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UAAP: UP women rout FEU to end skid, claim win no. 4
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Published Nov 16, 2024 01:45 PM PHT
The UP Fighting Maroons in their game against FEU in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball tournament, November 16, 2024 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. UAAP Media
The UP Fighting Maroons in their game against FEU in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball tournament, November 16, 2024 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. UAAP MediaMANILA -- University of the Philippines ended a five-game slide on Saturday after beating Far Eastern University, 76-61, in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
MANILA -- University of the Philippines ended a five-game slide on Saturday after beating Far Eastern University, 76-61, in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
The Fighting Maroons improved their record to 4-9, putting them in a tie for fifth place with the De La Salle Lady Archers.
The Fighting Maroons improved their record to 4-9, putting them in a tie for fifth place with the De La Salle Lady Archers.
It was a battle between two already-eliminated teams, as both UP and FEU are out of the running for a place in the Final 4. The Lady Tamaraws dropped to 3-10 with the defeat.
It was a battle between two already-eliminated teams, as both UP and FEU are out of the running for a place in the Final 4. The Lady Tamaraws dropped to 3-10 with the defeat.
"I'm very happy and proud of my girls. It’s very mysterious how they played today because what we have been preparing for all the teams is the same, it’s just maybe we were more connected this time around and they are motivated to outperform our opponent," said UP head coach Paul Ramos.
"I'm very happy and proud of my girls. It’s very mysterious how they played today because what we have been preparing for all the teams is the same, it’s just maybe we were more connected this time around and they are motivated to outperform our opponent," said UP head coach Paul Ramos.
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The Fighting Maroons led by 12 at halftime, 41-29 before extending it to 16 heading into the final frame, 61-45.
The Fighting Maroons led by 12 at halftime, 41-29 before extending it to 16 heading into the final frame, 61-45.
FEU never really closed in during the fourth quarter with 11 the closest it could get as Louna Ozar, Alex Mendoza, and Erika Jimenez provided the response by UP.
FEU never really closed in during the fourth quarter with 11 the closest it could get as Louna Ozar, Alex Mendoza, and Erika Jimenez provided the response by UP.
Ozar just missed a triple-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, while Filipino-Australian rookie Mendoza added 11 points.
Ozar just missed a triple-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, while Filipino-Australian rookie Mendoza added 11 points.
Kaye Pesquera contriuted 10 points while Jimenez posted nine points.
Kaye Pesquera contriuted 10 points while Jimenez posted nine points.
On the other hand, the Lady Tamaraws received their third consecutive loss to fall to 3-10 at seventh.
On the other hand, the Lady Tamaraws received their third consecutive loss to fall to 3-10 at seventh.
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Shane Salvani tallied 21 points and eight rebounds in the losing cause which also gained 12 points from Maxene Dela Torre.
Shane Salvani tallied 21 points and eight rebounds in the losing cause which also gained 12 points from Maxene Dela Torre.
FEU looks to deny National University an elimination round sweep and an outright Finals seat next Saturday at the same San Juan venue.
FEU looks to deny National University an elimination round sweep and an outright Finals seat next Saturday at the same San Juan venue.
The Scores:
UP 76 - Ozar 14, Mendoza 11, Pesquera 10, Jimenez 9, Lozada 8, Nolasco 5, Tapawan 4, Bariquit 4, Maw 4, Sauz 3, Vingno 2, Quinquinio 2, Barba 0, Solitario 0.
UP 76 - Ozar 14, Mendoza 11, Pesquera 10, Jimenez 9, Lozada 8, Nolasco 5, Tapawan 4, Bariquit 4, Maw 4, Sauz 3, Vingno 2, Quinquinio 2, Barba 0, Solitario 0.
FEU 61 - Salvani 21, Dela Torre 12, Pasilang 7, Villanueva 7, Manguiat 4, Lopez 2, Ong 2, Paras 2, Nagma 2, Gavaran 2.
FEU 61 - Salvani 21, Dela Torre 12, Pasilang 7, Villanueva 7, Manguiat 4, Lopez 2, Ong 2, Paras 2, Nagma 2, Gavaran 2.
Quarterscores: 18-14. 41-29, 61-45, 76-61.
Quarterscores: 18-14. 41-29, 61-45, 76-61.
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