UST defeats UP in OT

UAAP Season 73 1st Round
UP Fighting Maroons vs UST Growling Tigers
UST wins in OT 87-81

The UP Fighting Maroons had a big chance to win its first game this UAAP Season (and first without Coach Aboy Castro) but crucial turnovers and missed free throws extended the game into overtime and eventually the Maroons lost to the Growling Tigers 87-81. Woody Co missed two free throws in the 4th quarter which should have given UP a 3pt lead, with UP leading by a point with 6.2 seconds left in the regulation.

Then in the next sequence a double lane violation was called that resulted in a jump ball situation where Jeric Teng got the ball and was fouled by Mike Silungan (It was just a small bump but the referees still called a crucial foul) with 3.5sec left. Teng missed the first free throw and made the second to send the game into overtime.

Jeric Fortuna of UST had the hot hands with 29pts and 8 out of 10 from three point range including a rare 4-point play from a foul from Magi Sison in OT. It was actually a good game by UP with Interim Coach Potit de Vera calling the shots in the 1st half but in the 2nd half, it was clear that Consultant Boyet Fernandez who was the one making plays during timeouts.

The Fighting Maroons improved offensively specially Magi Sison who top scored for UP with 19 points along with Martin Reyes who was also on fire from three point range also with 19. But it came down to making free throws and taking care of the ball in the last few minutes which UP really needs to improve the next few games.

Mike Silungan, Woody Co, Mark Lopez and Alvin Padilla were the only other players from UP who scored a basket.

UP Fight!

Game Scores:

UST 87 – Fortuna 29, Mariano 18, Teng 13, Bautista 9, Daquiaog 6, Camus 6, Afuang 4, Pe 2, Wong 0, Tinte 0, Mamaril 0, Lo 0, Marquez 0, Aytona 0.

UP 81
– Sison 19, Martin Reyes 19, Silungan 16, Padilla 10, Co 9, Lopez 8, Saret 0, Manuel 0, Migs Reyes 0, Maniego 0, Juruena 0, Gomez 0.

UP vs Adamson Pictures

UAAP Season 73 1st Round
UP Fighting Maroons vs Adamson Falcons

Woody Co
Woody Co – 17pts, 8rebs, 2asts, 4sts and 2 blks

Mike Silungan
Mike Silungan scored 15pts (3/7 from three-point range)

Martin Reyes
Martin Reyes waxed hot from the three point line in the 3rd quarter

Mikee Reyes
Mikee Reyes was nowhere to be found in the last 2 games

Coach Aboy Castro and Boyet Fernandez
A new addition to the Coaching Staff, Boyet Fernandez talking to Coach Aboy Castro

* photos by gmtan

View more photos at the UP Fighting Maroons Gallery

Adamson defeats UP

UAAP Season 73 Round 1
UP Fighting Maroons vs Adamson Falcons
Adamson wins 66-59

The UP Fighting Maroons came back from a 12 point deficit in the 1st half vs the Adamson Falcons to tie the game at the end of the 3rd quarter, 44-44 behind the scoring of Veteran Martin Reyes and Rookie Mike Silungan but the Maroons fell short in the last quarter and is still winless in 2 games in the 73rd season of the UAAP.

Woody Co led UP in scoring with 17points and also contributed 8rebounds, 2assists, 4steals and 2 blocks.

Some notes from the game:
- An addition to the UP coaching staff is Coach Boyet Fernandez of Sta. Lucia
- 3pt field goal, 7/26 only Mike Silungan had a good 3pt percentage (3/7)
- 23 turnovers (6 by Silungan)
- 29 fouls committed by UP
- Rookie Martin Pascual was used for the 1st time (2pts, 4rebs)
- Magi Sison only had 2pts and 1reb

Game scores:

Adamson 66 – Camson 16, Cañada 14, Nuyles 10, Lozada 8, Colina 5, Alvarez 5, Stinnett 2, Manyara 2, Galinato 2, Cabrera 2.

UP 59 – Co 17, Silungan 15, Ma. Reyes 10, Padilla 6, Lopez 5, Pascual 2, Sison 2, Maniego 2, Manuel 0, Saret 0, Mi. Reyes 0, Juruena 0, Gomez 0
Quarter scoring: 13-8, 33-27, 44-44, 66-59.

UP vs DLSU Game Statistics

UP Fighting Maroons Statistics

Best Players:
Mike Silungan – 17pts, 6rebs, 2asts, 2stls
Woody Co – 17pts, 7rebs, 3asts, 1blk

3-point Field Goal Shooting (5/27=18.5%)
Woody Co – 2/6
Mike Silungan – 3/10
Martin Reyes – 0/6

2-point Field Goal Shooting (16/41=39%)
Mike Silungan – 4/8
Woody Co – 3/6
Mark Lopez – 1/5
Alvin Padilla – 0/3

Free Throw Shooting (15/27=55%)
Woody Co – 5/8
Jett Manuel – 3/6
Mike Silungan – 0/0

Other notable statistics from the game:
- Magi Sison contributed 12 rebs (9 defensive, 3 offensive)
- Only Mike Silungan had a steal (2stls) but had 6 turnovers
- UP only had 13 assists and comitted 21 turnovers
- Mikee Reyes just played 5minutes, PG role went to Mark Lopez and Josh Saret
- Alvin Padilla committed 4 turnovers and 5 fouls
- DNP: Moriah Gingerich, Carlo Gomez, Dionisio Hipolito, Vergel Evangelista, Martin Pascual

La Salle defeats UP

UAAP Season 73 1st Round
UP Fighting Maroons vs De La Salle Green Archers
La Salle wins 80-62

A close game in the 1st half turned ugly for the UP Fighting Maroons in the second half as the La Salle Green Archers pulled away in the 3rd and 4th quarters to win in the 1st game of the UAAP Season 73. UP committed 21 turnovers in the game and most of their shots were from the three-point range, only former Rookie of the Year Woody Co who contributed 17 points got inside the paint a couple of times.

Rookie Mike Silungan scored 17 points but committed 6 turnovers in his UAAP debut after two years of waiting for his residency. The Veterans specially Magi Sison and Martin Reyes who are playing in their last year in the UAAP had a subpar performance along with second year players Mikee Reyes, Alvin Padilla and Mark Juruena.

The only bright spot for the game were the other rookies Jett Manuel and Joshua Saret who contributed 5pts and 2pts respectively but showed potential in their limited time in the court. UP also missed 12 free throws (15 of 27) and shot only 31 percent from the field. We hope UP bounces back from this game vs Adamson this Saturday, July 17, 4pm at the Philsports Arena.

Game scores:

DLSU 80 – Atkins 20, Villanueva 13, Marata 10, Webb 9, Andrada 7, de la Paz 6, Vosotros 4, Mendoza 4, Ferdinand 4, Tolentino 3, Reyes 1, Paredes 0.

UP 62 – Silungan 17, Co 17, Sison 8, Ma. Reyes 6, Manuel 5, Saret 2, Padilla 2, Maniego 2, Lopez 2, Mi. Reyes 1, Juruena 0.

Quarter scoring: 19-13, 34-31, 56-47, 80-62.

Veterans lead UP to a win vs Arellano

2010 FilOil Flying V Preseason Tournament
UP Fighting Maroons vs Arellano University Chiefs
UP defeats Arellano, 86-79

With 3 rookies leading UP the last game, it was time that the veteran players step up, specially, shooting guard Martin Reyes and Woody Co, who will be playing their final year in the upcoming UAAP Season. Martin Reyes regained his shooting touch scoring 20pts and former Rookie of the year Woody Co had 15 pts. But rookie Mike Silungan still contributed a lot for the maroons with 15pts.

Some Notes from the game:
- Mikee Reyes played his first game in the FilOil tournament
- Asst. Coach Potit de Vera coached this game

Game scores:

UP 86 – Reyes Ma. 20, Silungan 15, Co, 15, Sison 13, Padilla 9, Juruena 8, Lopez 4, Saret 2, Reyes Mi. 0, Maniego 0, Gomez 0, Mbah 0, Gingerich 0.

AU 79 – Celeda 16, Ciriacruz 15, Acidre 11, Caperal 8, Lapuz 8, Advincula 8, Virtudazo 7, Del Rosario 3, Zulueta 2, Anquilo 1, Palma 0, Santos 0.

Quarter scoring: 22-9, 45-33, 66-59, 86-79.

2010 Fil-Oil Flying V Pre-season Invitational Cup

The UP Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team will once again join the 2010 Fil-Oil Flying V Pre-season Invitational Cup which starts April 10. UP will be led by UAAP Season 73 Rookie Mike Silungan and graduating players Woody Co and Martin Reyes.

Pharex Fighting Maroons enter PBL Finals

Philippine Basketball League Semi-finals

Pharex B Complex Fighting Maroons grabs a spot in the 2010 PBL Finals by defeating Cossack Blue Spirits, 96-83 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Their are now just waiting for the winner of the Cobra vs Excelroof semi-finals do or die game this tuesday.

Mark Lopez, Martin Reyes and Woody co contributed 11, 10 and 7 points respectively.

Game Scores:

PHAREX 96 – Manuel 27, Adolfo 21, Lopez 11, Reyes 10, Co 7, Arao 6, David 5, Braganza 3, Tecson 3, Hipolito 3, Reyes 0, Gutilban 0.

COSSACK 83 – Saguindel 16, Martinez 15, Taganas 14, Zamar 14, Afable 13, Cañizares 7, Simpson 2, Morillo 2, Reyes 0.

Quarters: 18-16, 38-40, 65-55, 96-83

Pharex Fighting Maroons gains No. 1 spot in PBL

Philippine Basketball League

Woody Co and Mark Lopez led Pharex-B Fighting Maroons to a 6-1 record in the current season of the PBL to gain the No. 1 spot by beating Excelroof 74-68.

The team is composed mostly of players from the UP Fighting Maroons and is coached by Aboy Castro.

Game Scores:

PHAREX B COMPLEX 74—Co 14, Lopez 12, Arao 11, Adolfo 10, Manuel 8, David 6, Braganza 5, Reyes E. 4, Tecson 4, Maniego 0, Reyes M. 0.

EXCELROOF 68—Raymundo 17, Aquino 16, Celada 13, Sanggalang 8, Agustin 4, Bagatsing 2, Mendoza 2, Abueva 2,Taylor 2, Bulawan 2, Pascual 0, Delgado 0.

Quarters: 14-4, 29-24, 49-49, 74-68

UP Fighting Maroons in the PBL

The core of the UP Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team is playing in the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) as Pharex B Complex – UP Fighting Maroons.

Team Line-up:
1 – Hipolito, Dionisio III (still eligible to play in UAAP Season 73)
2 – Tirona, Enrico Jr.  (Not from UP)
4 – Manuel, Vic (Not from UP)
7 – Co, Woodward (still eligible to play in UAAP Season 73)
8 -Braganza, Arvin

10 – Adolfo, Marlon (Not from UP)
11- Sison, Magi King (still eligible to play in UAAP Season 73)
12- Reyes, Earnest  (Not from UP)
13 – Arao, Claiford  (Not from UP)
14 – Reyes, Martin John (still eligible to play in UAAP Season 73)
15 – David, Nestor Jr.
17 – Maniego, Francis Miguel (still eligible to play in UAAP Season 73)
20 – Lopez, Mark Anthony (still eligible to play in UAAP Season 73)

24 – Tecson, Eduardo Jr. (Not from UP)
32 – Astorga, Kevin Rae

Coaching Staff:
Head Coach:

Aboy Castro

Asst. Coaches:
Jerry Codiñera
Potit de Vera
Josh Reyes

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