UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball schedule
October 16, Wednesday – Mall of Asia Arena
- 4pm – NU Bulldogs vs FEU Tamaraws
- 6pm – La Salle Green Archers vs UST Growling Tigers
UAAP: Kevin Quiambao says he owes new career-best to teammates
La Salle Green Archers’ star Kevin Quiambao during a UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball game against UST Growling Tigers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao attributed his new career-high to the support of his teammates as La Salle found ways to quash University of Santo Tomas’ gallant stand in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament.
With the defending champions pushed to their limits, Quiambao brought out his best scoring yet of 29 points on 4-of-6 three-point shootings, along with nine rebounds and three assists.
But the reigning MVP, who has a newborn baby as his main motivation, chose to focus on the hard-earned victory–La Salle’s fifth straight–instead of basking in the glory of his most recent feat.
UAAP: Royce Alforque, FEU learn from first round heartbreak vs NU
FEU Tamaraws’ Veejay Pre and Royce Alforque during a UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball game against NU Bulldogs. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines —Royce Alforque made sure there would be no meltdown this time around for Far Eastern University.
Alforque conspired with Jorick Bautista in the crucial moments to help register the Tamaraws’ first winning streak of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament and avenge their first-round loss to the Bulldogs.
In their last meeting last September 14, FEU blew a 13-point lead for a heartbreaking 62-60 loss highlighted by missed crucial free throws from rookie Janrey Pasaol.
UAAP: La Salle sweats out OT win over UST to push streak to 5
Kevin Quiambao and the La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–La Salle extended its blistering winning streak in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament to five by handing University of Santo Tomas a 94-87 overtime loss on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena.
Kevin Quiambao had a career-high 29 points that came with nine rebounds and Mike Phillips finished with another double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds as the Green Archers clinched the solo top spot with a 8-1 record.
“We’re not surprised at how UST played. We always remind ourselves that every team will be out competing against us. Coach Pido Jarencio and the rest of the staff are really doing a tremendous job in making sure they’re a competitive group,” coach Topex Robinson said.
For Kevin Quiambao, buhay ay di career-high. #UAAPSeason87 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/E74GHexGcB
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) October 16, 2024
UAAP men’s basketball scores: UST vs La Salle
WATCH: Kevin Quiambao on taking charge. #UAAPSeason87 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/CWc5Z9UXoG
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) October 16, 2024
La Salle coach Topex Robinson and Kevin Quiambao after surviving UST. #UAAPSeason87 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/cJoKdNokjK
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) October 16, 2024
- Defending champion La Salle (8-1) withstands UST (4-5) in overtime, 94-87, for its fifth straight win. Kevin Quiambao with a new career high.
- Mike Phillips extends it to a 10-point lead for La Salle, 91-81, with 1:53 left.
- END OF REGULATION: UST 80, La Salle 80.
WE’RE GOING OVERTIME!
END OF REGULATION: UST 80, La Salle 80#UAAPSeason87 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/31GMcm6dRE
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) October 16, 2024
- Manaytay got the offensive rebound and fouled by Gollena. UST ball with 10.1 secs left.
- Forthsky Padrigao splits his free throws from Mike Phillips’ unsportsmanlike foul. UST ties the game, 80-all, and it has the chance to steal the win with 24.1 seconds left.
Nic Cabañero makes it a one-point game after Kyle Paranada’s triple, 80-79, with 52.1 seconds left. #UAAPSeason87 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/kmjFAtUfyy
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) October 16, 2024
- Nic Cabañero makes it a one-point game after Kyle Paranada’s triple, 80-79, with 52.1 seconds left.
Quiambao energizes the La Salle crowd after a clutch triple for an 80-74 breather with 1:16 left. #UAAPSeason87 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/QqvaAjRGtV
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) October 16, 2024
- Quiambao energizes the La Salle crowd after a clutch triple for an 80-74 breather with 1:16 left.
Migs Pangilinan makes it a three-point game after a corner trey.
La Salle leads, 77-74, with 1:48 left. #UAAPSeason87 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/3BkuP00Gzb
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) October 16, 2024
- Migs Pangilinan makes it a three-point game after a corner trey. La Salle leads, 77-74, with 1:48 left.
- END OF 3RD: La Salle 65, UST 56.
- HALFTIME STATS: La Salle 42, UST 29.
- END OF 1ST: La Salle 27, UST 14.
IN PHOTOS: NU Bulldogs vs FEU Tamaraws
UAAP: FEU Tamaraws score first back-to-back wins of the season
FEU Tamaraws’ Jorick Bautista celebrates during a UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball game against NU Bulldogs. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Far Eastern University strung up a first-ever winning streak in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament after dealing slumping National University a 65-58 beating on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena.
Mo Konateh came up big once again with another double-double performance of 22 points and 13 rebounds while Tamaraw hero Jorick Bautista had a 50 percent shooting to 17 points as FEU improved to a 3-6 card.
“I don’t want to sound like a broken record. But like I said a couple weeks back, this second round of the season is going to be a lot different for us. We’re getting comfortable, we’re getting acclimated. We’re starting to understand our desires, our goals, and our focus on our game plan,” coach Sean Chambers said.
UAAP men’s basketball scores: NU vs FEU
FEU coach Sean Chambers, Royce Alforque, and Jorick Bautista after winning back to back games. #UAAPSeason87 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/BZQYwc4HSj
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) October 16, 2024
- FINAL: FEU (3-6) earns its first winning streak of the UAAP Season 87 with a 65-58 win over NU (2-7).
Jorick Bautista drills the dagger!#UAAPSeason87 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/YrMUGGTtk5
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) October 16, 2024
- Jorick Bautista nails it from the midrange, giving FEU a 57-52 lead with 4:39 remaining.
Jorick Bautista nails it from the midrange, giving FEU a 57-52 lead with 4:39 remaining. #UAAPSeason87 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/pJXVGyHszm
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) October 16, 2024
- END OF 3RD: NU 48, FEU 44 The Bulldogs pour in 24 points in the third period.
- AT THE HALF: FEU 29, NU 24.
- END OF 1ST: NU 12, FEU 10.
UAAP: La Salle, UP still on top as Final Four scramble heats up
UP Fighting Maroons during a game against UST Growling Tigers in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
After eight games so far, two teams, unsurprisingly, still banner the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament—defending champion La Salle and last year’s Finals rival University of the Philippines (UP), who are both sporting similar 7-1 (win-loss) records.
When the two squads locked horns once again this season, the Green Archers reasserted their dominance over the Fighting Maroons in an emotion-filled 68-56 result, thus ensuring that no team got past the first round without a scratch.
To start the second round, La Salle avenged its only loss dealt by fast-rising University of the East by trimming the Warriors, 77-68. UP, meanwhile, repeated over University of Santo Tomas (UST), which led the Season 84 champions in both games they faced off only to crack when it mattered the most.