16 SEP 2015 •
Smart Araneta Coliseum
UAAP: Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles slipped past winless champion National University Bulldogs, 74-70, in the UAAP Season 78 Men’s Basketball this Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Quezon City. “The Phenom” Kiefer Ravena saved the Blue Eagles with his two crucial baskets at the end of second overtime to lift Ateneo against National University. Ravena finished with 21 big Points, while reinforcement Chibueze Ikeh rose in extra time to make 14 markers and 17 rebounds.
Filipino: UAAP: Nakaalpas ang Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles laban sa hindi pa nananalong kampeon na National University Bulldogs, 74-70, sa UAAP Season 78 Men’s Basketball ngayong Miyerkules sa Smart Araneta Coliseum lungsod Quezon. Si “The Phenom” Kiefer Ravena ang nagsalba sa Blue Eagles gamit ang kanyang dalawang importanteng buslo upang ipanalo ang Ateneo sa ikalawang overtime laban sa NU Buldogs. Nagtala si Ravena ng 21 puntos, at maging ang hugot na si Chibueze Ikeh ay bumangon sa dagdag na yugto upang ilatag ang 14 buslo at 17 rebounds.
The battle of struggling UAAP top teams ended well for the Bo Perasol coached Blue Eagles, which needed the second overtime to overcome a resilient Bulldogs squad.
Ravena had an off-night for the most part of the game but stepped-up in clutch time to salvage Ateneo from another disaster. Kiefer managed to put-up a dismal 7 of 26 fieldgoal clip, but his dagger trey in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter tied the ballgame 57-All. Ravena steered the Blue Eagles once again with 5.7 seconds remaining in extra time. Kiefer’s fearless drive to the basket paved the way for a second overtime.
ADMU languished in fieldgoal percentage with a worse 30% clip, and ended-up with a forgettable 2 of 28 threepoint shooting total. However, resiliency made it up for the struggling Ateneans as they outscored the Bulldogs 37 to 25 in bench points. The Blue Eagles also outrebounded NU with 57 against 46 caroms. Meanwhile, NU failed to capitalize on Ateneo misfortunes and still blundered with 30 turnovers.
Gelo Alolino led NU with his 19 markers and 8 boards, while Alfred Aroga who fouled early in the game netted 14 points.
The Blue Eagles will next face a ready UE Red Warriors squad. Afterwards, the winless Bulldogs will be matched with the dominant UST Growling Tigers.
Ateneo 74: Ravena 21, Ikeh 14, Pingoy 9, Pessumal 8, Apacible 6, A. Tolentino 6, Gotladera 4, Babilonia 2, Cani 2, Ma. Nieto 2, Black 0, Mi. Nieto 0, V. Tolentino 0, Wong 0.
NU 70: Alolino 19, Aroga 14, Neypes 11, Celda 6, Abatayo 5, Javelona 5, Tansingco 4, Alejandro 2, Diputado 2, Salim 2, Javillonar 0, Lastimosa 0, Rangel 0.
Quarters: 13-11, 27-24, 42-43, 57-57, 62-62, 74-70. ADMU Wins
written by Rock Punzalan
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