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UAAP: Kevin Quiambao takes charge as La Salle hands UP its first loss

UAAP: Kevin Quiambao takes charge as La Salle hands UP its first loss

Rom Anzures,

ABS-CBN News

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Updated Oct 07, 2024 12:09 AM PHT

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Photo from Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News.De La Salle University star Kevin Quiambao. Photo from Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News.

MANILA (UPDATED) — Kevin Quiambao took charge for De La Salle University to hand the University of the Philippines its first loss of UAAP Season 87.

The reigning league MVP led the defending champions to a 68-56 triumph over the Fighting Maroons, Sunday evening at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City -- a win that pushed them to the top of the team standings at the end of the first round.

"Coming into this game, sabi lang sa amin ng coaching staff na believe and [have] faith na kaya namin talunin lahat ng team," said Quiambao, who put up an all-around line of 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists in their impressive win.

"Yun pagkatalo namin sa UE is a wake-up call na marami pa kaming kailangan i-improve. This game, sobrang gigil kami na makuha itong panalo na ito dahil nga marami pa kaming kailangan i-improve," added KQ. 

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Tied at 42 after UP's second-half surge that allowed them to erase La Salle's 35-15 advantage, Quiambao and Lian Ramiro sparked a seven-to-nothing run for a 49-42 lead, with the former hitting a triple and lay-in in that spurt.

This eventually led to DLSU regaining their composure as the game ended, with the defending champions eventually regaining a double-digit lead. 

This, according to Quiambao, was a matter of the Archers applying the adjustments that their defeat against the Red Warriors taught them. 

"Sinacrifice ko yung role ko as a veteran na 'di pala kailangan laging puntos," said Kevin. "Kailangan ko din i-involve yung teammates ko, at simula nung nag adjust kami lahat, madaming good things na nangyari sa amin. Doon namin napagtanto na sundin lagi yung coaches kasi nung first four games namin medyo lihis yung system sa gusto namin gawin," he added. 

Moving into the second round, La Salle assistant mentor Gian Nazario said that they must not only apply the lessons of their first seven games, but they must also remain hungry as they continue their path for a repeat.   

"We still have a lot to work on and a lot to learn kasi kung masatisfy na kami dito, that would be our downfall. So, I think what's best is these guys will be able to recover tomorrow, and practice na ulit. Yun naman talaga ang kailangan namin eh. Just like what KQ said also, we enjoyed the day, enjoyed the win. But tomorrow's another day," he pointed out.

On the other hand, Harold Alarcon put up 19 markers, five boards, and three steals, while Quentin Miliora-Brown had a 10-point, 10-rebound game for La Salle. 

The result of this game put both teams at 6-1, with DLSU being the top seed by virtue of win-over-the-other. 

The Scores:

La Salle 68 – Quiambao 20, David 14, Macalalag 7, Abadam 5, Ramiro 5, Marasigan 5, Phillips 4, Gollena 4, Austria 2, Agunanne 2, Gonzales 0.

UP 56 – Alarcon 19, Millora-Brown 10, Lopez 8, Torres 6, Fortea 5, Belmonte 5, Abadiano 2, Bayla 1, Felicilda 0, Torculas 0, Stevens 0, Ududo 0.

Quarterscores: 19-13, 38-25, 51-46, 68-56.


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PVL: Rachel Anne Daquis' positivity lifting up Farm Fresh on and off the court

PVL: Rachel Anne Daquis' positivity lifting up Farm Fresh on and off the court

Kennedy Caacbay,

ABS-CBN News

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Rachel Anne Daquis of the Farm Fresh Foxies. PVL Media Bureau

MANILA, Philippines – Rachel Anne Daquis, more than her rich volleyball experience, is also supplementing Farm Fresh with an attitude essential for every team — positivity.

Daquis, 37, not only provides her team a skillful boost, but also uplifts the Foxies whenever needed, on and off the court.

This was on full display when Farm Fresh made a masterful reverse sweep of Capital1, 18-25, 21-25, 26-24, 25-19, 15-12, in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

As coach Benson Bocboc worded it, Daquis "never forgets to smile." Down two sets to nothing, Daquis — in both contexts of cheering the team up and scoring — spirited a comeback for the ages.

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"Laging naka-ganiyan 'yan eh [naka-smile]. Kaya ayun, very positive kasi siya eh, kahit 'yung ibang tahimik nadadala niya," said Bocboc. "Tapos kahit na galit siya, naka-smile siya. So… ibang-iba 'yung energy."

Daquis fired a game-high 19 points on 17 attacks and two blocks to lead the offense of the Foxies, securing their fifth win to end the preliminary round.

But for the Far Eastern University (FEU) legend, she's still far from the vintage form she wanted.

"Struggle pa ako eh, kasi siyempre kahit nakabalik ako, kahit nagre-rehab and nagbubuhat ako, ‘yung control sa bola pa din ‘yun pa ‘yung missing sakin," Daquis said.

Daquis was just grateful for the team's trust in her as she shifted her focus on the things she could contribute to lift the team.

"Hindi naman ako sinukuan ng team ko, talagang inilaban nila ako. Best game, kasi talagang kailangan namin manalo ngayon pero mas may ilalabas pa tayo — basta huwag tayo mag-stop matuto, mag-adjust, and ‘yun siguro mag-focus pa ako sa anong matutulong ko," said Daquis.

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