MANILA, Philippines—Following the heartbreaking loss by the Ateneo Blue Eagles to the National University (NU) Bulldogs, 65-63, Wednesday, UAAP Season 77 Most Valuable Player Kiefer Ravena took to Twitter Thursday to thank the fans and vowed to be back next year.
On his handle, @kieferravena, the King Eagle posted “Will be back next year.” The post has been retweeted 2,114 times and was favorited by 4,552 users.
Ravena also thanked the Blue Eagle fans, whom he considered as the “real MVP”, and apologized that they were not able to qualify for the UAAP finals.
“Thank you to everyone who supported us this season. Sorry we fell short. You the real MVP,” Ravena posted.
The 6-foot Ravena is on his fourth year and is still eligible to play next year under UAAP rules. He scored 21.2 points and 5.6 assists per game.
With Ateneo’s loss, the Bulldogs barged into the finals after 44 years. They will face the Far Eastern University Tamaraws who dethroned the La Salle Green Archers.
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