Jerom Lastimosa of Adamson. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Jerom Lastimosa scored key baskets in the huge third quarter rally to lift Adamson 80-76 past De La Salle in rubber match in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday night, Dec. 4, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay...
Bettina Binaohan of the De La Salle Lady Archers (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER De La Salle fended off University of Santo Tomas’ late comeback to eke out a 74-69 win and clinch the championship berth in the UAAP Season 85 women’s basketball Final Four on Sunday, Dec 4, at the Mall of Asia...
By NIKOLE JAVIER De La Salle head coach Derrick Pumaren felt his team never got the chance to play as a complete unit all-throughout the season – something he sees as one big reason why they still have to play Adamson in a do-or-die match on Sunday, Dec. 4. The Green Archers seemed to have been...
Coach Tab Baldwin and Kai Ballungay of the Ateneo Blue Eagles. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Ateneo assistant coach Sandy Arespacochaga said the Blue Eagles are putting extra effort in rediscovering the championship poise that won them multiple titles in recent years. After five straight seasons...
Evan Nelle of De La Salle. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER De La Salle recovered late in the contest for a 77-72 victory over University of Santo Tomas on the last day of the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball elimination round Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Evan Nelle...
Jack Santiago and the UE Red Warriors. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER University of the East head coach Jack Santiago sees individual awards as fitting recognition for his players in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament. Despite missing out on the Final Four race, the Red...
Jerom Lastimosa of the Adamson Soaring Falcons (left) and Bettina Binaoahn of the De La Salle Lady Archers. (UAAP Media) Adamson star Jerom Lastimosa and La Salle cager Bettina Binaohan stepped up when it mattered most for their respective squads in the homestretch of the UAAP Season 85 men's and...
Dave Ildefonso of Ateneo. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Ateneo ended its two-game heartbreak in a big way, defeating defending champion University of the Philippines, 75-67, in the second round of the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday night, Nov. 26, at the Smart Araneta...
Adamson head coach Nash Racela (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Adamson head coach Nash Racela had one thing in mind during their 64-63 escape over National University and it was to counter all the predictions counting his team out of the Final Four contention. After three crucial straight...
Rey Remogat of University of the East. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Rey Remogat's career-high 24 points helped University of the East slip past De La Salle in overtime, 80-72, to end its campaign on a positive note in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday, Nov. 26, at...
LJay Gonzales of Far Eastern University. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Far Eastern University ended its UAAP Season 85 campaign in dominant fashion after dumping University of Santo Tomas, 77-62, in the men’s basketball tournament on Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. LJay...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Far Eastern University won't be in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament – the first time since 2013, following a season of inconsistencies according head coach Olsen Racela. FEU Tamaraws. (UAAP Media) After eight straight semis berths, the...
