kita nyo pumunta pa ang Uv dyan sa manila para maglaro…. kung diri pamo ngdula sa cebu… kaoonon juud mo ug buhi diri….

    hehehehe… congartz sa ateneo.. till nxt time ateneo….

    for the UV,,,, still ur the Great and the Best team in Philippines….
    hahahaha samasuya lang….

  • Respect Begets Respect  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 9:34 am

    “Respect Begets Respect” - This is what i saw with the STI Olympians as they played the UST Growling Tigers for the battle for 3rd in the recently concluded CCL. Sobrang respeto pinakita ng mga Olympians specially sa talent ni Jervy Cruz, dun ko nakita na pati point guard lumilipad kapag hawak ni jerby ang bola, just to prevent him from scoring, double team, triple team, lahat na ata ng depensa pinakita ng STI para lang ma prevent ang domination ni Jerby sa ilalim, even the shooting of the guards Mirza, Ababou, and the penetration of Japs Cuan. Sobrang respeto ng mga Olympians sa mga player na ito dats why i believe,na na-earned din nila ang respeto ng ibang team at ng liga. Congrats sa Olympians, Salamat din sa UST for giving the most nail-biting game of this CCL’s season, you made our day!

  • abusayok  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 11:56 am

    @abusayaf

    hoy wag kang mayabang dahil di pa rin ateneo ang nag-champion sa UAAP. anung ordinary na school pinagsasabi mo? wag mong maliitin yung UV totoy baka di mo alam yang pinagsasabi mo. naka-chamba lang yang ateneo mo dahil rookie pa lang yung 6′11″ ng UV tignan natin nxt year yung gilas ng ateneo mo kung mai-defend nila yang title.

  • mighty bangaw  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 1:00 pm

    congrats to sti. job well done.

    in triumph and in defeat we are still with our tigers! viva santo tomas!

    ako po si ryan santos, TOMASINO!

  • GoBlue  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 2:10 pm

    Abusayaf, Respect Begets Respect. Basahin mo ang post na yan. It seems you don’t show any respect to anyone here. And to defend our institution, I doubt if he’s an Atenean Sir Abusayok. Respect na lang guys.

    Animo Ateneo!

  • chamba  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 7:52 pm

    chamba naman sti… wala pa rin sila karapatan sumali sa uaap or sa ncaa… mga kick out players nila…

  • a win is a win  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Friday, 30 November 2007 at 1:39 pm

    a win is a win.. walang chamba dun. pinaghirapa n ng sti un. kahit ganyan nagyari di pa rin sila ngyabang. they gave respect that’s why they earned respect. sa mga nagyayabang jan, kawawa un kapag natalo team nya.

  • mark-man  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Friday, 30 November 2007 at 3:08 pm

    ab@abosayok,
    hey nonoy baclao, and kirk long is still a rookie too =)

  • chamba daw?  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Saturday, 1 December 2007 at 8:38 pm

    bakit ang hirap tangapin na bilog ang bola? kung napanood nyo sana ung game ng STI at UST, hindi ko masabing chamba eh, STI is a 3 point shooting team, un ang naging buhay nila kahit sa NAASCU, and they made 3 consecutive 3 pointer in OT, excluding ung buzzer beater that send the game to OT. Chamba?hahahaha, kawawa nman ang sore loser na ito, but still saludo po ako sa UST Growling Tigers, ever since idol ko na si Coach Pido, hindi matatawaran ang effort ng Tigers, but sabi nga natin bilog ang bola, Kickout mga players? hahahha kawawa nman ang nagpost na ito talga wala ng mapagbalingan ng sama ng loob, kaya players nman ngaun tinitira, tsk tsk tsk, hayy more power n nga lang sa UST team at sa STI Olympians!!! Keep winning and keep breaking their hearts!!

  • magpakalalake! tangapin pagkatalo!  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Saturday, 1 December 2007 at 8:42 pm

    hwag ka po magalala chamba, wala po balak STI sumama sa UAAP or NCAA, sa inyo na po yan, kuntento na kami manood ng mga games nyo sa Studio 23 at tama na ung manalo kami sa Champion’s League, ok n po un. Congrats STI OLYMPIANS!!! saludo kami sa inyo!!!

  • Mhel Garrido  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 2 December 2007 at 11:40 am

    COngratulations to the STI College Olympians. This trip to the CCL simply showed that the NAASCU teams can compete against the best philippines universities.

    UST should not be ashamed of anything, remember that STI is the team that was out to prove something, that was their motivation that helped them win the game.

    Go Olympians.

  • Roy  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 3 December 2007 at 3:41 am

    I’m proud of you Olympians. You really deserve to be inlined with the leage champions.

    Congrats from STI Olympians fanatics of Dubai

  • Roy  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 3 December 2007 at 4:34 am

    I’m proud of you Olympians. You really deserve to be inlined with the league champions.

    Congrats from STI Olympians fanatics of Dubai

  • wye  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Friday, 7 December 2007 at 5:46 am

    I am a week late..lol

    Hey, some STI players were former UAAP or NCAA players as well. So they have the talent and it showed…along with the grit and determination. Congrats Olympians.

    Yellow_we, mighty bangaw -
    Bawi na lang tayo next year.

  • yellow_we  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Friday, 7 December 2007 at 6:28 am

    wye,

    dude.. FMC naman! haha! adik amp!

    For UST fans out there, you have the privilege to watch UST vs. STI game this sat at La Consolacion Gym. Be there at 1pm. Support our tigers on their run for FMC tourney.

    ….yellow out loud!

  • Mayolyn Mabayo  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Wednesday, 28 May 2008 at 7:18 pm

    Be bLESSEd!
    mOrE pOwER..


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