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Letran plays spoiler, foils Arellano

Monday, 30 August 2010 961 Views | 10 Comments

AFTER watching a video of the 2006 NBA Finals that featured the Miami Heat eventually capturing the Larry O’Brien trophy after trailing 0-2 before their team huddle, Letran head coach Louie Alas’ ploy worked and Jam Cortes had an inspiring performance.

Cortes was virtually unstoppable. His brilliance helped the …

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Depleted Stags extend CSB’s woes

Friday, 27 August 2010 614 Views | 7 Comments

WITHOUT Calvin Abueva in the last three quarters of the game, the defending NCAA champion San Sebastian Stags had no problems disposing of the College of Saint Benilde Blazers in a low-scoring 1st half for their 9th win in the 86th Season of the NCAA …

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San Beda still spotless, rips St. Benilde

Monday, 23 August 2010 1,981 Views | 58 Comments

The San Beda Red Lions had five players who scored in double-digit on August 21, 2010 as they dismantled the College of Saint Benilde Blazers, 89-70, still with an unblemished record of the 86th Season of the NCAA held at The Arena in San Juan …

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San Sebastian regains championship form, routs EAC

Monday, 23 August 2010 853 Views | 15 Comments

THREE days after absorbing their first loss against San Beda, the San Sebastian Golden Stags rapidly got out of the dumps and collectively regained their winning ways in the 86th National Collegiate Athletic Association senior basketball on August 23, 2010.

Calvin Abueva, had another stellar performance …

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Falcons dismantle pesky Growling Tigers in 2OT

Sunday, 15 August 2010 2,421 Views | 95 Comments

If the 1st game had one, this game had two.  The Adamson Falcons defeated the UST Growling Tigers in double overtime, 81-76, for its 2nd straight win in the 2nd round of UAAP Season 73 held on August 15, 2010 at the PhilSports Arena in …

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Tamaraws win Battle of Morayta series

Sunday, 15 August 2010 1,958 Views | 99 Comments

The FEU Tamaraws needed an extra five minutes beyond regulation to extinguish the UE Warriors, 83-77, in their 2nd round meeting of UAAP Season 73 on August 15, 2010 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.After Lucas Tagarda tied the ballgame at 2-all early in …

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Young, thundering Green Archers conquer Bulldogs

Saturday, 14 August 2010 2,173 Views | 36 Comments

The De La Salle Green Archers thwarted the NU Bulldogs, 59-56, to open their 2nd round campaign of the UAAP Season 73 held at the Araneta Coliseum on August 14, 2010 and avenge their 1st round loss last July 15, 2010.

After Joseph Terso’s 3-point basket …

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Arellano stops stubborn Letran

Friday, 13 August 2010 729 Views | 14 Comments

The Arellano Chiefs maintained their composure down the stretch to defeat the Letran Knights, 78-76, at the Arena in San Juan City on August 13, 2010 thus completing their 1st round assignment with a 3-5 slate.

In the 1st quarter, the Letran Knights started strong in …

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Falcons stop Tamaraws win streak

Thursday, 12 August 2010 3,690 Views | 162 Comments

The Adamson Falcons gave the FEU Tamaraws its 1st ever loss of the year with a 64-63, scintillating, cardiac finish on August 12, 2010 2nd round edition of UAAP Season 73 held at the Araneta Coliseum.

“It’s not easy beating this team” said Adamson Head Coach …

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UE opens 2nd round drive with a win over UST

Thursday, 12 August 2010 1,856 Views | 45 Comments

The UE Red Warriors started their 2nd round UAAP Season 73 campaign on a high note by defeating the UST Growling Tigers, 75-65, on August 12, 2010 at the Araneta Coliseum, capturing only their 2nd win half way thru the elimination round.

After a slow start …

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After the Blazers, Red Lions prepare for Aug. 18 showdown

Wednesday, 11 August 2010 1,412 Views | 32 Comments

After their 87-61 demolition job of the College of St. Benilde Blazers at the Arena in San Juan on Aug 11, 2010, the San Beda Red Lions are locked on a collision course with …

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UP’s demise, UST rise and an iconic match up

Sunday, 8 August 2010 2,941 Views | 84 Comments

UP hitting rock bottom

While at the ABS-CBN Production Room, every UP Alum I know was celebrating, even exchanging analyst type SMS messages.  Director Albert Ramos even wanted to get his jacket then wear it to celebrate UP’s possible first ever win of the season.  Anyways, …

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6 NCAA Juniors that got game

Tuesday, 3 August 2010 2,674 Views | 81 Comments

Player recruitment has been easy for some.  Most find it a pain.  The best thing about college  basketball, every season, there are always new prospects.  Something new to watch, just like clicking the refresh button on your PC every year.

There’s always something to look forward …

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Red hot Cardinals improve slate to 4-2

Monday, 2 August 2010 662 Views | 17 Comments

Jonathan Banal exploded for 9-points, all in the crucial period to lift the Mapua Cardinals past the Emilio Aguinaldo Generals, 82-68, in their 1st round encounter of the NCAA Season 86 on August 2, 2010 at the Arena in San Juan City.

“If we play good, …

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Golden Stags escape Blazers late surge

Monday, 2 August 2010 1,060 Views | 21 Comments

The San Sebastian Golden Stags had a narrow escape but eventually extinguished a tenacious College of St. Benilde Blazers down the stretch, 75-74, in their 1st round encounter on August 2, 2010 at the Arena in San Juan City.

Both teams opened the 1st quarter at …

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