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Ateneo blows out UE, sets finals date with Green Archers

Sunday, 14 September 2008 (3,334 Views , 80 Comments)

MOMENTS after De La Salle sneaked its way to finals, Ateneo de Manila didn’t wait too long to join its nemesis to forge yet another blockbuster championship showdown.

The Blue Eagles put away the University of the East Warriors in the most convincing way possible, turning …

DLSU secures 13th finals stint in 15 years, knocks off FEU

Sunday, 14 September 2008 (2,555 Views , 82 Comments)

AFTER receiving crisp jabs from columnists and sportswriters alike during the week, De La Salle University head coach Franz Pumaren focused on sweeping Far Eastern University and succeeded.

After two hard-fought games against the Tamaraws, Pumaren and his defending champion Green Archers are returning to the …

Ateneo completes elims sweep of DLSU in style

Saturday, 6 September 2008 (4,378 Views , 155 Comments)

DEFENDING champion De La Salle University’s road to another title got off to a wrong start, thanks to its archrivals from Katipunan.

Ateneo de Manila, already assured of the top spot and the first twice-to-beat incentive in the Final Four, played with a purpose and …

UST ends rough campaign with win against UP

Saturday, 6 September 2008 (1,142 Views , 26 Comments)

IN THE FINAL GAME of his illustrious collegiate career, Jervy Cruz allotted some time to think about the future while giving his current teammates a rousing send-off.

The 6′5″, reigning Most Valuable Player finished with 21 points and 18 rebounds to power the University of Santo …

UE staves off furious UST comeback, makes Final Four

Sunday, 31 August 2008 (1,873 Views , 52 Comments)

UNIVERSITY of the East was a three-point basket away from experiencing the meltdown of the millennium.

University of Santo Tomas forward Francis Allera missed a wide open three at the buzzer, handing the Red Warriors a scary 89-87 triumph and the last Final Four seat in …

DLSU survives Adamson, ties FEU for no. 2 spot

Sunday, 31 August 2008 (1,219 Views , 40 Comments)

FOR 43 minutes, De La Salle’s chances of securing a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four were nearly put in jeopardy.

But, like they say, champions always find ways to win, and the Green Archers showed just that to a determined Adamson University quintet as they …

Ateneo destroys NU, captures top seed in Final Four

Saturday, 30 August 2008 (1,409 Views , 31 Comments)

ATENEO de Manila will be the top seeds heading into this year’s Final Four.

The Blue Eagles found National University an easier prey than they did last season after an 83-58 triumph to formally secure their twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinal round of the 71st UAAP …

FEU nips upset-conscious Fighting Maroons

Saturday, 30 August 2008 (812 Views , 5 Comments)

THE bumpiest part of the road to the Final Four is usually found on its blind side.

Far Eastern University learned this the hard way after barely escaping the already-eliminated University of the Philippines, 71-70, in the 71st UAAP men’s basketball tournament last August 30, 2008 …

Red Warriors avenge first round loss to Adamson

Sunday, 24 August 2008 (994 Views , 18 Comments)

IN A battle between two second generation players, Paul Zamar got the better of Marc Agustin.

Zamar, son of former University of the East stalwart and coach Boyzie Zamar, triggered the Warriors’ early onslaught as they whipped the Adamson Falcons, 58-45, in the 71st UAAP men’s …

Ateneo beats UP, assured of playoff for twice-to-beat advantage

Sunday, 24 August 2008 (1,462 Views , 24 Comments)

NEXT TARGET: A twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four of the 71st UAAP men’s basketball competition.

Another double-double performance from Rabeh Al-Hussaini and a scintillating display of passing skills by Chris Tiu have assured the Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles of at least a playoff for …

Far Eastern beats DLSU, ties victims at no. 2 spot

Saturday, 23 August 2008 (3,291 Views , 129 Comments)

FAR EASTERN University was in no mood to give De La Salle head coach Franz Pumaren a send-off party.

The Tamaraws got their second wind midway through the fourth period to outlast the Archers, 83-75, and strengthen their chances for the other twice-to-beat incentive for the …

UST fires away from rainbow country, downs NU

Saturday, 23 August 2008 (868 Views , 22 Comments)

UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas was extra careful in the endgame – and rightfully so.

Reeling from a late meltdown against Far Eastern University last week, the Growling Tigers bucked a lethargic first quarter with a sizzling second-half performance en route to a 68-58 come-from-behind win over …

Tamaraws rally from 16-point deficit to beat UST

Sunday, 17 August 2008 (2,301 Views , 78 Comments)

FOR 30 MINUTES, all seemed bleak and gloomy for Far Eastern University.

An inspired fourth quarter fightback, however, gave the Tamaraws the much-needed momentum they needed to force overtime and complete a stunning 74-69 win against University of Santo Tomas in the 71st UAAP men’s …

Ateneo nails Final Four berth, takes down Adamson

Sunday, 17 August 2008 (1,033 Views , 11 Comments)

ANOTHER MVP-like performance for Rabeh Al-Hussaini equals another Final Four appearance for Ateneo de Manila University.

The Blue Eagles banked on yet another solid game from their premier center, who powered his team past the Adamson Falcons, 78-59, in the 71st UAAP men’s basketball tournament last …

UE drubs listless Fighting Maroons

Sunday, 17 August 2008 (901 Views , 14 Comments)

A BREAKOUT game and an encore performance served University of the East pretty well in the 71st UAAP men’s basketball competition.

Shooting guard Marcy Arellano broke out of his slumber to steer his Red Warriors to a repeat of their 29-point first round drubbing of University …