San Beda beats Jose Rizal for 3rd straight NCAA title
By JP ABCEDE
Manila Bulletin
San Beda College turned yesterday's deciding Game 3 into a virtual scrimmage, plastering Jose Rizal University, 85-69, to win its third straight NCAA seniors basketball championship at the jampacked Araneta Coliseum.
The Bombers were never in the match after the Lions extended a 35-18 halftime lead to 59-40, with 4:12 left in the third quarter. Ogie Menor led a 14-5 tear in the third, scoring seven of his 18 points. He also had eight rebounds and shot 7-of-9 from the two-point area.
"It boiled down on proper execution defensively and offensively," said San Beda coach Frankie Lim. "My guys played well."
After two matches that went down the wire, Game 3 was devoid of drama and excitement as the Lions stamped their class early before 20,360 fans.
"We will bring the war to them. Sila naman guluhin natin," Lim told his players in the locker room prior to the game. "Start aggressive, start strong, and control the game."
It marked the second time the Lions completed a hat-trick of victories. The first came from 1934 to 1936. The title was the Lions' 14th, just two short of Letran's 16 championships.
Finals MVP Sam Ekwe led the champs with 20 points, 19 rebounds, and three blocks in 36 minutes.
"He (Ekwe) did a great job on (James) Sena. He stopped (Jayson) Nocom from hitting those outside shots," Lim said. "He is the MVP of the finals and of the season. He deserved it."
Ekwe and Pong Escobal went three-for-three in their NCAA career. The Talk 'N Text draftee finished his last game with 11 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists.
Other Lions who scored in double figures were Jake Pascual with 13 points, who also had seven rebounds, three blocks, and three assists, and Borgie Hermida with 11 points.
"It looked easy but it was not very easy," Lim remarked.
The Lions dominated in a number of statistical departments. They shot 45 percent from the field, and limited the Heavy Bombers to 35 percent shooting. SBC also outrebounded JRU, 53-32, 19 of those coming from the offensive end, which led to 17 second chance points. Jose Rizal only had 11 offensive boards for nine second chance points.
The Lions also had its running game humming with 14 fastbreak points, compared to seven by JRU.
The scores:
SBC 85 - Ekwe 20, Menor 18, Pascual 13, Escobal 11, Hermida 11, Tecson 6, Taganas 4, Gamalinda 2, Marcelo 0.
JRU 69 - Sena 24, Cagoco 16, Njei 8, Nocom 7, Bulangis 3, Wilson 3, Pradas 3, Kabigting 2, Hayes 2, Agas 1.
Quarters: 24-12, 38-29, 64-48, 85-69.
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Note: This originally appeared in The Manila Bulletin.
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10/10/2013
Azkals to defend Philippine Peace Cup this weekend
After losing to Indonesia in a friendly in August, the Philippine men's seniors football team is back on the pitch this weekend as they are set to defend the championship they won last year, the Philippine Peace Cup.
The difference this time around is that the competition will be held at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, and that instead of four teams, there will only be three. Gone are Guam and Macau, and in their place is Pakistan.
Chinese Taipei has been the other consistent participant aside from the Philippines ever since its Long Teng Cup iteration, and the two will kick off the tournament on October 11 at 7pm. Two days later, it will be the South Asian squad testing the East Asian country at 4pm, and finally, the Cup will be capped on October 15 with the Azkals facing Pakistan.
Expected to lead the charge for the locals are European top flight booters Stephan Schrock and Neil Etheridge. They will be reinforced by old hands Rob Gier, Juani Guirado, and Jerry Lucena. They will be supplanted by local-based players Phil and James Younghusband, OJ Porteria, Chieffy Caligdong, and Chris Greatwich.
If head coach Hans Weiss will field his strongest 11, the expected starting lineup will be composed of Etheridge between the sticks; Gier, Guirado, Lucena, and Patrick Reichelt at the back; Schrock, Greatwich, Jeffrey Christiaens, and Mark Hartmann at midfield; and Phil Younghusband and Porteria up front.
Last year, the Philippines swept the competition en route to the title, conceding only a solitary goal which came in the final match against Chinese Taipei. It is easy to see them duplicating the feat since the country is the highest-ranked team in the tournament since the two other squads are hovering around the 170 mark.
According to the Azkals' official website, this tournament will start off a series of tuneup matches in preparation for next year's AFC Challenge Cup in Maldives.
The difference this time around is that the competition will be held at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, and that instead of four teams, there will only be three. Gone are Guam and Macau, and in their place is Pakistan.
Chinese Taipei has been the other consistent participant aside from the Philippines ever since its Long Teng Cup iteration, and the two will kick off the tournament on October 11 at 7pm. Two days later, it will be the South Asian squad testing the East Asian country at 4pm, and finally, the Cup will be capped on October 15 with the Azkals facing Pakistan.
Expected to lead the charge for the locals are European top flight booters Stephan Schrock and Neil Etheridge. They will be reinforced by old hands Rob Gier, Juani Guirado, and Jerry Lucena. They will be supplanted by local-based players Phil and James Younghusband, OJ Porteria, Chieffy Caligdong, and Chris Greatwich.
If head coach Hans Weiss will field his strongest 11, the expected starting lineup will be composed of Etheridge between the sticks; Gier, Guirado, Lucena, and Patrick Reichelt at the back; Schrock, Greatwich, Jeffrey Christiaens, and Mark Hartmann at midfield; and Phil Younghusband and Porteria up front.
Last year, the Philippines swept the competition en route to the title, conceding only a solitary goal which came in the final match against Chinese Taipei. It is easy to see them duplicating the feat since the country is the highest-ranked team in the tournament since the two other squads are hovering around the 170 mark.
According to the Azkals' official website, this tournament will start off a series of tuneup matches in preparation for next year's AFC Challenge Cup in Maldives.
10/09/2013
Despite losing, Pandas enter playoffs; Lions, Lightning end season in sour note
JP Abcede
Photos courtesy of Kiko Malicdem
The Sentinels made things interesting for the Pandas in their chase for the final playoff spot in the tenth season of PExBall when they unleashed a fourth quarter onslaught to come out on top, 80-70, in the final elimination playdate on October 5 at the Cloverleaf Place Gym in Makati.
With team rep Carlo Palmares and several Panda cagers staying in the venue to await their fate, they encountered anxious moments before breathing a collective sigh of relief when the Lions put up a fight but fall short against the Walkers, 73-74.
Meanwhile, the Lightning forfeited their game against the Vanguards as they could not muster enough personnel to show up at the venue, which obligated tournament director Kiko Malicdem to award the victory to Arvy Trinidad’s wards.
The whiteshirts held the Pandas scoreless for two and a half minutes in the pivotal period as they cranked up their defense to turn a two-point gap to a 16-point bubble, 78-62, with just 2:15 remaining in the clock.
Robinson Abalos and Ed Maceda teamed up to lead their squad in scoring with 18 points apiece. The veteran also accounted for ten rebounds and seven steals, while the rookie chipped in six swipes and four assists.
Jojo Escanlar also had a double-double with 11 markers and 13 boards and Kenneth Leander had a productive afternoon with 11 while pilfering five possessions. The team had 24 steals all in all, which emphasized the effectiveness of their fullcourt pressure defense.
MJ Macapugay topscored with 22 points with Christian Sangalang and Carlo Palmares having 24 points and 21 rebounds between them. Ericson Fuertes put in ten markers and Leo Vencio contributed 13 boards, five assists, and six steals. As a team, the Pandas committed 32 turnovers.
Jeff Domingo and the Sentinels arrange a one-off against the Walkers, while black and orange-jerseyed squad has to win twice against the Wolverines to advance to the quarterfinals.
Walkers scrape past Lions
With the Pandas dropping the first game, the Lions were itching to get the win against the Walkers that would propel them to the playoffs. They were just three and some minutes short of doing that as they carried a four-point lead, 71-67, after Jeff Gonzales converted two freethrows off a foul from Jeremy dela Cruz.
Never giving up, Meynard Castillo’s wards took control as they scored the next eight points with Rian Lapizar capping the run with a basket at the 1:11 mark. A Pao Escober steal in the final minute practically sealed the Lions’ fate as Gonzales’ triple at the buzzer became a mere formality.
Escobar had MVP-like numbers, leading all scorers with 33 points, while corralling 20 rebounds, and grabbing five steals. Joey Santos also lit the scoreboard with 29.
Abeth Pinili was back to his old self in this fixture as he finished with 20 points on 8/12 field goal shooting and eight rebounds. Gonzales finished the season with 16 markers and 11 boards. Kevin Aladin chalked up 16 points, 14 caroms, and three steals.
The Lions conclude the season at 11th place, just ahead of the Lightning, which decided not to show up in their final assignment this year.
All-Star game and side events lined up on Saturday
The league takes a break for a week to make way for the annual All-Star game featuring the Dark Team coached by Renvic Catanghal of the Spartans facing the Light Team of Emer Rapin of the Wolverines. Last year, the Dark Team won against the Light Team in the inaugural All-Star match.
This year’s sidelights include the three-point shootout, the halfcourt shot, the obstacle course race, and the shooting stars event. The Pandas’ Macapugay will defend his crown in the three-point shootout, Tristan Taboac of the Packers will once again try his marksmanship from halfcourt, and defending obstacle race champion Omar Ilagan will attempt to make it two straight in the event.
The festivities will start at 3:30pm.
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Photos courtesy of Kiko Malicdem
The Sentinels made things interesting for the Pandas in their chase for the final playoff spot in the tenth season of PExBall when they unleashed a fourth quarter onslaught to come out on top, 80-70, in the final elimination playdate on October 5 at the Cloverleaf Place Gym in Makati.
With team rep Carlo Palmares and several Panda cagers staying in the venue to await their fate, they encountered anxious moments before breathing a collective sigh of relief when the Lions put up a fight but fall short against the Walkers, 73-74.
Meanwhile, the Lightning forfeited their game against the Vanguards as they could not muster enough personnel to show up at the venue, which obligated tournament director Kiko Malicdem to award the victory to Arvy Trinidad’s wards.
The whiteshirts held the Pandas scoreless for two and a half minutes in the pivotal period as they cranked up their defense to turn a two-point gap to a 16-point bubble, 78-62, with just 2:15 remaining in the clock.
Robinson Abalos and Ed Maceda teamed up to lead their squad in scoring with 18 points apiece. The veteran also accounted for ten rebounds and seven steals, while the rookie chipped in six swipes and four assists.
Jojo Escanlar also had a double-double with 11 markers and 13 boards and Kenneth Leander had a productive afternoon with 11 while pilfering five possessions. The team had 24 steals all in all, which emphasized the effectiveness of their fullcourt pressure defense.
MJ Macapugay topscored with 22 points with Christian Sangalang and Carlo Palmares having 24 points and 21 rebounds between them. Ericson Fuertes put in ten markers and Leo Vencio contributed 13 boards, five assists, and six steals. As a team, the Pandas committed 32 turnovers.
Jeff Domingo and the Sentinels arrange a one-off against the Walkers, while black and orange-jerseyed squad has to win twice against the Wolverines to advance to the quarterfinals.
Walkers scrape past Lions
With the Pandas dropping the first game, the Lions were itching to get the win against the Walkers that would propel them to the playoffs. They were just three and some minutes short of doing that as they carried a four-point lead, 71-67, after Jeff Gonzales converted two freethrows off a foul from Jeremy dela Cruz.
Never giving up, Meynard Castillo’s wards took control as they scored the next eight points with Rian Lapizar capping the run with a basket at the 1:11 mark. A Pao Escober steal in the final minute practically sealed the Lions’ fate as Gonzales’ triple at the buzzer became a mere formality.
Escobar had MVP-like numbers, leading all scorers with 33 points, while corralling 20 rebounds, and grabbing five steals. Joey Santos also lit the scoreboard with 29.
Abeth Pinili was back to his old self in this fixture as he finished with 20 points on 8/12 field goal shooting and eight rebounds. Gonzales finished the season with 16 markers and 11 boards. Kevin Aladin chalked up 16 points, 14 caroms, and three steals.
The Lions conclude the season at 11th place, just ahead of the Lightning, which decided not to show up in their final assignment this year.
All-Star game and side events lined up on Saturday
The league takes a break for a week to make way for the annual All-Star game featuring the Dark Team coached by Renvic Catanghal of the Spartans facing the Light Team of Emer Rapin of the Wolverines. Last year, the Dark Team won against the Light Team in the inaugural All-Star match.
This year’s sidelights include the three-point shootout, the halfcourt shot, the obstacle course race, and the shooting stars event. The Pandas’ Macapugay will defend his crown in the three-point shootout, Tristan Taboac of the Packers will once again try his marksmanship from halfcourt, and defending obstacle race champion Omar Ilagan will attempt to make it two straight in the event.
The festivities will start at 3:30pm.
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UFL shorts, 10/09/13
Green Archers United won against Nomads, 1-0, on October 8 at the Emperador Stadium in McKinley Hill, Taguig to secure third place in the United Football League Preseason tournament. In the 30th minute, Reynald Villareal's strike rolled towards the far post, far away for Nomads keeper Russel Pierson to reach, for the only goal that evening.
The finals between Global and Loyola Meralco Sparks will be played tomorrow evening, also at the Emperador Stadium.
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UFL rumor #1: A certain UFL division one club withdrew from the Cup citing that they do not have enough players in their lineup. Depends on who you asked, either they were not able to submit their roster on time or they did not bother to do so. It remains to be seen if they can muster enough manpower by the time the League kicks off next year. If they can't, will the League elevate a division two club or will we see a decrease of teams in the top flight? It has been reported that Nomads will ply their trade on division two where the "five-import limit" is not yet imposed.
UFL rumor #2: It is speculated that several non-UFL clubs which were committed to participate in this year's Cup backed out because the group draws did not go their way.
UFL rumor #3: It has been found out that a certain non-UFL club will field a roster composed of foreigners after officials received their documents. It has not been announced what they plan to do with this club, whether to sanction them or not with only three days to go before the Cup starts. Nomads declined to compete out of courtesy since they cannot commit to the "five-import limit", how come this club can?
The finals between Global and Loyola Meralco Sparks will be played tomorrow evening, also at the Emperador Stadium.
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UFL rumor #1: A certain UFL division one club withdrew from the Cup citing that they do not have enough players in their lineup. Depends on who you asked, either they were not able to submit their roster on time or they did not bother to do so. It remains to be seen if they can muster enough manpower by the time the League kicks off next year. If they can't, will the League elevate a division two club or will we see a decrease of teams in the top flight? It has been reported that Nomads will ply their trade on division two where the "five-import limit" is not yet imposed.
UFL rumor #2: It is speculated that several non-UFL clubs which were committed to participate in this year's Cup backed out because the group draws did not go their way.
UFL rumor #3: It has been found out that a certain non-UFL club will field a roster composed of foreigners after officials received their documents. It has not been announced what they plan to do with this club, whether to sanction them or not with only three days to go before the Cup starts. Nomads declined to compete out of courtesy since they cannot commit to the "five-import limit", how come this club can?
10/07/2013
SBP, NBA hold coaching clinic
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, together with the National Basketball Association, will hold a coaches' clinic on October 8, 4pm, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
This is in line with the different programs the NBA has been organizing to promote the sport and the league around the world. On October 10, the Indiana Pacers will go up against the Houston Rockets at the MOA Arena in a preseason game dubbed the NBA Global Games.
Registration will start at 3pm. For more information, email sbp.nbacoachesclinic@gmail.com
This is in line with the different programs the NBA has been organizing to promote the sport and the league around the world. On October 10, the Indiana Pacers will go up against the Houston Rockets at the MOA Arena in a preseason game dubbed the NBA Global Games.
Registration will start at 3pm. For more information, email sbp.nbacoachesclinic@gmail.com
10/03/2013
CEU completes NAASCU grand slam
Centro Escolar University swept all three basketball competitions in the National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities to showcase their dominance in that sport in that league.
The Scorpions won their first title in men's basketball after winning their rubber match against erstwhile champion St. Clare College of Caloocan, 64-58. Their only loss of the season was the 68-70 defeat they suffered in the first game of the finals.
The CEU Lady Scorpions completed a sweep of the tournament after trouncing Rizal Technological University in the second game of the finals, 76-32. The Junior Scorpions completed the hat trick of championships after routing Our Lady of Fatima University, 75-58.
The Scorpions won their first title in men's basketball after winning their rubber match against erstwhile champion St. Clare College of Caloocan, 64-58. Their only loss of the season was the 68-70 defeat they suffered in the first game of the finals.
The CEU Lady Scorpions completed a sweep of the tournament after trouncing Rizal Technological University in the second game of the finals, 76-32. The Junior Scorpions completed the hat trick of championships after routing Our Lady of Fatima University, 75-58.
Throwback Thursday: Fencers retain overall championship
December 02, 2005
(From Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Byline: JP Abcede
THE MAGIC NUMBER WAS FIVE going into the last day, and the Philippines reached that target by ruling the men's team foil at the close of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games fencing competition yesterday at the San Juan Gymnasium.
The Philippines prevailed, 45-37, over Vietnam in the finals and retained the overall title with a haul of five golds, two silvers, and six bronzes, its most productive output since the 1993 SEA Games. They improved on their 4-4-1 tally in the Vietnam SEA Games.
Thailand placed second with a 3-5-4 gold-silver-bronze record, and Vietnam was third with 2-4-7.
The Filipinos turned back Thailand in the men's team foil semis, 45-38, as Ramil Endriano recovered from his bronze-medal performance in the men's individual foil by scoring the last four hits against Nontapat Panchan in the final round. In one instance, Endriano caught the Thai in the air in an offensive gem that received a thundering response from the crowd.
Indonesia got the bronze in men's team foil.
Nevertheless, the Thais gave the Filipinos a scare earlier in the day after taking the men's sabre finals, 45-40, as RP anchor Walbert Mendoza failed to overcome a 36-40 deficit against Wiradesch Kothny.
"If the team wins, four guys are happy. If you win alone, it's only you who is happy," the Thai Olympian said.
Vietnam and Indonesia took the two bronze medals in men's team sabre.
Singapore won its first gold medal in the event after taking the women's team foil competition by overcoming Vietnam, 44-40.
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Note: This originally appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
UAAP roundup, 10/02/13
Basketball
Kevin Ferrer took the spotlight in the first game of the UAAP men's basketball finals as his three-pointer in the :41.6 mark proved to be the key bucket for the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers in defeating the De La Salle Green Archers, 73-72, on October 2 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, to take a 1-0 lead in their championship series.
Ferrer's trey gave the Tigers a four-point cushion, enough to hold off Jeron Teng's completed three-point play at the next possession and a miscue on their end that nearly cost them the game. Almond Vosotros' open three-pointer from the right wing was off-target, while LA Revilla's heave from inside the paint was partially deflected by Karim Abdul as time expired in the ensuing loose ball scrum.
UST will try to close off the basketball tournament on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the National University Lady Bulldogs extended their women's finals series to a do-or-die match by trouncing the De La Salle Lady Archers, 67-52. The third game will be played on Saturday after the awarding ceremonies for the basketball tournament.
Terrence Romeo of Far Eastern University will take home the MVP trophy, while Kyles Lao of University of the Philippines was determined to be the best freshman in men's basketball this season. Joining Romeo in the mythical team are Roi Sumang of University of the East, Bobby Ray Parks of NU, Jason Perkins of De La Salle, and Abdul.
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Beach volleyball
NU took their thrice-to-win advantage to the hilt in men's beach volleyball as the Bulldogs beat UST in three matches. Edwin Tolentino was declared the MVP.
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Badminton
In men's badminton, NU took the first match against top seed Ateneo de Manila to make it a virtual race-to-two for the championship. Meanwhile, the Lady Eagles swept the tournament by going 2-0 against De La Salle in the finals. Maria Bianca Ysabel Carlos of Ateneo was the MVP, while Pauline Marie Tan of UP was rookie of the year.
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Table tennis
In women's table tennis, De La Salle swept the eliminations to gain a one-win advantage against UP, which defeated UST to advance to the finals.
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Judo
In the two-day judo tournament, ADMU took the championship in the men's and junior's divisions, dethroning UST. De La Salle averted a sweep of their rivals in the competition by taking the women's judo trophy.
Matthew Simon Jao and Ralph Christian Sapi of Ateneo were the MVP and ROY in men's judo, respectively. Nicole Ridgel More of De La Salle was the MVP in the women's division while Lorelei Tolentino of UST took best rookie honors. Finally, Rean Gonzales of Ateneo High School grabbed both the MVP and ROY awards in the juniors division.
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Taekwondo
The De La Salle Green Jins were the champions in men's taekwondo with Kevin Sia emerging as the MVP. Juan Miguel Ramos of UST was the rookie of the year.
Meanwhile, it was UST which dominated the women's side of the competition with Nicole Abigail Cham getting the MVP award. Wee Dee Valenzuela of Ateneo was the ROY.
University of the East came out on top in the juniors division as Pages King Philip Pineda and Clifferson Scott Romuar were MVP and ROY, respectively.
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Overall championship
Excluding events which are still ongoing as of posting time, UP leads with 101 points after winning championships in swimming and runner up finishes in taekwondo and judo. Two points behind is De La Salle, which finished first place in men's taekwondo and women's judo. The Taft-based university is effectively ahead with three teams currently in the finals of their respective divisions with State only figuring in one.
Ateneo and UST are close behind with just three points separating them from the Green Archers, sharing four championships between them and potentially earning more before the semester is over. NU, with 29 points to show so far among the competitions that have concluded, is expected to leapfrog in the standings once their points in the events they are strong in are figured in the equation.
Kevin Ferrer took the spotlight in the first game of the UAAP men's basketball finals as his three-pointer in the :41.6 mark proved to be the key bucket for the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers in defeating the De La Salle Green Archers, 73-72, on October 2 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, to take a 1-0 lead in their championship series.
Ferrer's trey gave the Tigers a four-point cushion, enough to hold off Jeron Teng's completed three-point play at the next possession and a miscue on their end that nearly cost them the game. Almond Vosotros' open three-pointer from the right wing was off-target, while LA Revilla's heave from inside the paint was partially deflected by Karim Abdul as time expired in the ensuing loose ball scrum.
UST will try to close off the basketball tournament on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the National University Lady Bulldogs extended their women's finals series to a do-or-die match by trouncing the De La Salle Lady Archers, 67-52. The third game will be played on Saturday after the awarding ceremonies for the basketball tournament.
Terrence Romeo of Far Eastern University will take home the MVP trophy, while Kyles Lao of University of the Philippines was determined to be the best freshman in men's basketball this season. Joining Romeo in the mythical team are Roi Sumang of University of the East, Bobby Ray Parks of NU, Jason Perkins of De La Salle, and Abdul.
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Beach volleyball
NU took their thrice-to-win advantage to the hilt in men's beach volleyball as the Bulldogs beat UST in three matches. Edwin Tolentino was declared the MVP.
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Badminton
In men's badminton, NU took the first match against top seed Ateneo de Manila to make it a virtual race-to-two for the championship. Meanwhile, the Lady Eagles swept the tournament by going 2-0 against De La Salle in the finals. Maria Bianca Ysabel Carlos of Ateneo was the MVP, while Pauline Marie Tan of UP was rookie of the year.
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Table tennis
In women's table tennis, De La Salle swept the eliminations to gain a one-win advantage against UP, which defeated UST to advance to the finals.
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Judo
In the two-day judo tournament, ADMU took the championship in the men's and junior's divisions, dethroning UST. De La Salle averted a sweep of their rivals in the competition by taking the women's judo trophy.
Matthew Simon Jao and Ralph Christian Sapi of Ateneo were the MVP and ROY in men's judo, respectively. Nicole Ridgel More of De La Salle was the MVP in the women's division while Lorelei Tolentino of UST took best rookie honors. Finally, Rean Gonzales of Ateneo High School grabbed both the MVP and ROY awards in the juniors division.
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Taekwondo
The De La Salle Green Jins were the champions in men's taekwondo with Kevin Sia emerging as the MVP. Juan Miguel Ramos of UST was the rookie of the year.
Meanwhile, it was UST which dominated the women's side of the competition with Nicole Abigail Cham getting the MVP award. Wee Dee Valenzuela of Ateneo was the ROY.
University of the East came out on top in the juniors division as Pages King Philip Pineda and Clifferson Scott Romuar were MVP and ROY, respectively.
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Overall championship
Excluding events which are still ongoing as of posting time, UP leads with 101 points after winning championships in swimming and runner up finishes in taekwondo and judo. Two points behind is De La Salle, which finished first place in men's taekwondo and women's judo. The Taft-based university is effectively ahead with three teams currently in the finals of their respective divisions with State only figuring in one.
Ateneo and UST are close behind with just three points separating them from the Green Archers, sharing four championships between them and potentially earning more before the semester is over. NU, with 29 points to show so far among the competitions that have concluded, is expected to leapfrog in the standings once their points in the events they are strong in are figured in the equation.
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