UAAP finals: Bright Akhuetie shares thoughts on knee-brace issue Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 06 01:11 AM Bright Akhuetie didn't have a memorable UAAP Season 81 finals performance for the Fighting Maroons. Read more »
The better Ravena? Kiefer answers after Thirdy’s exceptional finals Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 05 11:34 PM Kiefer Ravena had no doubts that younger brother Thirdy would come up with big in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 81 men's basketball finals. Read more »
UAAP finals: After miserable Game 1, key role in victory vindicates Kouame Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 05 11:04 PM After a subpar showing and an accidental collision that brought out the boo birds in Game 1, Ange Kouame stepped up in Game 2 when it mattered the most. Read more »
UAAP finals: Team success fueled Thirdy’s spectacular individual showing Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 05 10:27 PM There was no stopping Thirdy Ravena in Game 2 Wednesday, as the Ateneo forward put together a dominant performance in leading the Blue Eagles to the title. Read more »
Ateneo Blue Eagles soar high Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 05 09:33 PM Ateneo de Manila University players celebrate after winning the UAAP Season 81 Men’s basketball title at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. Read more »
'Sunken' at Sunken Garden Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 05 09:32 PM The UP Fighting Maroons lost badly in game 2, 99-81, allowing the Ateneo Blue Eagles to sweep the best-of-3 finals series. Read more »
Ateneo tinanghal na UAAP basketball champs kontra UP ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 05 10:07 PM Naipagtanggol ng Ateneo Blue Eagles ang kanilang UAAP title kontra UP Fighting Maroons. Read more »
WATCH: Ateneo, UP supporters show mutual respect as UAAP finals end ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 05 10:23 PM The support by the Ateneo and UP communities for their respective teams were unwavering during the games, but when the dust settled they acknowledged each side's efforts in the series. Read more »
Blue Eagles foil Fighting Maroons, as Ateneo repeats as UAAP champs Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 05 08:44 PM The Blue Eagles defeated University of the Philippines 99-81 in Game 2 of the Season 81 finals on Wednesday in front of a mammoth crowd at Araneta Coliseum to claim back-to-back collegiate championships. Read more »
UAAP finals: Issue over Akhuetie’s knee brace delays Game 2 start Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 05 05:21 PM The Blue Eagles coaching staff pointed out that the knee brace was against FIBA regulations. Read more »
LOOK: Fans try to score tickets for UAAP finals Game 2 at the 11th hour Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 05 04:25 PM Fans lined up as early as 8 a.m. on Wednesday at Araneta Coliseum, hoping to buy tickets for Game 2 of the UAAP Season 81 men's basketball finals. Read more »
UAAP: Ahead of clash, MVP Akhuetie and top rookie Kouame receive awards Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 06 07:19 AM Bright Akhuetie, who averaged a double-double in the elimination round, is the first league MVP from UP since Eric Altamirano in 1986. Read more »
LIVE BLOG: Ateneo Blue Eagles vs UP Fighting Maroons (Game 2, UAAP Season 81 finals) ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 05 08:44 PM The Ateneo Blue Eagles aim to end the best-of-3 title series when they battle the UP Fighting Maroons in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 81 men’s basketball finals at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. Read more »
UAAP finals: Akhuetie should be ‘good to go’ for Game 2, says coach Perasol Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 05 12:42 PM UP should be in full force on Wednesday with Bright Akhuetie ready to suit up for the Fighting Maroons in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 81 finals. Read more »
UAAP finals: With season on the line, Fighting Maroons’ resilience will be tested Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 05 08:50 PM Game 2 between the Blue Eagles and the Fighting Maroons is at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. Tip-off is at 3:30 p.m. Read more »
UAAP finals: Sino ang lamang, dehado sa 'Battle of Katipunan' Game 2? ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 04 08:14 PM Susubukan ng Ateneo na mapanalunan na ang UAAP championship title sa Miyerkoles, habang determinado ang UP Fighting Maroons na magkaroon ng Game 3 sa UAAP basketball finals series. Read more »
UAAP finals: What should Fighting Maroons do to extend series? ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 04 07:01 PM Philippine basketball great Allan Caidic and former Fighting Maroons player Jett Manuel wear their analyst hats to break down UP's keys to winning Game 2 of the UAAP Season 81 finals. Read more »
UAAP finals: Even in loss, UP crowd boosts Fighting Maroons Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 04 01:29 PM A tough loss in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 81 finals won't stop the Fighting Maroons from appreciating the huge crowd that came out to support them at MoA Arena. Read more »
UAAP: UP's Akhuetie 'cool' with Ateneo's Kouame ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 03 12:39 AM There appears to be no hard feelings between Bright Akhuetie and Ange Kouame after the two centers figured in an incident during Game 1 of the UAAP Season 81 men's basketball Finals last Saturday. Read more »
UAAP: For Ateneo's Ravena, preparation key to stopping UP's momentum Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 03 01:07 AM Ateneo star Thirdy Ravena won't deny that they were quite worried about facing University of the Philippines in the Finals of the UAAP Season 81 men's basketball tournament. Read more »