By Jerome Lagunzad
Ateneo and National University go at it for the last time today at The Arena in San Juan City, with the winner earning the right to take home the coveted UAAP Season 80 juniors basketball crown.
The Blue Eaglets, denied of a perfect season sweep Tuesday, should still come in the favorites in their 4 p.m. showdown. But the rejuvenated Bullpups are expected to ride the crest of a morale-boosting 70-67 victory in Game 2 last Tuesday in putting away Ateneo for good.
“It all boils down to who really wants it more,” said Ateneo coach Joe Silva, who won’t have backups Amchel Angeles and Allan Tañedo at his disposal as both will serve a one-game suspension handed down by UAAP executive director Rebo Saguisag.