Ateneo, Adamson down Jumbo Cup foes

GAMES SATURDAY (Enderun gym, Taguig)

9:30 a.m.—DPS vs CKSC

11 a.m.—Ateneo vs Perpetual

1 p.m.—Adamson vs FEU

2:30 p.m.—UP vs HCHS

ATENEO and Adamson scored contrasting wins to jumpstart their title bids in the 1st Jumbo Plastic Linoleum Cup 2014 yesterday at the Enderun Colleges gym in Taguig.

The Blue Eaglets outlasted Chiang Kai Shek College, 71-67, with Gian Mamuyac, Brix Ramos and Esjay Belangel scoring in double figures and filling up the void left by star players Jolo Mendoza and twin brothers Matt and Mike Nieto who are seeing action in the Fiba Under-17 World Championship in Dubai.

Mamuyac led Ateneo with 13 points and four rebounds while Ramos and Belangel combined for 23 points and 10 rebounds.

The Baby Falcons, on the other hand, led from start to finish and overwhelmed the University of Perpetual Help Altalettes, 116-72.

Behind the torrid shooting of Gio Calacalsada and Jojo Antiporda, the Goldwin Monteverde-mentored Adamson raced to an early 32-12 advantage to post the lopsided win in the tournament also sponsored by Smart Telecommunications, K Tech Sports, Powerbest Marketing, CW Home Depot, Powerhouse and Dickies Underwear.

Jumbo Plastic Linoleum’s Jefferson dela Cruz and Enderun Colleges director for admission Daniel Perez graced the opening rites.

Far Eastern U also beat University of the Philippines, 76-66, and Hope Christian walloped Diliman Preparatory School, 84-61.