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UAAP: FEU women stun Adamson for 2nd win
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Published Oct 12, 2024 01:21 PM PHT
The FEU Lady Tamaraws celebrate against the Adamson Lady Falcons in the second round of the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball tournament, October 12, 2024 at the Araneta Coliseum. UAAP Media
The FEU Lady Tamaraws celebrate against the Adamson Lady Falcons in the second round of the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball tournament, October 12, 2024 at the Araneta Coliseum. UAAP MediaMANILA -- Far Eastern University snapped its losing streak in thrilling fashion, pulling off a 67-64 upset of Adamson University in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball tournament on Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.
MANILA -- Far Eastern University snapped its losing streak in thrilling fashion, pulling off a 67-64 upset of Adamson University in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball tournament on Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.
EJ Lopez was unstoppable in the final period, knocking down four three-pointers -- including the go-ahead shot from the top of the key with 62 seconds left that gave the Lady Tamaraws a 65-64 advantage.
EJ Lopez was unstoppable in the final period, knocking down four three-pointers -- including the go-ahead shot from the top of the key with 62 seconds left that gave the Lady Tamaraws a 65-64 advantage.
Victoria Adeshina flubbed a golden opportunity to regain the lead for Adamson when she bricked a wide-open layup on the break, and Shane Salvani added two clutch free throws for FEU in the next possession.
Victoria Adeshina flubbed a golden opportunity to regain the lead for Adamson when she bricked a wide-open layup on the break, and Shane Salvani added two clutch free throws for FEU in the next possession.
A bungled inbound by Adamson gave Joann Nagma the chance to ice the game at the line with 4.1 seconds left, but she missed both of her charities. She was quick to make up for her errors, however, coming up with the game-clinching steal that marked the end of the Lady Tamaraws' four-game slide.
A bungled inbound by Adamson gave Joann Nagma the chance to ice the game at the line with 4.1 seconds left, but she missed both of her charities. She was quick to make up for her errors, however, coming up with the game-clinching steal that marked the end of the Lady Tamaraws' four-game slide.
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They gifted rookie head coach Raiza Palmera-Dy only her second win of the season.
They gifted rookie head coach Raiza Palmera-Dy only her second win of the season.
"Grabe lang po 'yung kumpyansa na binibigay sa amin ni coach Raiza na kapag open, itira mo nang buong puso, nang walang duda," said Lopez, who scored 12 of her 17 points in the final quarter.
"Grabe lang po 'yung kumpyansa na binibigay sa amin ni coach Raiza na kapag open, itira mo nang buong puso, nang walang duda," said Lopez, who scored 12 of her 17 points in the final quarter.
"I'm not surprised na ganito ang nilaro namin. I've seen them play every day, six times a week, and naniniwala ako na kaya nila. Like I've mentioned in the first round, kailangan lang namin mag sabay sabay na merong magandang nilalaro," Palmera-Dy said of her squad.
"I'm not surprised na ganito ang nilaro namin. I've seen them play every day, six times a week, and naniniwala ako na kaya nila. Like I've mentioned in the first round, kailangan lang namin mag sabay sabay na merong magandang nilalaro," Palmera-Dy said of her squad.
Yvette Villanueva also shone brightly for the Lady Tamaraws with 13 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks, while Salvani, MJ Manguiat, and Rea Ong all chipped in eight points apiece.
Yvette Villanueva also shone brightly for the Lady Tamaraws with 13 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks, while Salvani, MJ Manguiat, and Rea Ong all chipped in eight points apiece.
Adamson dropped to 5-3, still at third but just half a game above fourth-running Ateneo de Manila University at 4-3.
Adamson dropped to 5-3, still at third but just half a game above fourth-running Ateneo de Manila University at 4-3.
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Elaine Etang paced the Lady Falcons with 16 points, six rebounds, and three steals, while Cheska Apag added 14 points, seven rebounds, and four steals.
Elaine Etang paced the Lady Falcons with 16 points, six rebounds, and three steals, while Cheska Apag added 14 points, seven rebounds, and four steals.
Nigerian center Adeshina was held to seven points and eight rebounds against the all-Filipino crew of Lady Tamaraws, who lost Congolese big Josee Kaputu early in the season due to a torn ACL.
Nigerian center Adeshina was held to seven points and eight rebounds against the all-Filipino crew of Lady Tamaraws, who lost Congolese big Josee Kaputu early in the season due to a torn ACL.
Both teams will be back next weekend at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila. Adamson will play on Oct. 19, 6 p.m., against De La Salle University while FEU will be back on Oct. 20, 10 a.m., against University of the East.
Both teams will be back next weekend at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila. Adamson will play on Oct. 19, 6 p.m., against De La Salle University while FEU will be back on Oct. 20, 10 a.m., against University of the East.
THE SCORES:
FEU 67 – Lopez 17, Villanueva 13, Salvani 8, Manguiat 8, Ong 8, Dela Torre 5, Nagma 4, Paras 2, Pasilang 2.
FEU 67 – Lopez 17, Villanueva 13, Salvani 8, Manguiat 8, Ong 8, Dela Torre 5, Nagma 4, Paras 2, Pasilang 2.
AdU 64 – Etang 16, Apag 14, Mazo 9, Padilla 7, Adeshina 7, Meniano 5, E. Alaba 2, Ornopia 2, Agojo 2, A. Alaba 0, Bajo 0, Limbago 0.
AdU 64 – Etang 16, Apag 14, Mazo 9, Padilla 7, Adeshina 7, Meniano 5, E. Alaba 2, Ornopia 2, Agojo 2, A. Alaba 0, Bajo 0, Limbago 0.
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Quarterscores: 17-16, 36-33, 47-49, 67-64
Quarterscores: 17-16, 36-33, 47-49, 67-64
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