MANILA, Philippines — Unbeaten chief Nationwide College demolished College of the East, 103-48 to inch nearer to a Last 4 spot within the UAAP Season 87 girls’s basketball event on Saturday at Mall of Asia Area.
The Woman Bulldogs sans Angel Surada asserted their dominance in opposition to the Woman Warriors. The 55-point win was NU’s twenty eighth consecutive in opposition to UE and it was the Woman Bulldogs’ most lopsided victory since a 92-31 drubbing of the Woman Warriors in Season 85 on November 13, 2022.
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Camille Clarin stood out among the many 5 Woman Bulldogs, who scored in double figures, after pouring in 16 factors on 5-of-7 capturing on prime of two rebounds, two assists, and a steal to present NU a 9-0 file—a win away from securing a Last 4 berth.
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NU missed Surada as a consequence of a minor harm however others stepped up together with Ann Pingol, who had 12 factors, 4 rebounds, two assists, and a block. Jainaba Konateh additionally scored 12 factors and had 4 rebounds and one steal. Tin Caybayab added 11 factors, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists, whereas rookie Cielo Pagdulagan delivered 10 factors and grabbed 5 rebounds.
“We by no means take a look at any groups within the UAAP kung ano standing nila, we at all times respect kung sino ang kalaban namin and we at all times put a premium to our preparation,” stated NU coach Aris Dimaunahan. “A part of the problem sa staff namin is how we begin the sport, and immediately I assumed that our starters responded very nicely to the problem.”
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“Every bit and each participant is vital. They worth the minutes given to them regardless kung ilan man ‘yon and that’s an announcement of how dedicated we’re as a staff and our gamers as nicely, how willingly they take up and embrace the roles given to them,” he added.
UE continued to reel on the backside with a 1-8 file with Jearzy Ganade main the staff with 17 factors, 4 rebounds, and two assists, whereas Kamba Kone chipped had 9 factors, seven rebounds, and one steal.
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In the meantime, Ateneo halted a three-game skid as Kacey Dela Rosa tallied her tenth double-double to beat archrival La Salle, 70-57.
Reigning MVP Dela Rosa sustained her dominant kind with 28 factors and 16 rebounds on prime of 5 steals to tighten their grip on the fourth place with a 5-5 file.
“Yung mindset lang namin coming into the sport kasi we nearly misplaced to La Salle final spherical, so kahit nanalo kami final spherical, siyempre inisip namin na now we have to return again stronger,” stated Dela Rosa after recovering from losses to NU twice and College of Santo Tomas.. “Kailangan namin matalo ang La Salle kasi it’s a rivalry sport kaya this is a vital win for us.”
FINAL: Ateneo (5-5) beats archrival La Salle (2-8) with a 70-57 victory to tighten its grip on the fourth seed within the #UAAPSeason87 girls’s basketball.@INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/cp0Yubz20C
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) October 26, 2024
Apart from Dela Rosa, Kai Oani caught fireplace within the second half, scoring all of her career-best 17 factors from 5 three-pointers three rebounds, one help, and one steal. Junize Calago had 9 factors seven assists, 4 rebounds, and one steal, whereas Sarah Makanjoula chipped in seven factors, seven rebounds, and three steals.
“I feel we actually got here out medyo tentative and hindi rin kami nakapagpractice ng buo kasi binagyo rin kami. It was actually extra about vitality and being detailed with the sport plan. Once we began doing that, issues began going nicely for us,” stated Ateneo coach LA Mumar.
The Woman Archers suffered her second consecutive loss with a 2-8 file.
Luisa San Juan led La Salle with 19 factors, eight rebounds, and three assists. Lee Sario contributed 11 factors, six rebounds, one help, and one steal.
The Scores:
First Sport:
NU (103) – Clarin 16, Pingol 12, Fabruada 12, Konateh 12, Cayabyab 11, Pagdulagan 10, Pring 9, Betanio 7, Solis 5, Villanueva 3, Canuto 2, Alterado 2, Ico 2, Talas 0.
UE (48) – Ganade 17, Kone 9, Vacalares 7, Ronquillo 6, Cruz 5, Lacayanga 2, Yanez 2, Buscar 0, Guillim 0, Ruiz 0, Gomez 0, Delig 0, Dalguntas 0.
Quarterscores: 32-8, 56-25, 83-32, 103-48
Second Sport:
Ateneo (70) – Dela Rosa 28, Oani 17, Calago 9, Makanjoula 7, Angala 3, Villacruz 2, Batongbakal 2, Aquirre 2, Cancio 0, Nieves 0.
DLSU (57) – San Juan 19, Sario 11, Mendoza 8, Sunga 8, Paraiso 4, Dalisay 3, Dela Paz 3, Rodriguez 1, Bacierto 0, Villavacua 0.
Quarterscores: 18-21, 31-36, 54-44, 70-57.