2nd straight victory,Sweet!
Tigers rip Warriors
By NOLI CRUZ
THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas Tigers combined brute force and hot shooting to dominate the University of the East Warriors, 91-77, yesterday in the 69th UAAP men’s basketball tournament at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Rookie slotman Jervy Cruz was a monster inside, especially in the second quarter when the Tigers broke away from a tight contest, and Jojo Duncil hit booming three-pointers everytime the Warriors were gaining grounds en route to their second straight huge win.
It was a fitting follow-up to their stunning victory over defending champions Far Eastern U Tamaraws Thursday. The only blemish on their card was a two-point loss to the University of the Philippines Maroons in their opener.
The Tigers caught the Warriors napping in the second period, outscoring the redshirts, 31-10, to take a 47-28 lead at halftime.
Cruz had 15 of his 22 points in the first half while Duncil matched his career-high with 25 points.
Marcy Arellano sparked a UE rally early in the third, clustering eight points on one stretch to pull his team to within 43-52. But the Warriors couldn’t get closer than seven from there.
The Tigers and the Warriors now share second place at 2-1, behind the Ateneo Blue Eagles’ 3-0 card.
By NOLI CRUZ
THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas Tigers combined brute force and hot shooting to dominate the University of the East Warriors, 91-77, yesterday in the 69th UAAP men’s basketball tournament at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Rookie slotman Jervy Cruz was a monster inside, especially in the second quarter when the Tigers broke away from a tight contest, and Jojo Duncil hit booming three-pointers everytime the Warriors were gaining grounds en route to their second straight huge win.
It was a fitting follow-up to their stunning victory over defending champions Far Eastern U Tamaraws Thursday. The only blemish on their card was a two-point loss to the University of the Philippines Maroons in their opener.
The Tigers caught the Warriors napping in the second period, outscoring the redshirts, 31-10, to take a 47-28 lead at halftime.
Cruz had 15 of his 22 points in the first half while Duncil matched his career-high with 25 points.
Marcy Arellano sparked a UE rally early in the third, clustering eight points on one stretch to pull his team to within 43-52. But the Warriors couldn’t get closer than seven from there.
The Tigers and the Warriors now share second place at 2-1, behind the Ateneo Blue Eagles’ 3-0 card.
Haha, I watched the game despite having a very bad reception... since I don't have anymore my destiny cable (sucks!). Ang galing2... sana tuloy-tuloy na to so that we can be at the final four. Excited! ;) Was it the new coach (Pido Jarencio)? Or the new rookies (Jhervy Cruz)? pero Duncil pa rin... hehe...
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