BY John Miles Arcenal
WITH key guards Kean Baclaan and Jcee Macalalag sidelined, Doy Dungo made sure La Salle wouldn’t falter in another crucial matchup.
The second-year guard stepped up in their hard-fought win over Far Eastern University with 17 points on 3-of-5 shooting from threes, proving himself ready for the moment when his number was called.
READ: Dungo steps up in Baclaan absence, steers La Salle back on track
“Masaya ako sa kinalabasan ng game. Ni-ready ko na rin yung sarili ko kasi alam ko na kulang kami. Dalawang key players namin ang wala, so kailangan talagang may mag-step up sa team para hindi maulit yung last game namin,” said Dungo, referring to their 93-82 loss to University of Santo Tomas last Saturday.
Dungo shared that his extra work in practice, along with the trust instilled in him by coach Topex Robinson, prepared him for this kind of moment.
“Yung mga practice namin at extra work, doon nakikita yung work ethic namin. Kahit ilang minutes ako pinapasok ni coach, basta ready lang ako. Binabalik ko lang din yung tiwala na binibigay niya,” he added.
The 20-year old guard also leaned on Baclaan and Macalalag, who offered him guidance prior - and throughout - the contest.
“Si Kean at si Jcee, kagabi nag-usap kami. Humingi ako ng advice sa kanila kung ano yung ginagawa nila kapag nasa loob sila para alam ko rin gagawin ko,” shared Dungo.
Rivalry game up next for La Salle
As they face their age-old rival Ateneo next time out, the 6-foot-3 Kapampangan vowed to carry the same energy.
“Itutuloy-tuloy ko lang yung ginagawa ko. Kung ilang minutes akong ipapasok ni coach, ibibigay ko yung 101-percent ko,” he said.
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