The STI College Olympians got a dose of their own medicine as the University of Manila Hawks resurected their fading finals hopes to come from behind to beat the Olympians 72-68. WHile the Olympians were able to put UM's top gun John Matubang at bay, it was the fourth quarter salvo of guard Jeff Viernes that brought the Hawks to the finals as the Olympians threatened to blow the game away.
WIth the Olympians on top 57-48 at the start of the fourth quarter, Viernes unleashed two three pointers and singlehandedly brought back the Hawks to take the lead 58-57 with five minutes left in the game. The Olympians never recovered as the Hawks tight defense held them to six free throws and two field goals in the end game.
Maclean Sabellina brought his A game today as he scored 20 points and was two for two from the three point area. Martin Antonio scored 15 points, Norman Ihalas 11 and veteran Macky Macabasco 10 points. It was the first time the Olympians did not make it to the finals since 2005. The OLympians will meet the Lyceum of Subic Bay Sharks for the battle for third place.
The scores
UM (72) -- Viernes 19, Matubang 17, Rabalo 12, Delos Trinos 9, Manuel 7, Patricio 4, Tamayo 2, Sanguyo 2, Basan 0, Ibay 0.
STI (68) -- Sabellina 20, Antonio 15, Ihalas 11, Macabasco 10, Reyes 5, Bautista 3, Carino 2, Cruz 2, Ablaza 0, Bocalbo 0, Orias 0, Dagulpo 0, Po 0, Villadoz 0, Pascual 0.
Quarterscores: 10-9, 26-34, 48-53, 72-68.
STI (68) -- Sabellina 20, Antonio 15, Ihalas 11, Macabasco 10, Reyes 5, Bautista 3, Carino 2, Cruz 2, Ablaza 0, Bocalbo 0, Orias 0, Dagulpo 0, Po 0, Villadoz 0, Pascual 0.
Quarterscores: 10-9, 26-34, 48-53, 72-68.
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