Games on Wednesday
(Smart Araneta Coliseum)
8:30 AM – FEU-D VS UST (U16 Boys’ Stepladder Semis)
10:30 Am – Adsu vs Nu (Women’s Stepladder Semis)
1:30 pm – nu* vs dlsu (men’s last four)
4:30 PM – Up * vs Ust (Men Last Men)
* Double-to-hit
In revenge, Eneneo knocked Adamson, and climbed to the next step on the ladder of the Uaap Season 88 Semifinals 88 Semithinini on Sunday at the ASIA Arena.
The third-ranked Blue Eagles went on an 11-0 run to open the payoff period and never looked back at No. 4 Lady Falcons, and a shot at the Champion and No (Nu) Lady Bulldogs.
Ateneo and NU will be able to get another knock-out battle with the meeting that survived Santo Tomas in the best-of-three finals. The Tigresses secured a clear berth by sweeping two finishes, 14-0.
The Blue Eagles made sure to stay in contention with a shot at Santo Tomas powered by Kacey Dela Rosa, who had 20 rebounds, along with three assists, two blocks and a steal.
Kailah Oani and Camille Malagar added 13 and 12 points, respectively, as Nigerian anchor Sara Makanjuoola spread nine points, 16 holes, five assists, two holes, two blocks.
“Adam running but our defense was driven by it. We appreciate Adamson a lot, we learn a lot from them. Today, we were God’s team.
The Blue Eagles have finished fourth in the last three seasons, including a 59-53 overtime loss to the women’s Falcons in the first round of the Stepladder Semis last season.
Ateneo almost stumbled again with only a six-point lead after three quarters before unleashing an 11-0 burst to take a 65-48 lead.
The Blue Eagles Defense left the Lady Falcons without a field goal until the last four minutes, preparing for a duel against the reigning champion.
“Gusto ko lang din Mapayya SA A servant NA Hindi Lang Sila ‘Yung Kaya Sayingbump into each other ISA Ganoong – come in Pero kami Rin. We just prayed that it won,” Ms. Dela Rosa said.
Elaine Etang scored 18 points while Kemi Adeshena had 10 points and the Adamsons were brought back, still impressing under first Mento Jed COLONIA, and a falcon of his own.
In the U16 category, members of the Elite Team Dyyne Enriquez (29) and Prince Cariño (20) connected as Eastern-herson deal U-diliman finished No. 4 Adamson, 90-76.
The baby tamaraws will face the Santo Tomas Tiger Cubs in the next stage of the ladder that was blown away by the Nu-Nazareth School Bullpups, who swept the elalis, 14-0. – John Bryan Uhlabay
Scores:
Ateoo 66 – Dela Rosa 17, Oani 13, Malagar 12, Makanjuola 9, CONDIO 7, Lopez 3, Villacruz 2, Batongbakal 1
Adu 56 – Etang 18, Adeshina 10, ADEH, ADG 9, LIMBAGO 5, Ornopia 4, Padilla 3, Bajo 3, EA ALABA 0, MUñOZ 0
Quartacores: 20-14, 32-31, 54-48, 66-56
