La Salle, UE thump rivals
By Jasmine W. Payo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:03:00 07/25/2008
MANILA, Philippines—De La Salle University gave Adamson University no room to entertain another upset bid as the Archers coasted past the Falcons, 76-61, Thursday in the 71st UAAP men’s basketball competition at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Led by JV Casio, the Archers opened the game with a strong first half then easily quashed the Falcons’ third-quarter comeback to streak to their fourth straight win and claim solo second at 4-1.
“They gave us a problem, they gave us different looks; I’m just happy that my players were really prepared for any scenario,” said La Salle coach Franz Pumaren.
The Falcons, who were looking for a big follow-up to their stunning win over the University of the East Warriors, dropped to 2-3.
Casio presided in key stretches for the Archers to finish with 19 points, five assists and two steals, while Rico Maierhofer added 13 markers and seven rebounds.
Maui Villanueva, a Japan-trained freshman, contributed 12 points on a 6-of-7 shooting clip.
Regaining its dominating form in the second game, UE roared to an 87-58 rout of University of the Philippines that halted a two-game skid and gave the Warriors a 3-2 slate. The Maroons fell to 1-4 with their fourth straight loss.
Hans Thiele rebounded from a listless performances with 15 points as the Warriors jumped to a 27-12 start and stretched this to a 40-point gap at 81-41.
The scores:
LA SALLE 76—Casio 19, Maierhofer 13, Villanueva 12, Malabes 10, Barua 10, Atkins 4, Mangahas 4, Webb 2, Walsham 2, Revilla 0, Bagatsing 0, Lee 0, Batricevic 0.
ADAMSON 61—Agustin 12, Colina 12, Galinato 9, Gonzalgo 9, Cañada 6, Alvarez 6, Santos 3, Nuyles 2, Yambot 2, Lozada 0, Olalia 0, Margallo 0, Gorospe 0.
Quarters: 18-11, 35-22, 52-41, 76-61
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