Tams, Tigers favored over foes
Far Eastern University and University of Santo Tomas seek to boost their quarterfinal bids when they clash with NCAA squads today in the Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
The Tamaraws look to rebound against St. Benilde at 4:15 p.m. while the Tigers battle the Lyceum Pirates in the first game at 12:45 p.m.
Adamson and winless University of the Philippines square off in the 2:30 pm duel. The Falcons have blown hot and cold in the tournament, beating FEU, but bowing to Arellano and National U.
Article continues after this advertisementFEU hopes to bounce back from a 75-83 loss to San Beda last Saturday.
But unlike the duel against the Lions where they struggled to contain Ola Adeogun, the Tamaraws won’t have to deal with a formidable big man against the guard-laden Blazers.
The Tamaraws can also take encouragement from the performance of guard RR Garcia who tallied 23 points against the Lions.
Article continues after this advertisementThe tournament is presented by Hanes and Vulcaseal/Bostick and also backed by Master Facial Wash, Starmobile, Meralco, and San Mig Coffee.
