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Blue Eagles on track for Back to Back

by Mia Domingo
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The Ateneo Blue Eagles took Game 1 of the UAAP Season 72 Best of Three Finals series with a 78-71 win over the UE Red Warriors on October 1, 2009 at the Araneta Coliseum.  Ateneo in the process snapped UE’s 8-game winning streak.

Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Jai Reyes exploded for 8-points and 6-points respectively in the 4th Quarter to counter the Red Warriors’ end game surge.

Jai Reyes converted 5 of Ateneo’s 6 3-point shots in the 2nd half, is playing his final year for the reigning UAAP Champions.

After a 24-11 Ateneo lead to end the 1st Quarter, the Red Warriors ignited a 19-1 tear in the 2nd quarter to finish the 1st half with a one point UE lead 35-34. Rudy Lingganay led the blitz for UE with 9-points in the 2nd period.  Ateneo’s biggest lead of the game stood at 16-points, 31-15 a little over 6 minutes before the end of the 1st half.

The Red Warriors were able to close in on the Blue Eagles by cutting their deficit down to just 4-points, 75-71 with 52 seconds remaining in the final quarter after a three-pointer from Val Acuna.

First UAAP Season Head Coach Lawrence Chongson, who absorbed his first loss in the Finals said, “We came here not to challenge them but to win. It’s disappointing. They made big shots when it mattered, and we had difficulty in matching up with their size”.

“Even with today’s loss, we can now say we can compete with a tall team like Ateneo. The downside for us is that we tend to be tentative at times. Even if we knew the Rabeh Al Hussaini will eventually get his numbers, we did not make the necessary adjustments”, Coach Chongson added.

Rabeh Al-Hussaini, also playing his final year with the Blue Eagles, scored 28 points- the 3rd highest scoring output in the Finals series since 2005 – added 14 rebounds and 2 Assists.  Jai Reyes had 17 points and 5 rebounds with 4 assists.
Paul Lee led UE with 15 points and 8 rebounds with Pari Llagas adding 13 points. Val Acuna had a double-double performance for the Red Warriors with 13 points and 11 rebounds to his credit.

“During halftime, I encouraged them that we are still in the game. It’s a big game for Jai especially his outside shooting, considering his experience (being trapped in their home during Typhoon Ondoy). We expect UE to bounce back on Sunday but we will also make the necessary adjustments”, said Ateneo Head Coach Norman Black.

BOX SCORES:

ATENEO 78 – Al Hussaini 28, Reyes 17,  Salva 8, Buenafe 6, Austria 6, Long 3, Baclao 3, Salamat 2, Chua 2, Sumalinog 0, Monfort 0.

UE 71 – Lee 15, Llagas 13, Acuna 13, Reyes 11, Lingganay 9, Espiritu 8, Acibar 2, Zamar 0, Bandaying 0.

QUARTER SCORES: 24-11, 34-35, 57-53, 78-71.


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  • BlueDude  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 8:34 pm

    Great game from the Red Warriors. Chongson’s strategy of making Pari come off the bench did wonders for UE. He made minced meat of the substitute big men of the Blue Eagles.

    Anyway, on to game 3!!! OBF!!!

  • NORMAN BLACK  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 8:36 pm

    Naku naku… hindi maganda ang nakikita ko…

  • CHONGSON_JARENCIO  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 8:39 pm

    HUMMM…a rookie coach having the same objectives..

    GO UE!

  • NORMAN BLOCK  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 8:40 pm

    Naku naku…madilim ang nakikita ko…

  • OVERCONFIDENT=ATENEO  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 8:49 pm

    sayang sana champion na kayo…
    katulad last year by sweeping DLSU.

    but having a game 3 is a diffrent story

  • @bonfire  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 8:51 pm

    kelan daw ang bonfire?pakain na lang sa flood victims he he he

  • BLUEGREEN  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 8:59 pm

    todays game was really heartbreaking. but i salute UE for the great game. eagles just couldn’t contain them. do or die on thursday!

    have to take a leave again on thursday! will source out that golden ticket again.

    WE STILL BELIEVE BLUE EAGLES! OBF!

  • INULAN YUNG BONFIRE  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 9:02 pm

    Hindi natuloy yung bonfire ngayon..
    umulan kasi!!

  • mike  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 9:25 pm

    ADMU had no idea what hit them.

    4th quarter yun nagstart, isang steal sa back court ng ateneo di kasi maganda pasa ni monfort kay buenafe. then nag collapse na defense ng ateneo. halata sa body language ng eagles wala na silang poise.

    si salamat naturingang maaasahan player pero nawala bigla.

    nice job UE hope you’ll give a nice show this thur.

    ADMU anong gagawin niyo vs UE? sayang t-shirt niyo back 2 black, mamaya back 2 black out yan?

    nga pala si monfort epal pa eh patapos na 3rd quarter eh pumapapel pa.

  • ...  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 9:26 pm

    @ miron,

    pre natawa naman ako sa sinabi mong
    “You may claim your prize at the AdMU football field: isang buong lechon at lahat ng lantang lobo at banderitas na kaya mong bitbitin”.

    siguro nga nka abang na ang sangkatotak na pagkain at bonfire sa ateneo kanina sakaling nanalo sila kanina hehehe

  • UAAP BEST ACTOR=RABEH AL-HUSSAINI  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 10:03 pm

    ETO PA SA MGA UAAP AWARDS NA DAPAT IBIGAY…

  • ash  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 10:13 pm

    ui wowwwwwww..

    may game 3!!!

    ang saya2x naman..

    GO UE!!!!

  • WORST LOSS OF NORMAN BLACK?  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 10:13 pm

    GUYS… ETO DAW ANG WORST LOSS NI COACH NORMAN
    SA CAREER NIYA SA UAAP??

  • pareng lagas  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 10:15 pm

    considering the fact also that admu only has 2 legitimate big man. al husseini and baclao. they also have justin chua and salva pero bano maglaro kaya limited lang sa 2 malalaki admu compared sa ue na daming magaling na pf/c

  • ...  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 10:21 pm

    worst loss ni coach norman nun 2006 finals. ganun din nangyari nun sa game 2 tinambakan ng ust ang ateneo at pagdating ng game 3 tinupi ng ust ang ateneo

  • Espana to Recto  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 10:31 pm

    Conratulations to UE Warriors! This comes down to one more game and makes it even more exciting. And you know what is common between season 69 Finals and today?

    Game 2 (2006) was won by UST by a blowout over Ateneo avenging their one point loss in game one. This was the time when a super typhoon called “Neneng” came to town.

    Now UE won by 20 (Parang tinamaan ng bagyo ang Ateneo kanina). Anyway, this will be a history in a making on Thursday.

    See you!! May the best team win!!!

  • Red One  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 10:32 pm

    ahahah!!

    Lumabas mga bitter n FEU jn! kyu b ang deserving for finals? ahahah! kumain na lng kyu ng ampalaya, pra gumaling diabetes nyu.. weak!

    di dhil preseason favorite kyu eh automatic pasok n kyu s finals, wake up po! score ng ddecide, hindi fans n katulad nyu n makitid ang utak at di maka move on sa pagkatalo..

    for warriors..

    nice game, ur half way of mt. everest! m akyat nyu sana sa thursday..

  • Talo Ateneo. Ahahahahaha  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 11:01 pm

    anu na kayo ngayun?
    mga mayayabang kayo ha.bwahahahahaha
    kala nyo ha. matalo man kami sa huwebes atleat
    natalo namen kayo ahahaha
    ano labas kayo mga mayayabang
    LABAS

    20 points
    ayun ba tsamba ?
    tambak kayo ahahaha
    PANIS!

  • sandy_w4rri0r  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 11:01 pm

    nice game UE ..

    tuloy tuloy na .. :]

  • Talo Ateneo. Ahahahahaha!!1  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 11:32 pm

    Oh anu na kayo ngayon?
    mga mayayabang kayo ha.bwahahahahaha
    kala nyo ha. matalo man kami sa huwebes atleat
    natalo namen kayo ahahaha
    ano labas kayo mga mayayabang
    LABAS

    20 points
    ayun ba tsamba ?
    tambak kayo ahahaha
    PANIS!

  • redcard  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 11:42 pm

    @talo ateneo

    pre wag ka ng mag provoke.

    @boitoi

    hanep XEREX hehe.

  • jeremy  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 5 October 2009 at 7:58 am

    galing!!! sa gen admission ako nanood kahapon dahil sold out na ang tickets sa upper, lowerbox at parton, isipin mo 20 points tambak!!! Espiritu best player!!! he’s really an amazing slam dunker, not only that, gumana din mga OUTSIDE SHOTS nya. Paul Lee great job on yourplaymaking and assists!!!. and This is UE’s best effort game next to UE-FEU nung tinambakan natin ang Tamaraws ng 15 sa 2nd round Elimination. Nagkamali ako kay #7 LUCAS tAGARDA, kala ko wala syang maitutulong sa team, LUPET PA SA REBOUND PARE!!! naka 2 sunod in times of CRUCIAL. Si Duran ayos din kahapon nakatulong kahit papaano. Si Acuña naging consistent na din sa mga 3 point shootings nya, Llagas, gumana na ang low post moves against Al Hussaini at eto napansin ko, Meron ng bumoboxout sa rebound in case of missed Shots, thanks to RAFFY REYES. Sa Thursday it’s time for us to finish the eagles, fight for CHAMPIONSHIP ITO!!! so kitakits!!! GO UE FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!!! Doblehen pa natin ang effort natin kasi si Norman black pagaaralan uli tayo nun kung saan sila nagkamali, sa 3 pointing nila like he said in the interview.

    PS: Rabeh Al Hussaini, 6-8 na IYAKIN, di bagay sayo umarte eh, sayang ang laki mo, konting tapyas lang foul agad tsk tsk tsk

    Monfort, wag na bumanat ng siko kay Espiritu, di maganda yan. 5-5 lang ang height mo.

    Ateneo fans: Sa huwebes natin malalaman kung sino talaga ang deserving magchampion, palakasan na ng cheer ito. So Goodluck UE FIGHT!!!!

  • BLUEGREEN  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 5 October 2009 at 9:38 am

    @wewe

    sorry i had to argue with you, but yeah i get your point now. you have all the reasons to be proud of your school. i had to disagree though about you, wanting lasalle in the final four. i must say they always have the heart to win but this season it was just not enough. i miss la salle on the other half of araneta, though.

    i have to point this out to some ue fans watching live: yesterday you already won. throwing your banners and what have you to the ateneo crowd in front of you was just uncivilized.

    i wish your team the best of luck still… you deserve to be in the finals. May the best team win!

    WE STILL BELIEVE BLUE EAGLES! OBF!

  • wewe  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 5 October 2009 at 8:59 pm

    @ bluegreen

    haha no prob man,its the uaap championship season, and i bet emotions are running high, specially people from ateneo. about the archers, part of the reason that i think they should be in the final four is that they played better than the tigers. They beat us twice db? haha sorry bout last game pla. UE played better (with a hint of luck -read: high FG% ) but i heard people saying that this is like the 2006 championship. History doesn’t win games. Hard work and determination does.

  • The Mosquito  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 5 October 2009 at 11:36 pm

    to: RED ONE

    Eto lang masasabe ko….
    good luck sa UE kase andun ka… sobrang mahangin na naman.

    Nice game UE.. never thought you’d give ADMU their 2nd loss this season. ^_^

    Pero Ateneo pa din bet ko. haha!

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