UAAP: FEU boosts Final Four chances, topples UE

UAAP: FEU boosts Final Four chances, topples UE

/ 03:52 PM November 03, 2024

Veejay Pre FEU beats UE UAAP Season 87

FEU’s Veejay Pre during a game against UE in UAAP Season 87.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines–Far Eastern University fanned its Final Four hopes after dealing University of the East a second consecutive loss, 59-51, in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.

The Tamaraws tied Adamson in fifth place and moved just one game behind fourth-running University of Santo Tomas (5-6).

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“This is what I felt we were going to be in the second round. This is the team I expect from us. We’ve been practicing so amazingly the last two weeks,” FEU coach Sean Chambers said.

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Veejay Pre showed up once again for FEU with 20 points and eight rebounds less than a week after putting up a career-best 31 points and 14 rebounds in a loss to the Growling Tigers.

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Jorick Bautista did not have the best shooting day but still produced 12 points, veteran Royce Alforque contributed nine points and eight rebounds while Mo Konateh pulled down 11 boards.

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“I think the key is we got out strong, but we also just sustained the lead. So that’s also a bit of a challenge when it comes to the game,” Chambers said.

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The Tamaraws had their way early, zooming to a 31-13 advantage in the second quarter and never looked back.

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Precious Momowei did the heavy lifting for UE, which dropped to 6-5, with 18 points, 21 rebounds and three steals while Rainer Maga added 12 points and 11 rebounds.

The Red Warriors loss also assured defending champion La Salle (10-1) of a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four.

University of the Philippines (9-1) secures the other twice-to-beat incentive if it beats cellar-dweller National University in the second game.

FEU takes on La Salle next on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena while UE plays UST on Saturday at Araneta Coliseum.

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