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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Archers end slide, pip Falcons; Bulldogs near semis

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:49:53 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER  CJ Austria hit the dagger three to lift La Salle to a spine-tingling 81-78 win over  Adamson in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  Shouts of “Animo La Salle!” reverberated inside the Big Dome after Austria buried the all-important baskets that enabled the […]

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Benilde advances to semis for 1st time since 2002

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:33:59 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN College of St. Benilde finally quenched its thirst for a Final Four spot after hacking out an 83-78 win against San Sebastian in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.Will Gozum led all scorers with a solid all-around performance of […]

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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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UP cruises past UE for sixth straight win, gains playoff

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2022 06:56:28 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER  Malick Diouf fired a career-high 23 points as University of the Philippines cruised past University of the East, 83-69, to secure a playoff spot in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament Saturday, Nov, 5, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  In a fitting sequel to his impressive showing against Adamson on Wednesday […]

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La Salle desperate to end slide vs Ateneo; UP eyes win No. 9

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:42:35 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER Ateneo and La Salle seek to bounce back at the expense of each other as they collide in the second round of the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  Just like the Archers, the Blue Eagles have two missions in their 6:30 p.m. […]

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La Salle’s Winston wants championship more than the MVP trophy

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:45:33 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER Schonny Winston couldn’t relish being called “Mr. MVP” if La Salle won’t go far in the UAAP Season 85. That’s because the Archers are in deep trouble – for now. They need a quick solution to their problem if they are to make it to the Final Four. The 6-foot-4 guard leads […]

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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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UP’s Gonzales repays trust with a game to remember

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:18:37 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER Cyril Gonzales repaid the trust given to him by coach Goldwin Monteverde and helped lift University of the Philippines to a vengeful 75-63 win over National University in the UAAP Season 85 on Sunday. Given the opportunity to shine, Gonzales did not disappoint. He was actually a joy to watch after scattering […]

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FEU gets back at UE for third straight UAAP win

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:05:46 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER  Xyrus Torres shone as Far Eastern University recovered from a slow start to take its third straight win with a 75-68 decision over University of the East in the second round of the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  Torres tallied 22 points apart […]

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