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JRU locks down Adamson to claim FilOil semis seat
JRU locks down Adamson to claim FilOil semis seat
Camille B. Naredo,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jun 21, 2017 03:52 PM PHT
MANILA, Philippines – Jose Rizal University (JRU) used a superb defensive effort in the first half to take down Adamson University, 67-56, and advance to the semifinals of the 2017 FilOil Flying V Preseason Cup on Wednesday in San Juan.
MANILA, Philippines – Jose Rizal University (JRU) used a superb defensive effort in the first half to take down Adamson University, 67-56, and advance to the semifinals of the 2017 FilOil Flying V Preseason Cup on Wednesday in San Juan.
The Heavy Bombers led, 23-11, at the end of the opening quarter, and limited the usually explosive Soaring Falcons to only 28% shooting in the first half. Adamson made only nine field goals in the first two quarters, four of which were from Papi Sarr.
The Heavy Bombers led, 23-11, at the end of the opening quarter, and limited the usually explosive Soaring Falcons to only 28% shooting in the first half. Adamson made only nine field goals in the first two quarters, four of which were from Papi Sarr.
JRU was still in control, 53-38, at the end of the third quarter but Adamson found its rhythm early in the fourth, with Sarr scoring inside the paint while Jerrick Ahanmisi sniped from the perimeter.
JRU was still in control, 53-38, at the end of the third quarter but Adamson found its rhythm early in the fourth, with Sarr scoring inside the paint while Jerrick Ahanmisi sniped from the perimeter.
A transition lay-up by Sarr made it a five-point game, 54-59, with still 2:20 left to play, but Tey Teodoro drilled a booming triple with two minutes left to make it 62-54 once more and quell the Soaring Falcons' rally.
A transition lay-up by Sarr made it a five-point game, 54-59, with still 2:20 left to play, but Tey Teodoro drilled a booming triple with two minutes left to make it 62-54 once more and quell the Soaring Falcons' rally.
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"It is our defense that carried us the whole game," JRU coach Vergel Meneses said after the contest.
"It is our defense that carried us the whole game," JRU coach Vergel Meneses said after the contest.
Teodoro finished the game with 23 points and five rebounds, while Ervin Grospe added 16 points and eight boards. Abdel Poutouochi had 15 rebounds.
Teodoro finished the game with 23 points and five rebounds, while Ervin Grospe added 16 points and eight boards. Abdel Poutouochi had 15 rebounds.
The Soaring Falcons shot only 29% in the game, including only six of their 33 three-point attempts.
The Soaring Falcons shot only 29% in the game, including only six of their 33 three-point attempts.
Sarr had 19 points and 18 rebounds, while Ahanmisi had 15 markers. However, only three other Adamson players scored, and usual stalwarts like Robbie Manalang and Terrence Mustre were held scoreless.
Sarr had 19 points and 18 rebounds, while Ahanmisi had 15 markers. However, only three other Adamson players scored, and usual stalwarts like Robbie Manalang and Terrence Mustre were held scoreless.
This is only the second time that JRU has reached the FilOil semifinals.
This is only the second time that JRU has reached the FilOil semifinals.
The Heavy Bombers will face the winners of the San Beda College-University of the Philippines quarterfinals game.
The Heavy Bombers will face the winners of the San Beda College-University of the Philippines quarterfinals game.
The scores:
JRU 67 – Teodoro 23, Grospe 16, Mendoza 9, Lasquety 6, Dela Virgen 5, Poutouoch 2, Mate 2, Abdulwahab 2, Sawat 2.
JRU 67 – Teodoro 23, Grospe 16, Mendoza 9, Lasquety 6, Dela Virgen 5, Poutouoch 2, Mate 2, Abdulwahab 2, Sawat 2.
ADU 56 – Sarr 19, Ahanmisi 15, Manganti 11, Pingoy 9, Zaldivar 2, Manalang 0, Mustre 0, Camacho 0, Espeleta 0, Ochea 0.
ADU 56 – Sarr 19, Ahanmisi 15, Manganti 11, Pingoy 9, Zaldivar 2, Manalang 0, Mustre 0, Camacho 0, Espeleta 0, Ochea 0.
Quarter scores: 23-11, 40-27, 53-38, 67-56
Quarter scores: 23-11, 40-27, 53-38, 67-56
(For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN Sports website.)
(For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN Sports website.)
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