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RECAP: Ateneo Blue Eagles Get Their Revenge Against DLSU, Capture Their 9th Championship Title.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES  - The greatest sports rivalry in Philippine history squared off Sunday afternoon at the Araneta Coliseum in the two best words any UAAP fan can hear: Game. 3. Ateneo celebrated their 9th championship Thursday night (Photo Courtesy of LJ Mendoza) The day before, tickets sold out before any announcement could be made, as fans already started camping outside Araneta coliseum as early as 1 am, leaving only General Admission tickets and tickets from resellers/scalpers the only ones available to purchase. The rivalry between DLSU and ADMU could be well seen through social media and fans.  Like the first two games of the finals, the game had lots of physicality and spirit, as 22,012 were in attendance. ADMU quickly jumped to a 4-0 lead off buckets from C Chibueze Ikeh and F Thirdy Ravena. Threes were going in everywhere from both sides. At the end of the first, the Eagles led DLSU by double digits at 24-14. La Salle turned the ball over 10 times, mo... ... See more

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Ian Genada •

Deja vu: Another thrilling game between La Salle and Ateneo but this time the Green Archers takes home the W

Ben Mbala scored a game high 28 points against Ateneo Blue Eagles in their 79-76 victory. DEJA VU! For Ateneo and De La Salle it was a little bit of deja vu. But this time in favor of the Green Archers.  And it led to De La Salle University denying Ateneo de Manila University of sweeping the UAAP Season 80 elimination round. The Green Archers took home the W with the score of  79-76.  Like their first meeting, the Ateneo vs DLSU matchup ended with a pair of clutch free throws but this time it was Ricci Rivero of the Green Archers who sealed the game. The Blue Eagles and the Green Archers started the game with so much physicality. The Green Archers were able to execute their mayhem defense but the Blue Eagles matched it with better offense.  The Green Archers only led 37-35 at the half. However, at the start of the second half, the Blue Eagles turned the tables as they took a 9 point lead, 63-54, at the end of the third quarter by sticking to the... ... See more

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No Automatic Finals Birth: La Salle stunned Ateneo to Force a Final Four

We will have a Final 4 as La Salle denies Ateneo's attempt to sweep the eliminations by winning their match up earlier, 79 to 76. A win by Ateneo will send them directly to the Finals but La Salle crashed the party. Ateneo was in cruise control and was able to lead as much as 12 points and had enough lead midway 4th quarter but it's La Salle's MAYHEM defense which helped them to inch closer. Only down by 1, La Salle gave the ball to their co-captain, Kib Montalbo who drove to the paint once then dropped a floater to give them the lead. Ateneo had a chance to take back the lead but Isaac Go missed a semi-hook shot over the outstretched arms of Ben Mbala. Then Ricci Rivero sunk 2 crucial freebies to seal the deal for the Green Archers. Ben Mbala led La Salle with 28 points, 19 rebounds, 6 steals and 6 blocks while Ricci Rivero managed to chip in 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Thirdy Ravena, Isaac Go and Matt Nieto c... ... See more

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First Round Sweep: Ateneo Blue Eagles Outlasted La Salle Green Archers

When defense matters the most.  Ateneo's defense saves them on losing their first game of the tournament as they made back-to-back crucial stops together with clutch free throw shooting from Matt Nieto to give them a narrow 76 to 75 win against the defending champions, DLSU Green Archers. Matt Nieto drained 2 crucial free throws as he was fouled by Kib Montalblo after they force a steal on La Salle. La Salle actually attempted 2 short-range shots to try to steal the game but no avail. It was all Ateneo in the first half as Anton Asistio and Matt Nieto waxed hot from the outside and they led as much as 13 points. But La Salle came back at the second half and took a 1 point lead with few seconds remaining in the game but it was not enough. Ateneo remained as the only undefeated team in the tournament with a record of 7-0 while La Salle is still in solo second with 5-2 record. ... See more

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Warleigh •

Ateneo ends La Salle's winning streak to 12 by winning over archrival 83-71.

Ateneo ended De La Salle's 12-game winning streak on an epic battle between the two archrivals at Smart Araneta Coliseum on the UAAP Men's Basketball Season 79 Second Round of elimination round. Ateneo overcome La Salle's pressing defense to defeat the Taft based school with a 83-71 victory. Many have thought that the De La Salle Green Archers will sweep the elimation round, coming into the game with 12-0 record. But the big men of Ateneo played outstanding defense to La Salle big man Ben Mbala forcing him to commit 7 turnovers. La Salle's Jeron Teng played his last elimination game versus their nemisis Ateneo Blue Eagles. Teng led the Green Archers with 18 points. Mbala also contributed 17 points and 15 boards for the Archers. Ateneo was led by Aaron Black with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Aaron was coming from an injury. He is the son of Meralco Bolts head coach Norman Black. Matt Nieto and George Go also contributed 15 and 10 points respectively. Ateneo is n... ... See more

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La Salle Destroyed Ateneo, 97 - 81; Sweeps 1st Round of Elimination

Even without Coach Aldin Ayo and College Superstar Jeron Teng, La Salle are simply too much for Ateneo. Ateneo was able to lead by as much as 6 points in the second quarter but since then it was all La Salle as they unleashed a 21 - 3 run and never looked back. Ben Mbala dominates the game by finishing 28 points, 13 rebounds and 5 steals. La Salle also got a lift from Andrei Caracut, Abu Tratter, Thomas Torres, Kib Montalbo ang Ricci Rivero who combined for 48 points. Defense basically makes it happen for La Salle as they forced Ateneo to 30 turnovers. They also dominates the inside game and posted a 52 inside points and 49 total rebounds Ateneo was led by John Wong and Matt Nieto with 15 and 14 markers respectively. La Salle sweeps the first round but the team says that they are still a working in and they are just around 75% to 80%. The scores: DLSU (97) — Mbala 28, Caracut 14, Tratter 10, Torres 8, Montalbo 8, R. Rivero 8, Melecio 5, Perkins 5, Dyke 4, Baltazar 2,... ... See more

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Warleigh •

DLSU Lady Spikers wins UAAP Season 78 Women's Volleyball Championship

The De La Salle University Lady Spikers defeated arch rival and the two-time defending champions Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles as they battle it out in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the 78th UAAP women’s volleyball title series earlier at Araneta Coliseum. The Katipunan based Lady Eagles won the first set but the Lady Spikers from Taft bounced back by winning the next three sets. Set scores were 25-19, 21-25, 16-25, 16-25. The Lady Spiker were led by Kim Kianna Dy with 17 points which was also later declared as Finals MVP. It was an emotional farewell game for league three-time Most Valuable Player Alyssa Valdez as she delivered 31 points but not enough to carry her team to victory. Here are some photos on earlier's game:      ... See more

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Warleigh •

Ateneo beat La Salle IN UAAP Season 78 second round meeting

The college rivalry continues as the defending champion Ateneo De Manila University got their revenge as they defeated rival De La Salle Lady Spikers in the UAAP Season 78 second round of elimination earlier at Mall of Asia Arena. ADMU clinched the top seed in women’s volleyball tournament with the win. Set scores as follows: 21-25, 25-22, 25-16, 21-25, 15-5 On their first meeting, the DLSU handed Ateneo their only loss on the first round. Here are some pictures on today's match-up: ... See more

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Pow Salud •

FEU meltdown warning!

Will Tamaraws succumb to the Blue Eagles in game 2? The UAAP men's basketball finals on Saturday was almost an indication of things to come. I am not sure what happened in the game but FEU needs to hold their ground because the Eagles are going to eat them alive. 82- 64 was a massacre, Nico Salva and Kiefer Ravena torched them to death and the exhausted Tamaraws just could not regain their strength.  Anyways on Tuesday September 27 at 3 pm The Tamaraws will once again try to overcome the odds in Game 2. I am however guessing that they will come up short once again as the Eagles has shown time and again this series that they can adjust to different situation. I am not for the blue Eagles, I just don't think that the FEU have the tool to win the championship this year, Unless you think otherwise. You are welcome to oppose me. ... See more

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Pow Salud •

Video Inside Ateneo Coach Norman Black and the Blue Eagles

Home | Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Download my Toolbar   Coach Norman Black talks about the defeat and how they handled all the question and being ready for the next game( Finals). Kiefer Ravena also talks about the game. UAAP Final Four. Watch the Interview Video. Ateneo is waiting for the winner of Adamson vs FEU, one more game on September 28. ... See more

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Pow Salud •

Adamson seeks rebound

Home | Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Download my Toolbar   Game Sunday (Smart-Araneta Coliseum) 3 p.m. — Adamson vs FEU MANILA, Philippines — After scoring a stunning win over Ateneo that denied the Blue Eagles a rare 14-game sweep of the UAAP basketball tournament eliminations, Adamson University looked spent and miserable when they faced Far Eastern University last Thursday in the other half of the semifinals. There was none of the aggressiveness and determination that characterized their epoch-making win over Ateneo and for this, the Falcons paid dearly with a 59-49 loss to the Tamaraws that will make their next encounter on Sunday a do-or-die game for both. source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/334586/adamson-seeks-rebound ... See more

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Ateneo clinches first finals berth

Home | Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Download my Toolbar   Ateneo 's near perfect performance was nearly put to waste by a gallant comeback Thursday by the University of Santo Tomas. The Blue Eagles weathered off that fierce comeback in the dying seconds to escape with a 69-66 win and clinch the first finals berth in the 74th UAAP basketball tournament at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Source: MB ... See more

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Kiefer Ravena: The Phenom stays home

By MAV C. GONZALES| http://www.gmanews.tv There is no more doubt that Kiefer Ravena will play for Ateneo. Despite Kiefer announcing his decision a couple of months ago, some people were still left unconvinced until he donned the blue-and-white in competition. Well those reservations were answered when Kiefer played as a legitimate Blue Eagle in the Fil-Oil Pre-Season Tournament last weekend. And he did not just play. He basically carried the team to its first win against defending NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions. With 25 points composed mostly of crucial baskets (who could forget the alley hoop to Greg Slaughter?), it’s safe to say Kiefer has broken into collegiate basketball. ... See more

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Ateneo buries FEU

By Josiah Israel Albelda for Yahoo! Ateneo takes Game 1. Kirk Long's new gold hairdo might have waxed prophetic for Ateneo de Manila. In a match where everything went golden for the Blue Eagles, the Katipunan five took one step closer to its dream three-peat after an easy 72 - 49 drubbing of the lethargic Far Eastern University squad in Game 1 of the 73rd UAAP men's basketball tournament finals Saturday afternoon. ... See more

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Philippines sportsEagles overpower Archers, 74-57

By JONAS TERRADO | http://www.mb.com.ph Games Thursday (Araneta Coliseum) 2 p.m. — Adamson vs UP 4 p.m. — UE vs Ateneo This time, there was no wild finish but only a sweet win for Ateneo. ... See more

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Ateneo rebounds, clips NU

By Alder T. Almo | http://www.abs-cbnnews.com MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Defending champions Ateneo Blue Eagles overcame a jittery start to get back in the winning track as they trounced the National University (NU) Bulldogs, 82-65, on Saturday in the UAAP Season 73 men’s basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum. ... See more

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