UP in seventh heaven after downing FEU; Ateneo nears semis

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 03:30:21 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER Defending champion University of the Philippines outplayed Far Eastern University, 73-59, and firmed up its bid for No. 1in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  James Spencer’s career-high 19 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the field and Malick Diouf’s 20 rebounds and three blocks on […]

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Ateneo bounces back ferociously, mauls rival La Salle

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2022 22:23:30 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER Ateneo bounced back in a convincing fashion, clobbering bitter rival La Salle, 68-54, in the second round of the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  The Blue Eagles found themselves tied with the Green Archers at the half, 29-all, before exploding in the second […]

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Jolo Manansala shows way as NU ends jinx vs Ateneo 

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 03:22:35 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER No matter what happens, UAAP Season 85 will be another season to remember for National University. The Bulldogs, for one, snapped their 10-game losing streak to the many-time champions Ateneo Eagles Wednesday night, Nov. 2, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.  Thanks to the brilliant showing Jolo Manansala, the […]

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Ravena, 5 top collegiate stars in Gilas roster for 2 Korea matches

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 03:31:08 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Kiefer Ravena, whose bid to play one PBA conference for NLEX before heading back to Japan remains at an impasse, will suit up for Gilas Pilipinas for its two exhibition matches against old rival South Korea on June 17 and 18. Ravena was among the 12 players listed on the official roster […]

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Ateneo star Belangel set to play in Korea’s KBL as Asian import

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:04:58 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Ateneo guard SJ Belangel is set to take his talent to South Korea, making him the first Filipino to suit up in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) as an Asian import.Naver Sports reported Monday, June 6 that the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) Pegasus has recently agreed to a contract with the […]

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UP, La Salle lead men’s 3×3 tilt; NU Lady Bulldogs stay undefeated

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:15:23 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN University of the Philippines and La Salle shared the limelight in the opening day of the UAAP men’s 3×3 basketball tilt while National University continued its hot streak in the women’s side Thursday at the CaSoBe Resort in Calatagan, Batangas.Interestingly both UP and La Salle dropped their opening-game assignments before winning three […]

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Alyssa Solomon sizzles anew as NU tossers secure semis bonus

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:28:44 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN National University fended off Adamson in four sets, 25-20, 25-17, 13-25, 25-13, and clinch the first twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 84 women’s volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Thursday night, June 2.Alyssa Solomon spearheaded NU’s balanced attack with 20 points highlighted by 17 spikes and […]

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NU tossers on cloud nine, beat Ateneo for second time

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 08:53:46 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN National University bucked a slow start and eked out an 18-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-18 victory against reigning champion Ateneo for its ninth straight win in the UAAP Season 84 women’s volleyball tournament Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.Michaela Belen spearheaded the Lady Bulldogs with 19 points built on […]

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Wily guard Cagulangan hits biggest shot as UP pips Ateneo in OT

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 13 May 2022 23:06:40 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN JD Cagulangan hit a booming three with 0.5 seconds left to end University of the Philippines’ 36-year title drought and deny Ateneo of its four-peat pursuit.Cagulangan made the biggest shot of his career — at least in the collegiate scene — to lift the Fighting Maroons to 72-69 overtime win in the […]

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UAAP: UP, Ateneo battle for all the marbles

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 12 May 2022 09:49:50 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Dynasty or destiny?Expect fireworks and another mammoth crowd as reigning champion Ateneo and University of the Philippines lock horns in the finale of the blockbuster “Battle of Katipunan” series Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.Tipoff is at 6 p.m. with the Blue Eagles expecting to ride the crest […]

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