Austria tells AdU Falcons: Go all out against Altas

ALTHOUGH Adamson has a quarterfinal slot in the bag, coach Leo Austria doesn’t want his Falcons to go easy in the Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup today.

So expect Jericho Cruz and the rest of the Falcons to still go all out in their bid for a fifth win versus Perpetual Help in the Group A battle at 2:30 p.m. at Filoil Flying V Arena.

“We have to work hard because we’re still struggling,” said Austria. “There was a sense of urgency [in our last game], but that’s not enough.”

Austria gave the team his message before leaving for Bangkok to mentor San Miguel Beer in the Asean Basketball League (ABL) semifinals.

Eliminated teams San Sebastian and Lyceum clash at 12:45 p.m. while University of the Philippines and Jose Rizal University tangle at 4:15 p.m.

The Falcons (4-2) secured a quarterfinal slot along with Group A teams National U (8-0), Arellano (6-2) and San Beda (5-2).

Also advancing to the next round from Group B are Ateneo (6-1), La Salle (6-1), University of the East (5-2) and University of Santo Tomas (4-3).