San Sebastian takes Game 1

The San Sebstian Golden Stags won over the defending champs San Beda Red Lions in an overtime double overtime thriller in Game 1 of the NCAA finals.. 72-68.. Putting away the repeated comebacks off the Red Lions.. the Stags found an antidote for every San Beda comeback, leaning on their rebounding power and key free throws made down the stretch. With the Red Lions trailing for the most part of the game and by 12 in t he first quarter,and 6 points in the final 2-minutes in the regulation, chipped in 6 straight points to tie the game 53 apiece and force overtime in an Rome De La Rosa jumper. In the first overtime the Bedans take the lead for good on Gamalinda' three pointer. From then on, the two teams exchange lead. In the dying seconds of the first overtime, the ball was in the hands of Borgie Hermida and made an spectacular shot with 6 seconds remaining in the game that tied the count once again and force a second overtime.The fad is the same as that of the first overtime, with the team exchanging leads, but the Stags salvage a 2point lead. With 24 seconds into the 2nd overtime, the ball was in the hands of Gargo Lanete and passed it off to the open Terona in the corner..only to miss the three pointer. Abueva rebounded the miss and was fouled..he cooly sinks the 2 free throws.. for a well deserved and comfortable 4-point lead..

Jimbo Aquino lead the way for the Stags once again but it is Calvin Abueva that is intrumental for the Stags, hauling down 23 rebounds, to go wiht his 11 points and thus, converting the all important free throws in the dying seconds of the 2nd overtime.

Red Lions Trips Stags

The San Beda Red Lions outlasted the Jimbo Aquino less San Sebastian Stags as they hold off the latter with three key stop down the stretch. The Red Lion barged into the final four as the top team and gaining the right to face the fourth seededLetran Knights. On the other hand, the Stags will face the multi-talented JRU Heavy Bombers.. With the Stags trailing 30-38 in the third quarter, the MVP candidate Jimbo Aquino threw a punch to Jake Pascual, for automatic ejection...However, the Stags found an antidote to that. hangin tough against the defending champs only to run out of gas in the dying minutes of the game..

Red Lions Forces Rubber Match Against Stags

The San Beda Red Lions turned defense into offense as they turned back the San Sebastian Stags.. With the score tied at 67 all, the Stags has the position but Jimbo Aquino lost the ball to Bam2x Gamalinda and converted an easy fastbreak shot..In the ensuing play..John Raymundo of the Stags slipped to the floor and lost the ball to Borgie Hermida...and then fouled by Calvin Abueva for the final score. This two teams will meet again for the playoff spot of which team would be the top team and has the right to face the fourth seeded Guevarra-less Letran Knights.

BLue Eagles are UAAP Champions

Amidst of the Game 2 loss, the BLue Eagles bounce back in Game 3 as they crushed the Red Warriors with a sounding 71-58 win.. Rabeh Al Hussaini paced the The Blue Eagles with a double-double performance with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Ateneo Blue Eagles are the back to back UAAP Champs!

Red Warriors Get Back on Eagles

The UE Red Warriors..leaning on their individual talent and strong offense.. made another huge victory as they withstood the challenge and gained the respect form their foe following a convincing win over the Blue Eagles.. Elmer Espiritu and Pari Llagas provided the spark for the warriors and Paul Lee.. providing the leadership, as they gained the momentum going into the much awaited Game 3 showdown with the BLue Eagles this thursday..

The MVP goes to Dylan Ababou

UST's main man and multi-talented player in the person of Dylan Ababou, leaves the UAAP with a high note of capturing the MVP.. Based on the votes of the coaches, players and the statistical points, Dylan, was on top edging out Ateneo's Rabeh Al-Hussaini and UE's Paul Lee.. With hardwork and talent, Dylan was superb in this season wiht a league best in terms of scoring and in his leadership.. He deserves to be the MVP..

Blue Eagles Draws First Blood

The Ateneo BLue Eagles.,heavily favored and experienced,won over the equally talented University Red Warriors.. Riding with their respective winning strreaks.. the BLue Eagles lean on their championship poise as they gained the uppder hand in the series..