ADAMSON finally entered the win column of the Filoil EcoOil 17th ECJ Preseason Cup after spoiling Ateneo’s debut, 61-59, on Friday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
Cedrick Manzano spearheaded the Falcons with a double-double of 12 points and 10 boards while Manu Anabo backed him up with 10 markers and three boards.
“Sa amin, as much as we can, we give them exposure, we give them minutes,” coach Nash Racela said, referring to his rebuilding Adamson squad looking to move forward from the Jerom Lastimosa era.
With the Blue Eagles in the driver's seat through the first three quarters, the Falcons battled back in the final canto behind an 8-0 blitz to knot the score at 50-all. The two teams then traded baskets before Manzano's layup in the dying seconds sealed the deal.
Fronting the effort for Ateneo was Chris Koon who registered an 18-marker, 12-rebounds double-double laced with three assists. Shaun Tuaño added 13.
A measure of revenge
In the rematch of the NCAA Season 99 Finals, Mapua exacted revenge on San Beda, 67-64, to bounce back into the win column.
NCAA MVP Clint Escamis continued to shine bright for the 2-2 Cardinals with 19 points, five steals, and four rebounds followed by Jeco Bancale who registered 10.
James Payosing tallied 11 points, two rebounds, and one assist in his first game back, while Jomel Puno notched 10 markers in the Red Lions' second straight loss following a 2-0 start.
Meanwhile, the University of the Philippines leaned on a stirring second half to put away University of the East, 71-60, and keep its slate clean through three games in the UAAP bracket with Gerry Abadiano securing 21 points on top of five boards, while getting ample help from Francis Lopez (12) and Mark Belmonte (9).
Precious Momowei logged a double-double of 14 points and 14 boards, while Wello Lingolingo supported him with 11 markers and six boards in UE's second loss in four games.
Nico Quinal unfurled 19 markers including two crucial daggers in the final frame to help Emilio Aguinaldo College stay flawless in the NCAA bracket with an 80-77 escape against Arellano University.
Quinal also had four rebounds and was followed by King Gurtiza who had 11 markers of his own. On the other hand, Lorenz Capulong provided 16 points and seven boards for the Chiefs who suffered their first setback in three games.
The Scores:
FIRST GAME
EAC 80 — Quinal 19, Gurtiza 11, Pagsanjan 9, Doromal 8, Bagay 6, Loristo 6, Luciano 5, Lucero 4, Umpad 4, Oftana 3, Tolentino 2, Ochavo 2, Bacud 1, Ednilag 0, Doria 0
ARELLANO 77 — Capulong 16, Vinoya 15, Abiera 14, Ongotan 11, Valencia 9, Camay 5, Libang 4, Acop 3, Tagotongan 0, Dayrit 0, Yanes 0, Borromeo 0, Dela Cruz 0, Hernal 0, Espiritu 0
QUARTERS: 33-23, 45-34, 59-61, 80-77
SECOND GAME
MAPUA 67 — Escamis 19, Bancale 10, Recto 9, Jabonete 9, Concepcion 7, Mangubat 7, Cuenco 3, Jimenez 2, Igliane 1, Agemenyi 0, Abdulla 0, Fermin 0, Pantaleon 0, Fornis 0
SAN BEDA 64 — Payosing 11, Puno 10, Celzo 7, Sajonia 6, Estacio 6, Tagle 6, Gonzales 6, Royo 4, Songcuya 3, Tagala 3, Ri. Calimag 2, Re. Calimag 0, Alloso 0, Jamora 0, Hawkins 0
QUARTERS: 17-17, 33-37, 53-56, 67-64,
THIRD GAME
UP 71 — Abadiano 21, Lopez 12, Belmonte 9, Torculas 7, Cagulangan 6, Stevens 6, Alarcon 5, Ududo 3, Alter 2, Felicilda 0, Tan 0, Rivero 0, Torres 0, Briones 0
UE 60 — Momowei 14, Lingolingo 11, Galang 10, Cruz-Dumont 7, Spandonis 6, Abate 4, Go 2, Malaga 2, Maga 2, Robles 2, Mahilim 0, Pacheco 0, Fong 0
QUARTERS: 15-11, 31-34, 55-47, 71-60
FOURTH GAME
ADAMSON 61 — Manzano 12, Anabo 10, Mantua 9, Mudianga 7, Fransman 6, Alexander 5, Calisay 4, Ramos 4, Cañete 2, Ranzone 2, Barasi 0, Barcelona 0
ATENEO 59 — Koon 18, Tuano 13, Nieto 7, Espinosa 6, Porter 5, Lazaro 4, Asoro 4, Ong 2, Bongo 0, Quitevis 0, Gomez de Liaño 0, Ebdane 0, Celis 0, Espina 0
QUARTERS: 14-21, 29-36, 42-50, 61-59
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