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Final Score: Ateneo Blue Eagles def. UP Fighting Maroons 92-71
Notable Players:
Tyler Tio, Ateneo (14 points, 6/6 FG, 2 assists): Coach Tab Baldwin opted to keep the rookie out of Xavier under the wraps because of an ankle injury last game. Finally, during the second quarter, Tyler was brought in and he immediately made an impact. Tyler did not miss at all in this game, and it was his explosion during the start of the fourth quarter which closed the door for any comeback from the Fighting Maroons.
Thirdy Ravena, Ateneo (16 points, 6 rebounds): Thirdy followed up on his monster game against Adamson with another solid outing. The younger Ravena played controlled basketball for most stretches, and it ended with him top scoring for Ateneo with 16 points. But what was more impressed was his efficiency. He shot a good clip from the field (57%), and he paired this with a great performance from the charity stripe (8/9). Ravena also was explosive in hauling down rebounds with six caroms, two of which were offensive boards..
Aaron Black, Ateneo (9 points, 11 reboounds, 3 assists): After a sub-par first game, Aaron Black ramped it up by nearly putting up a double-double versus UP. Thanks to his athletic ability, Black managed to haul down three offensive boards and was Ateneo's assist leader with three dimes.
Juan Gomez de Liano, UP (16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals): The UAAP Season 79 Juniors MVP was one of the few bright spots for UP, leading them in scoring with 16 points. He showcased to the UP community the complete arsenal. He had some terrific drives to the rim, and he had a number of jumpers as well. Oh, and his swagger shouldn't go unnoticed.
Jun Manzo, UP (14 points, 5/7 FG, 5 turnovers): Jun Manzo finally wriggled out of his shell and came out with an efficient 14 point performance. However, his performance was stained with the five turnovers he committed for the game (a game high).
Paul Desiderio, UP (9 points, 4/18 FG, 4 rebounds) - After being the hero for the Fighting Maroons, Paul followed it up with a poor performance. The Blue Eagles simply came prepared against him, throwing defender after defender every time Desiderio would try to penetrate to the rim. He was a -15 for this game, the second worst mark in the Fighting Maroons.
Quick Analysis:Thirdy Ravena, Ateneo (16 points, 6 rebounds): Thirdy followed up on his monster game against Adamson with another solid outing. The younger Ravena played controlled basketball for most stretches, and it ended with him top scoring for Ateneo with 16 points. But what was more impressed was his efficiency. He shot a good clip from the field (57%), and he paired this with a great performance from the charity stripe (8/9). Ravena also was explosive in hauling down rebounds with six caroms, two of which were offensive boards..
Aaron Black, Ateneo (9 points, 11 reboounds, 3 assists): After a sub-par first game, Aaron Black ramped it up by nearly putting up a double-double versus UP. Thanks to his athletic ability, Black managed to haul down three offensive boards and was Ateneo's assist leader with three dimes.
Juan Gomez de Liano, UP (16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals): The UAAP Season 79 Juniors MVP was one of the few bright spots for UP, leading them in scoring with 16 points. He showcased to the UP community the complete arsenal. He had some terrific drives to the rim, and he had a number of jumpers as well. Oh, and his swagger shouldn't go unnoticed.
Jun Manzo, UP (14 points, 5/7 FG, 5 turnovers): Jun Manzo finally wriggled out of his shell and came out with an efficient 14 point performance. However, his performance was stained with the five turnovers he committed for the game (a game high).
Paul Desiderio, UP (9 points, 4/18 FG, 4 rebounds) - After being the hero for the Fighting Maroons, Paul followed it up with a poor performance. The Blue Eagles simply came prepared against him, throwing defender after defender every time Desiderio would try to penetrate to the rim. He was a -15 for this game, the second worst mark in the Fighting Maroons.
- As more games pass by, the Blue Eagles are starting to look more and more invincible. The Blue Eagles controlled the boards 51-38, leading to a number of second chance opportunities for them. They took advantage of this, scoring 31 second chance points versus just the seven of the Fighting Maroons.
- Ateneo's depth continues to be used to the brim. They used their entire roster versus the Fighting Maroons, with Matt Nieto logging the most minutes at 23 (This was an incredibly surprising stat. - Ed). Ateneo's bench absolutely obliterated the Fighting Maroons', outscoring them 52-37.
- Ateneo's defense was incredible, but we also have to critique how UP relied too much on Paul Desiderio in this game. He was the focus of the Ateneo defense every time he would find himself on the floor, and somehow, he'd still try to attempt a shot even though it wouldn't be a good look. There's talent in the Fighting Maroons, but it has to be utilized in order to make things easier for everyone.
- Coach Tab Baldwin continues to do crazy things. Last game, he made Troy Mallillin play center. In this game, all of his centers attempted at least one three (Isaac Go, Chibueze Ikeh and Kris Porter). It's that kind of unpredictability and trust which Coach Tab gives to his players that makes the Blue Eagles such a chore to defend.
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