8/21/2004
FEU takes control of East; notches Final 4 slot
In the annual battle of Recto, where both campuses are just literally a stone’s throw away from each other, Far Eastern University dominated this one against University of the East, albeit a close one, 64-62, in the UAAP men’s basketball eliminations last August 21 at the Cuneta Astrodome.
The Tamaraws were underhanded by the smaller UE squad in the closing stages of the game. Nevertheless, veteran smarts made FEU stay afloat for their eighth win in ten games. With this victory, they are able to claim a Final Four slot and are just half a game behind pacesetting Ateneo de Manila University.
The Warriors reclaimed the lead back with just a minute to go when Marcy Arellano dropped the ball to Romel Dizon for a layup, 62-61. However, the grizzled warriors of FEU coach Koy Banal did not give up that easily as RJ Rizada handed the ball to the wide open Dennis Miranda for a midrange jumper with just :24.7 remaining.
“Nakakalambot ang ganong laro,” recalled Banal, who had his second cliffhanger in three days. “Kelangan namin ng ganong laro. Pampatibay.
“As usual, old reliables namin like Denok, RJ, Jobim (Garcia), and Don (Yabut) were there to defend (the Warriors),” Banal added.
Miranda led the way for the Tams with 18 points on 7/12 shooting with six rebounds, two assists, and a block. Arwind Santos had the better of his matchup against Niño Canaleta finishing with 12 markers and 15 boards.
Canaleta had 13 for the Warriors along with four blocks. Paolo Hubalde topscored for UE with 19.
The Tamaraws were the kings of the board as they completely conquered the rebounds department, 56-32. They were also the more aggressive team in pushing the ball with 16 fastbreak points, beating the Warriors in their own game who only had eight.
FEU would next face the surging Maroons of the University of the Philippines this August 28.
The Tamaraws were underhanded by the smaller UE squad in the closing stages of the game. Nevertheless, veteran smarts made FEU stay afloat for their eighth win in ten games. With this victory, they are able to claim a Final Four slot and are just half a game behind pacesetting Ateneo de Manila University.
The Warriors reclaimed the lead back with just a minute to go when Marcy Arellano dropped the ball to Romel Dizon for a layup, 62-61. However, the grizzled warriors of FEU coach Koy Banal did not give up that easily as RJ Rizada handed the ball to the wide open Dennis Miranda for a midrange jumper with just :24.7 remaining.
“Nakakalambot ang ganong laro,” recalled Banal, who had his second cliffhanger in three days. “Kelangan namin ng ganong laro. Pampatibay.
“As usual, old reliables namin like Denok, RJ, Jobim (Garcia), and Don (Yabut) were there to defend (the Warriors),” Banal added.
Miranda led the way for the Tams with 18 points on 7/12 shooting with six rebounds, two assists, and a block. Arwind Santos had the better of his matchup against Niño Canaleta finishing with 12 markers and 15 boards.
Canaleta had 13 for the Warriors along with four blocks. Paolo Hubalde topscored for UE with 19.
The Tamaraws were the kings of the board as they completely conquered the rebounds department, 56-32. They were also the more aggressive team in pushing the ball with 16 fastbreak points, beating the Warriors in their own game who only had eight.
FEU would next face the surging Maroons of the University of the Philippines this August 28.
// posted by Unknown @ 23:04 
