UE draws perfect game from Olivarez to thwart UST
MANILA, Philippines – University of the East banked on a key run late to hold off University of Santo Tomas, 85-68, Saturday in the FilOil Flying V Hands Premier Cup at the Arena in San Juan.
The Red Warriors leaned on a 21-4 binge bridging the latter part of the third period and the start of the fourth quarter to stretch a three point lead back to 20, 80-60, with6:28 left on a basket by Jay-ar Sumido.
“I always tell my players not to be contented and complacent kasi knowing UST babalik at babalik yan,” said UE coach Boyzie Zamar.
Article continues after this advertisementRalf Olivarez scored 17 points on a perfect seven-of-seven shooting from the field and three-of-three at the line while Sumido added 16 points for UE, which hiked its record to 4-2.
UST fell behind early but came to within three, 56-59, after Aljon Mariano, who finished with 15 points on 13 shots, caught fire.
The Growling Tigers, who shot just 34% from the floor while allowing the Red Warriors to shoot 52%, dropped to 3-3.
