The Ateneo Blue Eagles: The Best Collegiate Basketball Team of 2009

December 14, 2009

2009 is truly such a very timely year for the Sesquicentennial Celebrations of the Ateneo De Manila University.  There are many reasons for this and one of the most evident reasons is how the Ateneo Blue Eagles showcased a grand slam win in all collegiate basketball tournaments.  Starting from the UAAP Season 72 where the Blue Eagles bested out all the other 7 universities thirstily vying for the crown with grace and determination, to the bigger competition which is the UniGames 2009 held at Iloilo and to the recently concluded Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL).

The Ateneo Blue Eagles fought against the Far Eastern University Tamaraws during the finals series.  A lot were very skeptic about Ateneo’s possible win in PCCL because they were up against FEU who everyone thought will win the championships of UAAP Season 72.  Everyone just knew how the FEU Tamaraws were thirsty for a win and this determination to get the PCCL crown was manifested during the Game 1 of the PCCL finals.

During the Game 1 of the PCCL finals, the Ateneo Blue Eagles were ahead of the FEU Tamaraws during the first until the third quarters of the game.  I guess being too confident and contented can be called the Ateneo Blue Eagles’ weakness.  This is for the reason that in many games that they have played during this year, a number of their losses were because they became too confident during the latter parts of the game.  Thus giving chance to their opponents to take advantage of the loosened up defenses and offenses.  This is exactly what happened during the Game 1 of the finals.  I could have given you more details but I wasn’t able to watch the Game 1 of the finals live as I was having a test in school.

The Game 2 of the Finals was do-or-die for the FEU Tamaraws.  During this game, the Ateneo crowd was totally outnumbered by the FEU crowd.  Not in the sense that there were too many FEU Tamaraws fans.  There were actually very little people who watched the game.   We Ateneo fans were a little scared for Game 2 because we know how much audience rapport affects the players’ performances in the game–and since the Ateneo fans were outnumbered, we worried that it would be tantamount to having a poor performance by the Ateneo Blue Eagles.  But thankfully, this was not the case.

In the Game 2 of the finals, the exceptional defense mechanism of Blue Eagle Nonoy Baclao stood out and definitely made it more difficult for the FEU Tamaraws to make decent shots.  It can also be called a career-game for former San Beda Red Cub Nico Salva who scored a total of 26 points during the game (90-63).  By the game’s 2nd quarter, Nico Salva has already scored 13 points of his 26 points–making him one of most awesome players during that game.  FEU’s keyplayers JR Cawaling and RR Garcia weren’t sent to the hardwood during the game’s last minutes.  RR Garcia, who had an average of 19.8 points per game only scored 2 points during the entire game.

The biggest lead of the Blue Eagles was by 29 points during the last 1:07 minutes of the game. From just having a 26 pt lead, Blue Eagle Tonino Gonzaga showcased a shoo-in 3-pt shot which made the lead 29 points.   4-year Ateneo Blue Eagles Christopher “Oping” Sumalinog also stepped up in that game–disproving his detractors who call him the “design” of the Blue Eagles.  Last but not the least, Vince Burke, who has been always seen inactive in the hardwood was sent by Coach Norman during the last minutes of the game and wowed everyone with his total block of FEU’s supposedly shot.

On the Game 3 of the finals which was held on Sunday, December 13 at the Ynares Sports Complex in Pasig, a sea of blue and white was seen in the bleachers.  This, definitely outnumbered the FEU Tamaraws’ crowd of supporters.  FEU Tamaraws’ cheers were also overpowered by the drum rolls and chants by the Ateneo Blue Babble Batallion and of the Ateneo community.

Eric Salamat, who has been frowned on by many Basketball spectators for not being in his A-game attitude during the finals series of the UAAP Season 72 showcased flawless 3pt shots which definitely proved that he is still worthy of Coach Norman and of the Ateneo community’s faith.  On the other hand, former high school teammate of Salamat Ryan Buenafe also scored pretty well in Game 3 and for the first time, had a successful 3pt shot attempt during the 2nd quarter of the game.  This made Ryan Buenafe’s diehard fans very ecstatic in the game.  He scored a foul during the 4th quarter and was able to hit the two baskets which gave Ateneo the larger lead which was 74-70 (winning score too).

There happened a short commotion in the game when FEU Tamaraw Jens Knuttel hit MVP Jai Reyes’ chin while he was vying for the ball which was with Jai Reyes.  This resulted Jai Reyes to score a foul.  Jai Reyes was also undoubtedly in his A-game attitude and was definitely worthy of the MVP crown.  Jens Knuttel on the other hand, scored 0 and garnered more hate words from spectators than support because of his unfavorable attitude in the court.

This is definitely a great year for the Ateneo Blue Eagles.  As mentioned earlier, they championed all the Basketball tournaments they have participated in.  These players and most especially Coach Norman Black feel like they’re in ecstasy right now because of the grand slam wins.  Even courtside reporter Jessica Mendoza stated in her Twitter account that she feels like a champion too–which she definitely is too.  For this year, they have proved that they are undoubtedly the BEST collegiate basketball team in the whole country.

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The future of the Ateneo Blue Eagles is still uncertain right now especially that Al-Hussaini, Baclao and Reyes are leaving this year.  The contributions of these 3 to the team through the course of their college years are undoubtedly priceless and very essential.  During the UniGames, the 3 weren’t present but the team still managed to get the crown. This can be a sign that the team shall be able to still maintain their reign in the next years.  However, the UniGames is not as competitive as UAAP so this should not stand as a measuring stick of what possible fate the Blue Eagles may face next year.  But of course, let us not undermine the left players in the team for next year.  Ateneo still has a powerhouse team given that most of its players have been playing the game since their high school years.  Hell, Coach Norman and Ateneo won’t get those players if they know that they do not have what it takes to make Ateneo glorious.  I am guessing that the big men for next year will be Austria, Buenafe, Long, Salamat and Salva.  I think it is also time for Vince Burke to show us what he’s got.  And don’t ever say that Vince Burke has nothing to offer.  If Norman trusts him, then there’s definitely something.  In Norman we shall trust.

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For a more magnificent output (because I surely suck in writing sports articles), please visit Mr. Rick Olivares’ blog entry about the PCCL championship of Ateneo.

Photo from Mr. Rick Olivares

Featured Teen: Jeric Teng the “Tengminator”

October 31, 2009

Reigning Rookie of the Year, Jeric Teng is our latest Featured Teen! Read the Pinoy Teens EXCLUSIVE Interview with the TENGMINATOR of the UST Growling Tigers!

The “Tengminator” aka Jeric Allan U. Teng is recently concluded UAAP Season 72 Basketball’s Rookie of the Year.  Jeric stands 6 ft. and 2 inches and weighs 170 lbs and plays in the Small Guard position for the UST Growling Tigers–one of the top 4 teams of this season.  Jeric was born on March 18, 1991 and is currently taking up BS Commerce in the University of Santo Tomas.

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Albeit Jeric calls himself as someone merely “lucky”, digits earned in the hardwood prove that the Tengminator does not simply rely on luck alone.  As a matter of fact, during his rookie season, he garnered an average of 11.4 points, 4.4. rebounds and 1.6 assists per game–something you can hardly expect from a rookie like him.  Sometime also in the season, he gained himself a series of good records by earning 18, 20 and 22 personal points in a 3-game stretch.

It is a widely known fact that Jeric is one of the sons of PBA retiree Mr. Alvin Teng (San Miguel).  But instead of relying on connections and links that his father has for him to be able to penetrate into the professional league someday, Jeric sees his connection with his father as a positive pressure and not as a safeguard.  Coming from a family of men who have exceptional IQs in the prowess of basketball, Jeric is someone whom we can really call gamay ang bola.  During his high school years in Xavier School, he was able to bag the MVP award when he led the Tiong Lian Basketball League in tournaments.  He is also a recipient of a very prominent award from Xavier School when he graduated which is the Rafael Cortina Athletics Award.

Unlike many basketball players around, Jeric does not confine himself inside the walls of the court alone.  Jeric describes himself as someone who gets fun trying new and exciting things.  As a matter of fact, he joined the roster of models for Dickies in the recently concluded Philippine Fashion Week 2009.  Aside from this, he also loves hanging out with friends, playing table tennis, badminton and swimming.

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There is certainly no doubt that The Tengminator will be the next big thing in the basketball arena someday–aided by the fact that he already has the strong and good foundation, the right motivation, the passion for playing, both feet on the ground and the right guidance and facilities from UST and Coach Pido.

A little Q and A with the man under the light:

Aside from basketball, what takes a fraction of Jeric Teng’s time?

  • Hanging out with friends.

Do you play other sports besides Basketball?

  • I enjoy swimming, badminton and table tennis.

In all years in college, the most crucial years are the freshman and senior years.  In the freshman years, you do a lot of adjustments for you to be able to adapt in the new environment you are in. How were you able to manage pulling off everything with basketball given that you were also able to bag the Rookie of the Year title?

  • Well, I was used to balancing basketball and studies in Xavier so I did not need to do much adjustments.  And for the Rookie of the Year award, I just got lucky.

Does having Mr. Alvin Teng as a Dad and having an equally good brother pressure you in a way in basketball?  If yes, in what way and if no, why not?

  • Yes because I am pressured if I can follow the footsteps of my dad, a professional basketball player.  With my brother, I often get compared to him. A lot say he is much better than I am. I just continue to practice and stuff, I am happy for my brother though.

Do you plan to go professional someday too?

  • Yes, if possible.

Many basketball fans think you’re going to be the Chris Tiu of your generation because of factors like both of you are alumni of Xavier, you have a lot of fan girls in games and because of your basketball prowess.  How do you feel about this?

  • Well, I feel like I am honoured or something to be compared with Chris Tiu. But I still think that I have a lot more to improve and do to be like him.

Does it feel more like a compliment or a pressure to you?

  • Both, I guess.

Among all of your teammates, with whom are you closest with?

  • It’s really hard to tell. I think I am close with everyone. I see to it kasi na I communicate with all of them. We all have the same likes naman so we all get to be close and stuff

What is the most memorable game that you have played so far?

  • I think the game against UP in the first round.

Why is that so?

  • I think that was my best performance

What is the best thing about playing for UST?

  • Siguro the Thomasians are very supportive when watching and cheering for us.  It really gives us a nice feeling when we see them watch and cheer for us. It makes us WANT to play

What is the hardest thing about playing for UST?

  • Well, people expect a lot from me and I am not sure if I met their expectations of me; and siguro getting negative comments when we lose or when I don’t play well.

According to our research, you have been playing in the hardwood since high school.  Many people stop playing once they step into college because they’ve already lost the drive.  How do you keep the passion alive?

  • Well I don’t actually do something to keep my passion for basketball alive.  Since childhood, I knew already that I want to be a basketball player—a pro someday. I just love the game.

Many of your fans got surprised (positively of course) when you joined the roster of models in the recently concluded Philippine Fashion Week for Dickies and you did a pretty good job.  How does it feel to be one of the models there?

  • It was fun but kakanervous at the same time. Kasi we did not make it to the rehearsals so we did not know what to do. We just walked and then that was it (laughs). But it was a fun experience.

So should fans already wait for your next modelling stint?  Haha.  Or maybe for you to appear in one of the top magazines’ centerfolds one of these days?  Or will this Dickies thing be the last “sexy” thing you’ll do for now? Do you see modelling the same way you see basketball too?

  • (laughs) Well I am open to any naman eh.  I get happy when I get to do new stuff.  Well modelling siguro pang past time lang or something (laughs).

So possible pa? Basta may offer na okay?

  • Yeah but basketball first.

Many people describe Jeric Teng as a “well-toned” boy. Well-toned in terms of body, looks, basketball skills and social graces.  But since we’re talking about your recent modelling stint, which part of your body are you most proud of?

  • (LAUGHS) That’s not true.  I don’t have a well-toned body.  But I am happy siguro with my arms.  My siblings say it’s nice so yun.  (laughs)

The likes of you and Chris Tiu are every Filipino girl’s type kasi raw chinito, basketball player and very gentlemanly.  So what kind of girl is the ideal girl of the likes of Jeric Teng or of someone who is typically chinito?

  • (LAUGHS) That is interesting.  Well for me, I like girls who are really sweet and maalaga. That’s really my type.

Are you the type who wants girls who like do the first move or you want girls who are in the conservative side?

  • Well just the normal.  Sa gitna. (laughs)

What should fans expect Jeric Teng in the next UAAP Season?

  • Well, I will work hard now that it’s off season.  I will play better, hopefully.  I have to since Ababou, Mirza and Maliksi cannot play na.

What are your words of encouragement and/or tips for aspiring student athletes?

  • Well, just keep on practicing and getting better ans SKY is the limit.  Don’t get contented with how they play.  There are always room for improvements.  Hardworkers can sometime beat talented players like in my Dad’s case.

So do you actually dream of beating your Dad too someday?

  • Yeah, I want to be as successful as him.

What is your message to your supporters?

  • Thanks for the support.  I hope they don’t get tired of cheering for us.  We will always try to give glory to UST.

What can you say about The Tengminator?  :)

Credits:

Philippine Fashion Week photos of Jeric Teng from Almira Teng and Queennie Chua

UAAP 72 Champions: Ateneo Blue Eagles

October 9, 2009

The UAAP 72 Snr Men’s Basketball Season heads to the final match between Ateneo Blue Eagles and UE REd Warriors. Ateneo win Game 3 and are UAAP 72 Champions!

The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles finally achieved something, that they haven’t achieved about a generation back, during the years of Jai Reyes’ uncle who was part of the back-to-back championship batch of Ateneans dating back 1987-1988, coincidentally a year before the final four system was implemented to the UAAP.

This means, that the defending champions, Ateneo de Manila have literally destroyed the University of the East Red Warriors in their meeting last October 8, 2009 at the Araneta Coliseum, facilitating much pride and reasons to celebrate for Ateneans and Ateneo supporters all over the Philippines, and eventually around the world. The invincible quintet from Katipunan failed to accomplish something many people have sought for since last year prior their shortcoming against the Far Eastern University in their first round meeting in UAAP 71 when they collected their only defeat back then. The same sort of jinx happened this year, with the Blue Eagles coming short in the first part of the Battle of Katipunan against the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons by a ten point deficit, which was their only defeat in the season until Sunday, October 4, 2009.

The Blue Eagles who were predicted to be a much better team (by Head Coach Norman Black) seemed unstoppable, heading into the finals and doing first blood against the challengers UE Red Warriors. But right a game after they’ve silenced the Red Warriors and cut their 8 game winning streak, the UE quintet commenced payback time and left nothing but dust behind as they crushed the Blue Eagles by 20 big points in the second game of the UAAP 72 finals, tilting all the momentum to their side.

But it wasn’t enough, the Blue Eagles eventually learned from their mistakes from that particular game that they have lost against the University of the East, while a handful of Eagles may have learned their lesson from 2006 where they have been in an identical situation prior the start of this game, with a player out due to ACL from UST, and no La Salle in the final four, and having the series tied at a win by both teams (Ateneo striking first blood as well), AND most important to note was UST’s head coach who was in his rookie year too, just like Lawrence.

Eventually, the Blue Eagles have overcome the challenge and lived for another day! As they’ve literally exorcised the ghost that haunted them from the dark 2006 season when the championship was just a few touches away.

With that said, I would like to congratulate the whole Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles team, from the staff to the players for a job well done. It has been an awesome season, and Ateneo has proven very well that they can play even without Chris Tiu at their best, and eventually better than the TIU years. But the seasons ahead look dark and the future unpredictable. No more Al-Hussaini, Baclao and Reyes. Who will step up? The idea of a 3-peat is highly improbable at this point, but it is not impossible. There are still a lot of potential players for Ateneo awaiting for their time to shine, and UAAP 73 might just be the best time to do so.

Ateneo has now won back-to-back; not only in the Seniors Division but as well as in the Juniors Men’s Basketball Division as the Ateneo Blue Eaglets took on the De La Salle Junior Archers in their do-or-die match prior the Senior Game 3.

ONE BIG FIGHT!

The scores:

Ateneo 71 – Al Hussaini 21, Reyes 16, Buenafe 10, Baclao 8, Salamat 7, Long 7, Salva 2, Monfort 0, Austria 0.

UE 58 – Lee 21, Espiritu 16, Acuña 8, Lingganay 5, Zamar 3, Llagas 3, Flores 2, Reyes 0, Duran 0, Ayala 0.

Quarter scores: 21-17, 40-25, 57-41, 71-58.

AdMU Blue Eagles vs UE Red Warriors Game 3 UAAP Finals

October 7, 2009

The third game is knocking on the door, Ateneo stroke first by snatching game 1 away from the Red Warriors, but the Warriors fought back and took game 2 by a twenty point difference to force a rubber match with the defending champions to be held at the Big Dome this coming Thursday, October 8, 2009.

The defending champions didn’t look like champions anymore in the second game, as they’ve tasted the first beating at the hands of the Red Warriors since 6 prior appearances, including the spectacular close fight in the second round of UAAP 71 last year when Buenafe and Tiu stepped up big time from beyond the arc in the final minutes. Ateneo has clutch players, they have the shooters, they’ve got the skills and the potential, but none of the triples went into the hoop for the Blue Eagles, from Monfort, to Austria, Buenafe to Reyes, not even a single one stepped up in crunch time. It’s a vital arsenal to Ateneo, especially at times like these where they face a UE quintet that solemnly depends on their zone defense.

Let’s say, it was just not Ateneo’s day, but the shooting was so terrible that I find it hard to believe, that Monfort and co kept shooting from rainbow distance and hitting everything, but not the hole of the ring. UE played spectacular as well, but there was indeed a bit luck involved in this one, who would’ve thought that Reyes’ and Monfort’s shots just won’t fall that day, they’ve been wide open several times, but still no good.

Ateneo’s bread and butter in this UAAP 72 finals is truly the shooting from their guards from beyond the arc, look back at the 5/6 performance of Jai Reyes in Game 1! They can’t afford to continue miss in the upcoming sudden death match, and the defending champs need to find a solution out of this if they still want to dream about a back to back championship since the implementation of the final four format in 1988.

You can name them all, all the big time shooters for Ateneo, especially Reyes, but that’s just not enough, they have a bench full of potential scores who may break out just anytime from anywhere on the court. Remember the breakout game of Monfort and Long who spelled the difference with their accuracy both against the Growling Tigers in Eliminations? Can you still recall the smooth release of the High School Hot Shot Juami Tiongson at garbage time when he gets into the game?

Well, he’s the player I’m looking forward to. I can’t deny the fact that the player I like most on the court for the Ateneans is Ryan Buenafe, but it’s clear to see that this is just not his year. It would be great to have a Rookie step up big time in situations like this, and I think that just like Chris Tiu’s lethal range, Tiongson may be just of equal lethality and spell the difference between the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the University of the East Red Warriors.

They can’t just rely on Rabeh Al-Hussaini, and they just can’t rely on the players they usually get on the court. Look at UE, they’ve dived deep into their bench and found players with great potential that stepped up as well in the second match, and Ateneo might just want to take a deeper look at their bench as well. Let’s see what Juami Tiongson can do for the Eagles and if Coach Norman Black makes use of his awesome potential.

What do you think about the idea of having this Ateneo Blue Eaglet hotshot take the spotlight for a couple of moments in game 3? Well, we’ll find out more about it this coming Thursday when Ateneo faces all odds and goes all out against the University of the East in Game 3 – Sudden Death – Finals for the UAAP 72 Men’s Basketball Championship.

Rivalry Ceases during Time of Calamity

September 29, 2009

Even the fiercest rivalries rest (for a while). Tropical Storm Ondoy forces Ateneans, La Sallite and other Universities, to unite for a cause to help flash flood victims in Manila.

One of the most criticized writers on Inbound Pass (spec. by Ateneans) sends a message to all Collegiate Basketball Enthusiasts in the Philippines. First, the first game of the UAAP finals has been postponed and now, we can witness rival schools unite for one cause, and that is to help the people in need, the unfortunate victims of the tropical storm Ondoy. The said typhoon might not be the strongest, but it marks as one of the most disastrous ones to have ever crossed Philippine borders, leaving over 300,000 people homeless with literally nothing but themselves to live on with.

Whole villages stood under water on the 26th September when Ondoy marched over Luzon, flash floods rising as high as the first floor of a ordinary building emerges in a matter of minutes. There was literally no escape for the Filipinos, but the rooftop of their houses, but even atop of these, there’s no assurance of their safety. You can check YouTube for the various videos showcasing the tragedy that Filipinos are undergoing right here, right now.

Sir Tony wrote a article urging readers and enthusiasts of the sport to settle down for a while, asking them to forget about rivalry, reminding them about certain things that are far more important than ball games, and it looks like that everyone has followed. Ateneo, La Salle, UST, all major, if not all schools gather around to help out the victims by the means of providing clothing, shelter, food and rescue operations for the missing people.

It’s a refreshing experience for me personally, to think that there’s no end in sight between the warfare of Ateneo and La Salle in various sports and educational fields. I was proven wrong, and I stand corrected with my thought. Could you believe it, two of the most fierced rivalries on earth agree on one thing, one common good, helping the needy.

With that said, I would like to inform all of you that the ball game between the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the UE Red Warriors has been postponed to the first of October, 2009.

Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2009

September 14, 2009

The 2009 UAAP Samsung Cheerdance Competition was held at the Big Dome yesterday (Sept 13, 2009). Host FEU is the new UAAP Samsung Cheer Dance champion, while Ateneo and UP followed respectively.

I was a bit busy yesterday so I was unable to watch the whole 2009 UAAP Cheerdance Competition that was held at the Araneta Coliseum and aired live through Studio 23. But I watched a decent part of it that makes me say that the winner should not be the Far Eastern University, who are coincidentally also this years host of UAAP Season 73.

UP is not the UAAP Cheerdance Champion anymore

The University of the Philippines might not be the toughest basketball team that plays in the UAAP, but they’ve proven several times to be a upset team this year. Confident of having bagged a couple of championships in the Samsung Cheerdance Competition over the past years, it wasn’t to be in favor of them this time around as they only ranked third best as the second runner up of the UAAP Cheerdance Competition.

The Blue Babble Battalion keeps knocking

Consistent runner up Ateneo de Manila dubbed as the Blue Bubble continued their consistency as runner up as they landed a notch above last years champions as the first runner up, thus the second best in 2009. Let’s see how they’ll do next year, maybe, just maybe, the title will fall for the Blue Eagles.

The FEU Tamaraws just performed excellent. Well, I have to note that, but it wasn’t anything worth of being the first placer for this year, because their moves have been hybrid moves of other cheering squads over the years, well, it might look good, but original? Partly, but not totally.

What is your say about the UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2009? Are the winners justified or not?

Ateneo battles through FEU Zone

September 13, 2009

UAAP Game Result for September 12, 2009; one of the most exciting UAAP 72 gam days ever! The Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles really faced a battle tonight. Well, I was following the game through Twitter and Plurk Search, but nevertheless have I felt the excitement and tension that was going on inside the big dome based on what the other users and audience have said.

The defending champions struggled during the first half as the Tamaraws have simply dominated from the get-go, forcing the Eagles to only 28% shooting from the field. It looked like the FEU Tamaraws forgot what team they’re facing and forgot that a game lasts for 40 minutes, and that it is pretty much impossible that a squad f championship worthy players will outlast the frustration of being down a whole game long.

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NU Bulldogs upset La Salle faithfuls

September 10, 2009

UAAP 72 second round of elimination heads to the last four games. The National University upset the De La Salle Green Archers with a 63-61 edge to literally kick out La Salle’s shot at a final four spot. The Bulldogs headed by Kokoy Hermosisima did it again, the job they’ve been popularly known for, spoiling other teams, just like they’ve beaten the Blue Eagles 2 seasons back.

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La Salle unlikely beating UST Growing Tigers

September 4, 2009

UAAP 72 action continues at the big dome this September 3, 2009! The UE Red Warriors solidified their final four bid after succeeding the UP Fighting Maroons in a tight game with a nine point advantage. Even if the first three slots for the final four bid are taken already, the last couple of game days ain’t be boring, it gets even more exciting, and look how far it gets!

De La Salle upset the Santo Tomas

We can really talk about an upset this time around, La Salle was already crushed out for a final four bid, but there’s still this little chance, this little hope left that they can make it after winning over Dylan’s Growling Tiger team by a four point advantage courtesy of Mangahas who nailed a crucial triple down the stretch to put this game away.

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Jessica Mendoza from Ateneo

September 3, 2009

Have you noticed this cute court side reporter of the Blue Eagles? If she’s been reporting in earlier seasons for the Blue Eagles, then correct me, but she’s just come to caught my attention this year. She reports well, speaks fluent English and does looks very beautiful. Or, as PEXers would label her, Jessilicious. Jessica Mendoza is one true gem that I am looking forward to at every Ateneo assignment. :)

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Jessica Mendoza Court Side Reporter from Ateneo
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