Blue Eagles drive for five still alive

Kiefer being guarded tightly

In this year’s 75th season of the UAAP, former National Youth players had their way in scoring with Bobby Ray Parks of National University leading the way with a couple of 30 points games, Jeron Teng of DLSU followed suit and so did Terrence Romeo of FEU.   Amidst all of those former youth campaigners, the most highly touted is the Phenom from the Ateneo. Content with sharing the scoring chores with the   Blue Eagle veterans, Kiefer Ravena showed today what he can do when tasked to take most of the scoring load. Ravena scored 28 points, pulled down 12 rebounds and issued 7 assists in an all around game to lift the Ateneo Blue Eagles over the hard fighting De La Salle Green Archers 66 – 63 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum  to give the Blue Eagles the chance to defend their title for a fourth consecutive time.

It's Ryantime

 The De La Salle Green Archers were peaking at the right time and were on the rise as the new King Archer, Jeron Teng was more than everyone expected and finally the Green Archers were jelling as a team which gave them a final four date with the defending champs after squeaking past the FEU Tamaraws just last Wednesday. The Green Archers studied their archrivals well as Greg Slaughter,who topscored in their first round encounter, was kept at bay and was never a factor in the game. Ryan Buenafe, who topscored in their second encounter,  was only given three pointers and everytime he drove inside he was met with stiff opposition. ON the other hand, the Green Archers torched the Blue Eagles with drop passes that resulted to points as Yutien Andrada was unstoppable around the hoop.  Andrada went 7 for 8 on the field enroute to 17 points 6 rebounds and 3 block shots. His scoring helped the Green Archers erect an 11 point lead 49 – 38 with 9:38 to go in the game.

Dagger three over Webb

Sensing that he has the hot hand and that the Ateneo veterans were being covered well by the Green Archers, Ravena took matters into his own hands as he presided over a killer 17 – 6 run in the next five minutes as the Blue Eagles tied the score 55 – all with four minutes and 26 seconds left in the game. Ravena sank two three pointers and three free throws in that span while the Green Archers began to fire blanks.  The Blue Eagles then opened a four point lead 61 – 57 with Slaughter scoring off a foul by the Green Archers as the jubilant Ateneo crowd began to celebrate. Unfortunately for the Blue Eagles, the comebacking Green Archers pushed them to the limit once more as Almond Vosotros scored five straight points to put the Archers on top 62 -61 with less than a minute to go.

Greg scores

At this point, it was time for Ryan Buenafe to take over. In the ensuing play, the Green Archers covered Ravena well who eventually saw Ryan in the corner. Buenafe was left alone at the corner of the court and liesurely sank a dagger three pointer to put the Blue Eagles on top  64 -62.  Controversy almost got the better of the two teams as Kiefer Ravena was called an unsportsmanlike foul on buddy Jeron Teng in the waning seconds of the game.   In contrast to the heroics of Ravena, Teng missed his second free throw and lost the ball when he drove to the hoop with three seconds left in the game.  Buenafe was fouled in the inbound and he sealed the win with two free throws.

It was an all Keifer show

This marks the fifth consecutive time the Blue Eagles are in the finals and their opponent will be the UST Growling Tigers whom they are aching to get back at.  Although most of the more high profile High School stars come from the NCAA juinors, Keifer Ravena showed that UAAP Juniors products are a cut above the rest. The Keifer Ravena era has just began, unleash the Phenom.

ATENEO (66)
Ravena 28, Salva 12, Buenafe 10, Tiongson 5, Slaughter 4, Chua 4, Sumalinog 3, Pessumal 0, Golla 0, Gonzaga 0, Elorde 0

LA SALLE (66)

Andrada 17, Vosotros 14, Teng 12, Torres N. 6, Torres T. 5, Van Opstal 3, Mendoza 2, Tampus 0, Webb 0

Quarterscores

14 - 12,  31 – 26, 38 - 47, 66 - 63

Junior Olympians gain NAASCU Finals

Arvin Detubio on a difficult shot

There is something that coaches cannot teach in basketball – that is to have a big heart! The STI College Junior Olympians just showed that as their big heart gave them the needed boost to erase an insurmountable thirteen point lead to escape with a 78 – 75 hard earned victory against the hard fighting Our Lady of Fatima Junior Phoenix to give the Junior Olympians their first finals stint in the Juniors division of the 12^th National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities.  The Junior Phoenix have earlier forced a deciding game as the third seeded Fatima squad beat the twice to beat second seeded Junior Olympians 24 hours earlier 68 – 66.  The Junior Olympians now face the undefeated CEU Baby Scorpions which automatically got seeded to the finals after sweeping the two rounds of the Juniors tournament.

Erven Silverie is fouled

The Junior Phoenix controlled the game early and had the Junior Olympians was could not shake off the pesky defense of the Junior Phoenix.  Hotshot Erven Silverie could not find his range, Arjay Napeñas and Patrick Aquino had a hard time driving to the lane while Arvin Detubio was always challenged.  The whole offensive arsenal of the Junior Olympians were silenced by the men in green.  When the Junior Olympians would pound the ball inside or elude their defenders, the Junior Phoenix would foul them and let them earn their points from the stripe.  That ploy by the Fatima Juniors proved to be a good gamble as the Junior Olympians would miss their free throws time and again. 

Early in the third quarter, the Junior Phoenix waxed hot as Jowell Termullo and Ronell Panagodia gave the Antipolo based Junior Phoenix squad a 44 – 35 lead which the Junior Olympians quickly erased through the efforts of Arvin Detubio who cut the lead to one 45-44. Unfortunately for the Taguig based Junior Olympians, Matignas would catch fire once more to give the men in green another double digit lead 57 – 44 as the quarter eventually ended with the Junior Phoenix ahead by ten points 59 -  49.

Nino Romano sizzles

With Silverie firing blanks and the other Junior Olympians blowing hot and cold, an unlikely hero came out to spark the Olympians comeback. Shifty point guard Niño Romano’s heroics came in the nick of time as he ignited the sagging hopes of the Junior Olympians by presiding over a crippling 13 - 2 run highlighted by his drive on a fast break to push the Junior Olympians ahead 62 – 61 with  6:45 left in the game.  The Junior Olympians suddenly came alive and their signature defense worked wonders as the Junior Phoenix were suddenly plagued with numerous turnovers and botched plays as the Olympians threatened to pull away with a five point lead 68 -63.  The Junior Phoenix eventually settled down and came back courtesy of Termulo and Ronell Panogadia who combined to give the Junior Phoenix back the lead 72-71 with 1:47 left in the game which made the Juniors call time out. 

Patrick Aquino rises up to the occassion

Hounded all game, Erven Silverie finally found a crease in the Junior Phoenix defense as he let go of a back breaking three pointer to give back the to the Junior Olympians a 74 – 72  lead and more importantly the momentum going into the last minute of the game.  After a muffed offensive by the Men in Green Patrick Aquino finished the game with four straight points to give the Olympians a commanding 78 -72 lead with less than ten seconds left in the game. The Junior Phoenix showed their nerves of steel as they scored on a long three pointer by Dave Del Rosario to cut the Junior Olympians lead to three 78 -75.  The men in green had one final attempt to secure overtime as Nino Romano and Arvin Detubio failed to ice the game with successive free throw misses. The half court heave by the Termullo came out short thus sending the Junior Olympians to their first finals appearance.  Although Patrick Aquino topscored for the Junior Olympians it was a concerted effort by each team member as STI lives to fight another day.

 Arjay Napeñas in traffic

STI COLLEGE (78 )

Aquino 17, Detubio 16, Napenas 13, Romano 11, Silverie 9, Raymundo 5, Ngolong 4, Parinas 3, Abuy 0, Justiniani 0, Jimenez 0.

OLFU (75)

Termulo 22, Matignas 14, Del rosario 12, Panogadia 12, Cabrera 4, Mejia 3, Nunez 2, Bargola 2, Bacay 2, Jarina 2.

Quarterscores:  13 - 19, 31 - 36, 49 - 59, 78 - 75.

Call me Mhel Gee

Ever since the Call Me Maybe craze came out I have always wanted to create a video myself. Unfortunately, my busy schedule prevented me from doing one. Luckily, because of an STI event I was able to do one. Just wanted to have fun in this video and hope you guys like it.

Olympians play exhibition match

STI College and ACB

The STI College Olympians are gracious hosts but will always give you a cold reception when it comes to basketball games. The Olympians gave the visiting Australian College of Basketball 18 and under National Team a lesson or two in Philippine basketball as the Olympians beat the Aussie teeners 84 -66 at the STI Gym in the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. Seldom used forward Helino Francisco led the Olympians onslaught as the man dubbed as the Olympian’s secret weapon showed the teeners from down under how basketball is supposed to be played.   Francisco led the scoring with 20 markers as local find Jim Patrick Lontoc gave the Global City crowd something to cheer about with his booming three pointers finding its mark. The Olympians fielded a mixture of Seniors and Juniors players since both teams have just come from a game the previous day.

Elmer Labis fouled

The Australian College of Basketball is Australia’s way of creating their own basketball legends. Everyone remembers Luc Longley who was Michael Jordan’s center in his second run for three titles. Andrew Gaze who was the many time Australian Olympian and just recently Shane Heel who was the Aussies stocky point guard.  Just recently, Australia has made an effort to create more basketball heroes by creating grassroots programs in basketball and this tour in manila will definitely help their cause in the international scene.

Jim Lontoc is so phenomenal

The game against the Olympians is the Aussies fifth game in four days with the previous four against the Ateneo Blue Eagles Team B, the Trace Stallions, and the Ginebra Gin Kings. The tour of the Aussie teens was arranged by former Blue Eagle and PBA player Fritz Gaston who is at the helm of promoting Sports tourism in the country. 

Franciso on the board

The Olympians who took part in this exhibition game are Marvin Moraga, Paul dela Pena, Ivan Moreno, Elmer Labis Jr., Carlo Saldaña, Jerome Ortega, and  Lester Bocablo were from the Seniors team while Nino Romano, Fernando Ngolong, John Roy Pariñas, Josh Raymundo, Arvin Detubio and Jim Lontoc were the juniors campaginers.

 Fernando Scores

Blue Eagles formalize final four entry

 The Unstoppable Greg S.

 Adamson’s EJ Camson has been on a tear and is slowly beginning to be the Falcons go to guy.  Shooting 6 of 10 from beyond the arc, Camson this time posts up to show to the Blue Eagle fans his versatility and as he posts up he is met by Nico Salva and is fouled and given two free throws with the Falcons protecting a one point lead with three minutes and twenty seconds left in the game. Unfortunately for Camson, this game is another one taht can be added in his crunch down melt down as he muffed his two free throws and the Blue Eagles countered with a paralyzing 9- 1 run to sneak past the upset conscious Adamson Falcons 79 – 72.

Kiefer acrobatic shot

Camson was at the forefront of another upset in the making but similar to his roles in their losses to UST and FEU, Camson who had the hot hand in this game did not get the ball in the final three minutes after missing two free throws.  Nico Salva was left open and he nailed another jumper to give the Blue Eagles the lead 72 – 71 with three minutes left in the game. In the return play Jericho Cruz muffed a three pointer and Keifer Ravena drained two free throws after being fouled by Cruz himself to give the Eagles a 74 – 71 lead, their biggest for the evening.

Airtime!

The Falcons last stand came when Cruz missed another jumper but Camson grabbed the rebound and passed it to a waiting Roider Cabrera who was fouled by Salva. Cabrera went 1 for 2 from the free throw line which was the last point that the Falcons had as they went scoreless in the final two minutes.  Kiefer Ravena anticipated a pass by Cruz which resulted in a Nico Salva basket. In the return play Ravena once again stole the ball for an unmolested lay up that sealed the win and a place in the final four for the league leading Blue Eagles.

Nico squeezes one in

Nico Salva led the Blue Eagles with 24 points as he went 11 for 14 on the field and 2 for 2 on the line. Most of Salva’s shots were jumpers and this is a big welcome to his return to big time scoring for the Blu Eagles.  Greg Slaughter added 16 points, Kiefer Ravena ended up with15 points while Nico Elorde added 10 points. The Blue Eagles now eye the top spot with the National University Bulldogs and UST Growling Tigers as their next opponent.

Kiefer is let loose

BOX SCORES:

ATENEO (79)

 Salva 24, Slaughter 16, Ravena 15, Elorde 10, Chua 6, Tiongson 3, Buenafe 3, Sumalinog 1, Erram 1, Gonzaga 0, Golla 0.

ADAMSON (72)

Camson 26, Cruz 14, Cabrera 10, Monteclaro 8, Brondial 8, Rios 4, Etrone 2, Trollano 0, Petilos 0, Agustin 0.

Quarter Scores: 21-25; 38-38; 55-59; 79-72.

STI 29th Anniversary Talent Search Winners

PUSONG BATO of STI COLLEGE NAGA

Sherwin Pirona, Japhet Tolop,

Peter Paul Boreta, Emman Lascamo

3RD PLACE

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

 JUICY J. PROJECT of STI COLLEGE LAS PIÑAS

Zechariah Polintan, Romeo Jakosalem

Kevin Fernandez, Luisito Balgomera Jr.

2ND PLACE

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

KASTIGO of STI COLLEGE NOVALICHES

Marky Ajoc, Abrahan Reyes,

 Hilario Bonaobra Jr. Joseph Orogo

CHAMPION

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

ANN CHRISTIAN SANTANDER 

of STI COLLEGE MUÑOZ

3rd PLACE 

STI IDOL SOLO SINGING COMPETITION 

 NORBERTO D. PASION III

of STI COLLEGE SAN FERNANDO

2nd Place

STI IDOL SOLO SINGING COMPETITION

 CHARMAINE NADADO

of STI COLLEGE LAS PIÑAS

CHAMPION

STI IDOL SOLO SINGING COMPETITION

 STI DANCE CREWZ of STI COLLEGE NAGA

Carlo Venosa, Felix Aranzo, Erica Pacis

Ryan Joel Bongalos, Angeline Puerfa, Cheysser Corp

3rd Place

Hataw Sayaw Dance Competition

 FUSION of STI COLLEGE LAS PINAS

Mark Jeibian Ramos, Marlon Elisha Paulino, Ronnel Espinosa

HJerwin Bugatan, Joshua Eslabon, Km Ocampo

2nd Place

Hataw Sayaw Dance Competition

BALARAW of STI COLLEGE BALAGTAS

Raymart Garcia, William Saranilla

John Ebao, Jkier Peniero, Carlo Dacuycoy

CHAMPION

Hataw Sayaw Dance Competition

MR. STI 2012 CHRISTIAN VARIAS of STI PASAY and

MR. STI 2012 HAIDEE CANOBAS of STI COLLEGE TANUAN 

THE TOP 5 FINALISTS OF MR AND MS STI 2012

CONGRATULATIONS 

TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!

Junior Olympians beat Junior Titans

Romano on the drive

Good things come to those who wait. The STI College Junior Olympians finally beat the AMA Junior Titans 75 – 62 in a game of unbeaten teams at the resumption of the 12th NAASCU Juniors Basketball tournament. Since joining the Juniors division back in 2009, the Junior Olympians have never beaten their fierce Junior rivals and today was the day for redemption for the Junior Olympians as they worked out a sizeable lead in the first half and quelled all rallies made by the Junior Titans.

Aquino scores the after the jumpball

Finally getting an opponent that matches up with them the Junior Olympians scored only 17 first quarter points, the least they have scored since torching New Era with 39 points and Trace with 30 first quarter points.  The Junior Titans were active on defense but the Junior Olympians still found ways to puncture the hoops as Patrick Aquino scored whenever it was needed for him to get to the paint and add to the Junior Olympians lead.

Detubio eludes his defender

The Junior Olympians worked their pressure defense to perfection once again and forced their opponents to turn the ball over. This was eventually translated to lay ups and fastbreaks that led to a 33 – 23 first half lead. The Junior Olympians offense finally came to town in the third quarter as they erupted for 23 points after being limited to 17 and 16 in the first half.  Every Junior Olympian sent in by Coach Hubert delos Santos contributed with Patrick Aquino on the firing end. The Junior Titans came back in the fourth quarter but it was already to late as the Global City squad notched their third straight win.

 Silverie on the lay up

What was visibly missing was the three point shooting of the Junior Olympians with Jim Lontoc, Erven Silverie and Arvin Detubio finding it hard to puncture the hoop from outside.  But then again, being the veteran team that they are the three eventually found ways to score. Aquino topscored once again with 19 points while Silverie had 12 points.  

 Lontoc hits the jumper

The scores:

STI COLLEGE (75)

Aquino 19, Silverie 12, Lontoc 9, Detubio 8, Parinas 6, Raymundo 5, Ngolong 4, Romano  4, , Napenas 4, Pangilinan 4, Baquiran 0, Justiniani 0, Jimenez 0.

AMA (62)

Borlogdan 18, Bragais 10, Concepcion 9, Quijano 8, Balili 6, Aquino 5, Pascua 4, Palogan 2, De vera 1, Roberto 0, Pipin 0.

Quarterscores: 17 - 12, 33 - 23, 56 - 38, 75 - 62.

Olympians get third win

Storm Riva orchestrates

Rivalries bring out the best in every team. There are times when you want to give up but adrenalin pumps you up because you’d rather lose to other teams than to your rivals.  That was what the STI College Olympians and the AMA University Titans both felt while they continue their rivalry at the resumption of the 12th season basketball games of the National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (NAASCU).  This time around, the Olympians once again lorded it over the Titans as they carved out a masterful     89 - 72       victory against their fiercest rivals.  The last time the Titans won against the Olympians was in the first round of 2008.

Moreno sinks this one

The Olympians started out the first quarter with their famous full-court pressure defense which resulted in an early 19 - 8 lead.  The Titans eventually found their groove and cut the lead as the first quarter ended with the taguig based squad ahead 25 -18.  The second quarter yielded the same results as Cedric Ablaza, Paul Dela Pena, Noel Ohandja, RK Morales and Storm Riva turned defensive gems into precious points and the Titans never knew what hit them with the Olympians ending the half with a 45 – 34 lead.

 Ablaza scores on an alley-hoop

The Titans did come back in the fourth quarter with former juniors star Jefferson Arceo carrying the fight. The Titans would cut the lead to nine 72 -63 but the Olympians went to Cedric Ablaza to end the game with more to spare. Ablaza topscored for the Olympians with 27 points while Paul dela Pena added nine and Abby Chavez, Elmer Labis, Noel Ohandja and Lester Bocablo all had eight points apiece to underscore the balance attack of the Olympians.

Bocablo on the fasbreak

A grim development happened at with 3 seconds to go in the third quarter when the Olympian’s Center Maclean Sabellina was called for a disqualifying foul after hitting a Titan with a closed fist. Sabellina was thrown out and will be suspended in their next game against the unbeaten Centro Escolar University Scorpions. 

Sabellina on the drive

The Scores:

STI COLLEGE (89)

Ablaza 27, Dela pena 9, Chavez 8,Labis 8, Ohandja 8, Bocablo 8, Morales 7, Moreno 6, Sabellina 4, Riva 2, Moraga 2, Saldana 0.

AMA (72)

Arceo 20, Matias 16, Discipulo 11, Ballesteros 8, Cruz 6, Jordan 4, Gile 4, Santos 3, Quimabao 0, Angeles 0, Tobias 0.

Quarterscores: 25 - 18, 45 - 34, 65 - 46, 89 - 72.

Blue Eagles survive Tams

The Jumpball of Giants

Ryan Buenafe provided the scoring spark while JP Erram made the key  defensive stops as the Ateneo Blue Eagles finally found the right answer to the physical defense by the Far Eastern University Tamaraws as the five time defending champions scored a come from behind 74 -71 win at the Smart Araneta Coliseum for the sixth win in the ongoing 75th season of the UAAP.  Buenafe scored eight second half points and was the key in breaking down the Tams physical defense with his signature drives that resulted in three point plays. Erram on the other hand grabbed nine rebounds in his limited time and provided the defensive sock on FEU Center Anthony Hargrove.

Juami's shooting saved the day

For the first time in three years former MVP Ryan Roose “RR” Garcia was let loose as the FEU ace playmaker scored 21 points, the last time he scored more than 20 against the Blue Eagles was in 2010 where he scattered 25 points in their 72 – 69 opening game win. After that, Emman Monfort happened and RR was never the same as he averaged only 10 points in 6 games with a 6 point output in game 2 of the 2010 finals. Today, there was no Monfort and RR was left open most of the time and he ran rings around Juami Tiongson and Kiefer Ravena in the first half as he combined with Anthony Hargrove to give the Tams a 12 point lead 35 – 23 in the first half. 

Ryan on the drive

After sizing up each other in the first quarter, the Blue Eagle’s offense suddenly went sour in the second quarter. The Men in Blue had good looks but were not making their shots and had a lot of defensive lapses.    To make matters worse, the Blue Eagles missed a ton of free throws in the quarter and eventually the whole game as they shot a woeful 23 of  37 from the stripe.  There were also a lot of defensive lapses on their part as there was a time when RR Garcia cut to the middle and saw himself all alone for a lay – up while Anthony Hargrove made a head fake drove to the basket and Slaughter saw him make a monster slam dunk. Nico Salva and Kiefer Ravena were bumped and thumped which resulted to a bad first half were both combined for only four first half points, the result was a 27 – 37 deficit for the Blue Eagles entering the second half.

Slaughter monster slam

After the half the most unlikely of heroes came out to the Blue Eagle’s rescue.  Fourth year guard Juami Tiongson sank back to back triples while his back up, the spunky transferee from DLSU Nico Elorde also felt like he himself was in a zone as he stopped by the three point area, faked a pass to Greg then buried an all important three pointer to cut down the Tamaraws lead  45 -  46.  At one point in the game, Coach Norman had Greg up front with Ryan and Kiefer manning the forward spots and Nico Elorde and Juami teaming up on the back court. That combination produced wonders even though the Tams ended the quarter up by four 53 - 49.

JP Erram was the man

In the fourth quarter the Blue Eagles weaved their defensive magic as they put a lid on the Tams basket.  The Blue Eagles on the other hand scored on various ocassions as Buenafe fed Slaughter and Nico Salva who was having an off night. The result was a 69 – 60 lead for the Blue Eagles who were suddenly making their shots and preventing RR Garcia to score together with the other Tamaraws. With the Blue Eagles comfortably ahead, the Tams three desperation three pointers made the score to what it is.  This time around, Coach Norman Black found the answer to what the Tamaraws prepared for.  The Ateneo bench outscored the Tamaraw bench 24 – 16 on the strength of Buenafe’s 10 points.  The Blue Eagles are now primed for the big time.

Individual Scores:

ATENEO (74 )

Slaughter 17, Tiongson 12, Ravena 12, Buenafe 10, Erram 6, Elorde 6, Salva 6, Sumalinog 3, Chua 2, Golla 0, Gonzaga 0.

FEU (71)

Garcia 21, Hargrove 12, Romeo 10, Bringas A. 10, Bringas M. 7, Belo 6, Tolomia 3, Pogoy 2, Cruz 0, Mendoza 0, Sentcheu 0.

Quarter Scores: 18-21; 27-37; 49-53; 74-71

   

Thanks to Erwin Cabbab for the photos

Olympians beat Hunters

Elmer Labis scores

The STI College Olympians used their signature pressure defense in the second and third quarter to get enough cushion to cruise to a 74 -  65 against the never say die New Era Hunters.  The Olympians torched the nets at will as the shooting of Abby Chavez and Paul dela Peña combined with the inside presence of Cedric Ablaza and Maclean Sabellina spelled doom for the Hunters.   The Olympians  thus got their second consecutive win as they stay on course with the leaders St. Clare College and Centro Escolar University which both notched their third consecutive victories the other day. The games have been played at the Lumera Towers Gym in Legarda for the second consecutive day.

Paul dela Peña on the drive

The Olympians and Hunters were like boxers in the first quarter wherein both where trying to look for an opening and ways on how to counter each other’s offense prowess.  New recruit Paul dela Peña started things rolling for the Olympians as he scored on a three pointer and a drive to the basket. At the end of one quarter the Olympians had a hard time shaking off the pesky Hunters with a 17 -14 lead. 

Maclean Sabellina blocks the shot

The second quarter changed the complexion of the whole game as the Olympians defense became tighter which forced the Hunters to turn the ball over and miss a couple of shots.  The Olympians then used the misfortunes of the Hunters into something good as the turnovers were converted into points. Abby Chavez led the onslaught with two three pointers while the rest of the team added their share of points as the Olympians took control of the game. In a blink of eye the Olympians  raced to a 45 -26 lead as the Taguig based STIers scored 28 second quarter points and more importantly limited the Hunters to just 12 points.

In the third quarter the Olympians rebuffed all rallies mounted by the Hunters as they limited the Adonis Tierra coached squad to only twelve points. Because of that, the Olympians padded their lead to 23 at the end of the third canto as they entered the fourth quarter with a commanding 61- 38 lead.  Unfortunately for the Olympians the Hunters woke up from their slumber and orchestrated a final comeback which was predicated on their former Juniors stand out Leo Roncal. The Hunters took advantage of the lackadaisical stance of the Olympians in the fourth quarter as they scored twenty seven fourth quarter points to get back to the game. Unfortunately for the Hunters time ran out on them as the Olympians coasted to a nine point win.

Abby Chavez breakaway lay up

The Junior Olympians on the other hand barely worked up a sweat in disposing the Trace Junior stallions to the tune of a 122 – 56 demolition of the Los Baños based Juniors squad.  Patrick Aquino’s 30 points led six Junior Olympians that scored in double figures as Jim Lontoc added 13 points, Josh Raymundo and Nino Romano each scored 12 points, while Erven Silverie added 11  marked and Arjay Napeñas added 10 points. The Junior Olympians are still unbeaten and are slated to play against the AMA Junior Titans on Monday.

The scores

RK Morales on the drive

STI COLLEGE JUNIOR OLYMPIANS (122 )

Aquino 30, Lontoc 13, Raymundo 12, Romano 12, Silverie 11, Napenas 10, Justiniani 10, Ngolong 9, Parinas 8, Baquiran 3, Pangilinan 3, Jimenez 2.

TRACE COLLEGE JUNIOR STALLIONS (56 )

Herradura 13, Martin 12, Magpantay 10, Mariano 5, Nunez 4, Delos reyes 3, Quinia 3, Despera 2, Redondo 2, Cuevas 2, Angeles 0, Lumibao 0, Ogalin 0.

Quarter scores:   30-15, 65-38, 101-49, 122-56.

STI COLLEGE (74 )

Sabellina 12, Ablaza 12, Chavez 11, Dela pena 8, Moraga 6, Moreno 6, Labis 5, Morales 4, Riva 4, Bocablo 4, Francisco 2, Ohandja 0, Ortega 0, Saldana 0.

NEW ERA UNIVERSITY (65)

Santos 16, Roncal 15, Sevilla 14, Orbase 4, Bebit 4, Sarmiento 4, Cabacungan 3, Talastas 2, Reynoso 2, Faner 1, Molina 0.

Quarterscores     17-14, 45-26, 61-38, 74-65.