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Falcons cap off sub-par campaign with win over NU

by Josef Ramos
Thursday, 4 September 2008 (618 Views , 6 Comments)

MARC Agustin finished his collegiate career on a high.

Agustin, son of famed ex-pro Ato, took charge in his last game in the collegiate ranks as his Adamson Falcons derailed the National University Bulldogs, 68-57, in the 71st UAAP men’s basketball tournament last September 4, …

UAAP Week 9: The stage is set

by Kim Lesaca
Monday, 1 September 2008 (2,746 Views , 76 Comments)

WITH JUST a game remaining in each team’s calendar, the only interesting thing to watch for is who’ll get the second twice-to-beat advantage. We now know who the Final Four teams are and the match ups as well.

The Ateneo-UE matchup will be very interesting to …

Ateneo destroys NU, captures top seed in Final Four

by Rey Joble
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 …

Baracael-led Tamaraws edge NU, clinch Final Four berth

by Josef Ramos
Thursday, 28 August 2008 (988 Views , 12 Comments)

MAC is back.

Barely five weeks after a shooting incident that almost claimed his life, Mac Baracael returned to the Far Eastern University lineup and inspired his squad to an emotional 64-60 win over the National University Bulldogs in the 71st UAAP men’s basketball …

UAAP Week 8: Change the referees!!

by Kim Lesaca
Monday, 25 August 2008 (2,971 Views , 64 Comments)

IT’S BEEN two weeks since I wrote my article on the Commissioner Almighty (”A Callous Commissioner”) and the only changes that I’ve seen so far are:

1. Former referee Boy Quisido (I finally remembered the name) is part of the technical committee and is now the …

UST fires away from rainbow country, downs NU

by Rey Joble
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 …

UAAP Week 7: The road to the Final Four

by Kim Lesaca
Monday, 18 August 2008 (2,518 Views , 43 Comments)

THREE teams met their fate in Week 7 of Season 71: Ateneo, FEU and UST. For Ateneo and FEU, both teams made headway in the Final Four race, while UST is in danger of joining UP, NU and Adamson on the bus to an early …

Green Archers come from behind to thwart NU

by Rey Joble
Sunday, 17 August 2008 (743 Views , 4 Comments)

DE LA SALLE University showed the true character of a champion by coming from behind to turn back National University, 79-67, and move closer to yet another Final Four stint in the 71st UAAP men’s basketball tournament last August 16, 2008 at the Philsports Arena …

UAAP Week 6: A callous commissioner

by Kim Lesaca
Monday, 11 August 2008 (2,198 Views , 35 Comments)

THE ATMOSPHERE was full of hope, optimism and excitement as the second round of UAAP men’s basketball started last Thursday August 7. Well the excitement was still there as a couple of games really went down the wire while most were fun to watch. I …

UE routs Bulldogs after woeful first half

by Rey Joble
Sunday, 10 August 2008 (1,173 Views , 46 Comments)

THE University of the East Warriors, one of the league’s most explosive teams, got back on track after a forgettable first half to wallop the National University Bulldogs, 67-50, in the 71st UAAP seniors basketball tournament last August 10, 2008 at the Philsports Arena in …

NU beats UP, goes back-to-back for first time since 2003

by Josef Ramos
Thursday, 7 August 2008 (912 Views , 17 Comments)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY is gradually shedding its image as perennial whipping boys.

Proof has come in the form of the Bulldogs’ masterful 72-59 triumph over host University of the Philippines, 72-59, in the 71st UAAP seniors basketball tournament last August 7, 2008 at the Araneta Coliseum. …

UAAP Week 5: Crowded house

by Kim Lesaca
Sunday, 3 August 2008 (1,912 Views , 12 Comments)

IT WAS an exciting week as upsets marred Week 5 of UAAP Season 71. With each teams having seven games remaining in their calendar, the second round promises to be more action-packed as the top teams jockey for position in the Final Four race. After …

One round gone, one round to go!

by Tony L. Atayde
Sunday, 3 August 2008 (5,742 Views , 241 Comments)

FEU fell into the same hole that Ateneo did last year. With a chance to come out ahead of the pack in the first round, they lost steam and bowed to the previously winless National University.

The Bulldogs, who have become my 2nd favorite team after …

Upset-minded NU takes a bite out of FEU

by Rey Joble
Sunday, 3 August 2008 (1,314 Views , 29 Comments)

NATIONAL University scored its maiden win of the season – and arguably the year’s biggest upset.

The Bulldogs took a huge bite out of Far Eastern University’s stint atop the team standings with a come-from-behind 69-61 in the 71st UAAP seniors basketball tournament last August 3, …

Bautista, Growling Tigers keep NU out of win column

by Josef Ramos
Thursday, 31 July 2008 (992 Views , 17 Comments)

UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas’ fighting heart sent winless National University to its sixth straight defeat in the 71st UAAP seniors basketball tournament.

Even without ace playmaker Japs Cuan, the 2006 champions made minced meat out of the hapless Bulldogs, 88-77, to up their record to …