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Final Four Opener

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UAAP Season 71 Women’s Basketball

UP Lady Maroons vs UST Tigresses
UST defeats UP 69-64
September 10, 2008, 3pm
Arena, San Juan

Next Game: September 13, 9am, Arena

Final Four opener
Tigresses push Lady Maroons on the edge
By Merck Maguddayao

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigresses burned the hoops of the San Juan Arena to wallop the University of the Philippines (UP) for the first time this season, 69-64, in the opening game of their virtual best-of-three match in the University Athletics Association of the Philippines women’s basketball Final Four today.

Ace Tigress and tournament top scorer Marichu Bacaro exploded for 31 points to lead the Tigresses in the game, which was set as a playoff for the second spot. On the other hand, Lady Maroon star player Sihaya Sadorra chalked in 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead UP.

The game started with both teams scorching hot from the three point line in rapid succession. However, the Lady Maroons got the early edge, 17-20, with center Fatima Tolentino scoring six quick points off set plays.

The second quarter opened with the Tigresses converting on perimeter shots courtesy of Bacaro and forward Rem Buenacosa. The Lady Maroons, meanwhile, fought neck and neck, with Kryzza Casino and Diwa Paz converting four acrobatic lay-ups. The Bacaro-Buenacosa duo then sparked a 10-0 run capped by a nearly-botched trey from Tigress shooter Nikki Leonardo. The Tigresses ended the half leading, 38-31.

Coming off the halftime break, Sadorra suddenly charged for six points off dribble drives to keep UP in contention. Buenacosa and center Joan Gregorio retaliated by scoring 4 points each off perimeter shots to lift UST to a double-digit lead, 47-37, halfway through the third quarter. Both teams then traded baskets to end the quarter with the Tigresses leading, 54-46.

In the payoff period, the game shifted to a Sadorra versus Bacaro showdown as the two veterans showcased an array of daredevil drives on the open court. However, Tigress Gail Fermin’s three-point shot extended UST’s lead to nine, 64-55, with 4 minutes left.

The Lady Maroons then replied with a 7-0 run as Sadorra played decoy, issuing assists to Diwa Paz and Jedil Robelo, who converted on open outside shots. Bacaro, however, spoiled UP’s run by converting on a tightly guarded dribble drive to make UST pull away for good.

With their third straight loss, the Lady Maroons are relegated to a do-or-die match against the Tigresses on Saturday, 9 am, at the San Juan Arena, to be followed by the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws versus Adamson Lady Falcons semifinal match, where the former holding a twice-to-beat advantage.

UST (69) - Bacaro 31, Buenacosa 13, Leonardo 10, Gregorio 8, Fermin 3, Bombeo 2, De Leon 2, Rivera 0

UP (64) – Sadorra 15, Tolentino 11, Paz 10, Robelo 8, Casino 7, D. Bautista 6, Tomelden 4, Del Rosario 2, Stevens 1, M. Bautista 0, Cainglet 0

Quarter scores: 17-20, 38-31, 54-46, 69-64

UST beats UP

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UAAP Season 71

UP Fighting Maroons vs. UST Growling Tigers
UST wins 71-63
September 6, 2008, 2pm
Araneta Coliseum

Final Standing: 3 wins, 11 losses

BOX SCORES

UST 71 – Cruz 21, Ababou 19, Mirza 10, Allera 8, Camus 3, Cuan 3, Gile 3, Canlas 2, Taylor 2, Bautista 0, Fenequito 0, Fortuna 0, Vargas 0.

UP 63 – Agbayani 20, Reyes 14, Astorga 8, de Asis 5, Lopez 4, Sison 4, Co 2, Gamboa 2, Hipolito 2, Pajela 2, Marfori 0, dela Victoria 0, Maniego 0, Braganza 0, Sorongon 0.

FEU Lady Tams finish UP Lady Maroons

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UAAP Season 71 Women’s Basketball

UP Lady Maroons vs FEU Lady Tamaraws
FEU defeats UP 62-50
September 3, 2008, 4pm
Blue Eagle Gym

Lady Tams finish on top
By Merck Maguddayao

The Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws asserted their superiority in the University Athletics Association of the Philippines women’s basketball tournament, nipping the University of the Philippines (UP) Lady Maroons, 52-50, in the last game of the elimination round at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym.

With the win, the Lady Tamaraws finished at 13 wins and one loss and will face the Adamson University Lady Falcons with a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four.

On the other hand, the Lady Maroons ended up tied at second place with the University of Santo Tomas Tigresses, with a 10-4 win-loss card. Both teams will play in a best-of-three affair in the semifinals.

Coming off a grueling overtime loss against Adamson, the Lady Maroons showed no signs of fatigue by starting the game hot, with Fatima Tolentino converting on post-up shots. The Lady Tamaraws, meanwhile, relied on mid-range shots from Bernadette Mercado and Raiza Palmera. The first quarter closed, 14-17, in favor of UP.

Both teams then played tight defense in the second canto as the Lady Maroons continued on their post plays with Tolentino as the main scoring option. The bulky center scored 13 first half points as the Lady Maroons held on to a 21-27 lead at the end of the quarter.

The second half opened with the Lady Maroons jumping to a ten-point lead, 34-24, with guards Kryzza Casino and Camille Tomelden converting on outside shots. However, the Lady Tamaraws came back within two points, 32-34, as guard Love Miag-ao converted two treys two spark the run.

The Lady Maroons then countered with forward Sihaya Sadorra scoring four points off dribble penetrations. The third quarter ended with UP still leading, 34-38.

The Lady Tamaraws then sparked an uprising with Miag-ao and Mercado converting on perimeter shots as FEU grabbed the lead, 42-40, at the start of the payoff period. Furthermore, center Kathlynn Reyes scored all of her seven points in the last five minutes to put FEU in front, 49-44.

Sadorra, on the other hand, pushed UP back, scoring four points and issuing a nifty pass to Tolentino to keep the Lady Maroons within reach, 52-50, in the last minute. However, the Lady Maroons ran out of gas as Sadorra and Tolentino missed three crucial shots that would have tied the game.

Miag-ao led the Lady Tamaraws with 14 points and four three-point conversions while Tolentino and Sadorra led UP with 18 and 15 points, respectively. Additionally, the Lady Maroons converted a sour nine of 25 free throws to further their loss.

The Lady Maroons and the Tigresses will start their Final Four duel next Wednesday at The Arena in San Juan.

FEU (52) – Miag-ao 14, Mercado 9, C. Borja 9, Palmera 8, Reyes 7, Astrero 3, Sernal 2, Rivera 0, M. Borja 0, Supnet 0, Leviste 0, Positos 0

UP (50) – Tolentino 18, Sadorra 15, Tomelden 5, Casino 4, Paz 3, D. Bautista 2, Cainglet 2, Robelo 1, Stevens 0, M. Bautista 0, Del Rosario 0>