The Falcons went on… they fought hard…and they won the fight.
Knocking down a crucial three-pointer with 1.6 ticks remaining, Paul Gonzalgo, saved the day for the Adamson University (AdU) Soaring Falcons as they sneaked pass last season’s runners-up, the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 66-64, in a match that saw Adamson’s drive to win in the UAAP Season 71 men’s basketball tournament at the PhilSports Arena, Pasig City on July 20.
The win pushed Adamson to share a 2-2 win-loss card with UE.
In a rather rare circumstance, the Red …

Almost losing it…
In the battle of champions, incumbent UAAP kings De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers barely edged out Season 69 titleholders University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, 85-84, in yet another thriller showdown at the PhilSports Arena, Pasig City in the 71st Season of the UAAP men’s basketball competition on July 17.
DLSU main man, JV Casio unleashed 19 points including the crucial two free throws with around 16 seconds left in the last quarter allowing La Salle to stay afloat, 84-81.
James Mangahas, with 18 points, 14 of …

Coming off from a 73-62 beating from last season’s champs De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws bounced back to earn their second win in three outings after disposing the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 88-66, in the continuation of the 71st UAAP men’s basketball tournament on July 17 at the PhilSports Arena (Ultra), Pasig City.
The win puts FEU in second place tallying a 2-1 win-loss record together with the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors. Meanwhile, UP suffered its second …

On to a winning streak?
The Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles notched their third successive and broke the tie for an early lead in the standings (3-0) against last season’s runners-up and 14-0 eliminations record holders, the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 64-58, in the 71st UAAP men’s basketball tourney amidst a crowded PhilSports Arena on July 13.
This time, Rabeh Al-Hussaini, blasting 17 tremendous rebounds, took charge of the Eagles’ campaign aside from collecting 18 points and delivering three assists.
Meanwhile, shining rookie Ryan Buenafe was stellar as …

The Adamson University (AdU) Falcons notched their first triumph after subduing the National University (NU) Bulldogs, 73-65 in the 71st UAAP men’s basketball competition at the PhilSports Arena on July 13.
Fresh from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in the previous season, Marc Agustin, made his presence felt after leading the Falcons’ game with 25 points to hand NU its third loss in three outings.
As expected, Asoro fired up the Bulldogs’ crawl back to lock the game at 39 a piece with less than 4 minutes remaining in the third …

Exploding with 29 points, eight rebounds and three steals, seasoned veteran and team captain JV Casio showcased his best game yet to hand to the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers its first victory in two outings after drubbing the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, 73-62 in the UAAP Season 71 men’s basketball tourney at the PhilSports Arena, Pasig City.
Coming off from a 79-73 beating from nemesis Ateneo De Manila Blue Eagles, DLSU managed to remain on top 60-54 in the last frame as Casio and Bader Malabes fired …

The University of Santos Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers got back on fighting form as they clinched their first victory after trampling the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 94-74 in the UAAP Season 71 Men’s Basketball competition at the PhilSports Arena on July 12.
It looked like UP was going for its second straight kill in the opening quarter as the Maroons, powered by Maggy Sison and Jay Agbayani, skyrocketed from a 5-0 deficit to a 9-17 blowout against the Tigers.
UST then started to remind UP which team they were …

Following the routing of the University of Santo Tomas, the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors won its second consecutive game solidifying their title contention this year after thrashing the National University (NU) Bulldogs, 82-69, in the continuation of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 71 Men’s Basketball Tourney at the PhilSports Arena (Ultra) in Pasig City on July 10.
The Bulldogs fuelled a 6-0 rally towards the opening of the last frame, courtesy of Raymond Aguilar, Michael Luy and Melvin Baloran’s steal. Despite this, UE’s …

Tiu shines anew…but he’s not alone.
Stalwart Chris Tiu led the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles to a 72-45 destruction of the Adamson University (ADU) Falcons as the 71st Season of the UAAP Men’s Basketball Tourney continues to unfold at the PhilSports Arena (ULTRA) in Pasig City on July 10.
Shining with 12 points, Tiu gave eight of which in a crucial 8-0 run that catapulted Ateneo on top toward the middle of the third frame, 40-29 and on to sharing the early top spot with the University of the …

The first of many?
In the much celebrated rivalry of the collegiate basketball scene, the blue trumped over the green as the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles trounced their nemesis and defending champions, De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, 79-73, amidst a jam packed Araneta Coliseum graced by various personalities including NBA superstar Gilbert “Agent Zero” Arenas of the Washington Wizards and People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao as the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 71 continues on July 6.
Witnessed by a massive crowd of approximately 22,000, …