Ateneo spoils La Salle 79 – 73 in UAAP opening weekend
Posted: July 6, Sunday, 8:00PM Philippine time
Araneta Coliseum – The Ateneo Blue Eagles showed the bigger heart as they slam the defending champs De La Salle Green Archers 79-73 in the opening weekend salvo of the 71st season of the UAAP in Araneta Coliseum.
The Blue Eagles banked heavily on Chris Tiu in the final minute to seal their first victory of the season over the hapless defending champs. Tiu posted 26 big points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists to receive the honors as the best player of the game.
Ateneo was ahead by two points 73 – 71, 39.5 seconds left in the final quarter when Tiu attempted a long 3-point shot but was fouled seriously. Tiu dropped his back and was down on the floor after making the shot but was awarded with three free throws. He made two of the three throws to extend the lead to four points 75 – 71. Back to back plays by both teams made it 77 – 73 with Ateneo still ahead. A miss by La Salle following a shot from Ateneo in the remaining nine seconds sent Tiu in the foul line and made two free throws to seal the win at 79 – 73.
Manny Pacquiao, the new lightweight champion graced the Sunday’s games and received an honor from the UAAP executive board with SMART CEO Manny V. Pangilinan leading the awarding ceremony. Pacquiao received a standing ovation and a lengthy applause from the crowd. He also accepted a jacket and a cap from the host school for the season University of the Philippines. “Maraming salamat sa suporta ninyo! (Many thanks to your support!)”, Pacquiao shouted back to the crowd after receiving the award.
Engr. Jeffrey T. Dellosa, Butuan City, Philippines
Araneta Coliseum – The Ateneo Blue Eagles showed the bigger heart as they slam the defending champs De La Salle Green Archers 79-73 in the opening weekend salvo of the 71st season of the UAAP in Araneta Coliseum.
The Blue Eagles banked heavily on Chris Tiu in the final minute to seal their first victory of the season over the hapless defending champs. Tiu posted 26 big points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists to receive the honors as the best player of the game.
Ateneo was ahead by two points 73 – 71, 39.5 seconds left in the final quarter when Tiu attempted a long 3-point shot but was fouled seriously. Tiu dropped his back and was down on the floor after making the shot but was awarded with three free throws. He made two of the three throws to extend the lead to four points 75 – 71. Back to back plays by both teams made it 77 – 73 with Ateneo still ahead. A miss by La Salle following a shot from Ateneo in the remaining nine seconds sent Tiu in the foul line and made two free throws to seal the win at 79 – 73.
Manny Pacquiao, the new lightweight champion graced the Sunday’s games and received an honor from the UAAP executive board with SMART CEO Manny V. Pangilinan leading the awarding ceremony. Pacquiao received a standing ovation and a lengthy applause from the crowd. He also accepted a jacket and a cap from the host school for the season University of the Philippines. “Maraming salamat sa suporta ninyo! (Many thanks to your support!)”, Pacquiao shouted back to the crowd after receiving the award.
Engr. Jeffrey T. Dellosa, Butuan City, Philippines
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