UAAP: Angelo Kouame career game leads Thirdy-less Ateneo past FEU | ABS-CBN
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UAAP: Angelo Kouame career game leads Thirdy-less Ateneo past FEU
UAAP: Angelo Kouame career game leads Thirdy-less Ateneo past FEU
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Published Oct 20, 2018 06:44 PM PHT
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Updated Oct 20, 2018 09:32 PM PHT
Angelo Kouame finished with a career-best 33 points and 27 rebounds, leading Ateneo to a convincing 82-72 victory over Far Eastern University in UAAP men's basketball at Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.
Angelo Kouame finished with a career-best 33 points and 27 rebounds, leading Ateneo to a convincing 82-72 victory over Far Eastern University in UAAP men's basketball at Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.
The Blue Eagles thus raised their record to 7-2 for a share of first place with first-game winner Adamson, while the Tamaraws fell to 5-4.
The Blue Eagles thus raised their record to 7-2 for a share of first place with first-game winner Adamson, while the Tamaraws fell to 5-4.
3️⃣3️⃣ PTS
2️⃣7️⃣ REBS
Angelo Kouame was a HUGE problem for FEU. #UAAPSeason81 pic.twitter.com/T9bDqzN0Bi
— ABS-CBN Sports (@abscbnsports) October 20, 2018
3️⃣3️⃣ PTS
— ABS-CBN Sports (@abscbnsports) October 20, 2018
2️⃣7️⃣ REBS
Angelo Kouame was a HUGE problem for FEU. #UAAPSeason81 pic.twitter.com/T9bDqzN0Bi
The game featured two teams missing players — Thirdy Ravena (suspension) and injured Nieto brothers Matt (finger) and Mike (sprain) for Ateneo, and Arvin Tolentino (suspension) of FEU.
The game featured two teams missing players — Thirdy Ravena (suspension) and injured Nieto brothers Matt (finger) and Mike (sprain) for Ateneo, and Arvin Tolentino (suspension) of FEU.
The Tamaraws were hurt further by the departure of Prince Orizu, who left in the first quarter because of an apparent leg injury.
The Tamaraws were hurt further by the departure of Prince Orizu, who left in the first quarter because of an apparent leg injury.
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With nobody to neutralize him, Kouame feasted and beasted for the defending champions.
With nobody to neutralize him, Kouame feasted and beasted for the defending champions.
He scored 11 of his points in the second quarter, where the Blue Eagles outscored the Tamaraws 18-6 to take a 34-22 lead at halftime, a cushion they protected the rest of the way.
He scored 11 of his points in the second quarter, where the Blue Eagles outscored the Tamaraws 18-6 to take a 34-22 lead at halftime, a cushion they protected the rest of the way.
Overall, Kouame made all but 3 of his 18 field-goal attempts.
Overall, Kouame made all but 3 of his 18 field-goal attempts.
#FEUvsAteneo
27 - Most Rebounds recorded in the UAAP since 2003 previous high 25 by Papi Sarr Season 79
33 - Most Points scored by an Ateneo player since @kieferravena 38 Season 77.
33-27 - First 30-20 game recorded in the UAAP since 2003.
* First back to back L for FEU S81.
— Pong Ducanes (@ompongski) October 20, 2018
#FEUvsAteneo
— Pong Ducanes (@ompongski) October 20, 2018
27 - Most Rebounds recorded in the UAAP since 2003 previous high 25 by Papi Sarr Season 79
33 - Most Points scored by an Ateneo player since @kieferravena 38 Season 77.
33-27 - First 30-20 game recorded in the UAAP since 2003.
* First back to back L for FEU S81.
Anton Asistio added 15 points and 2 3-pointers for Ateneo.
Anton Asistio added 15 points and 2 3-pointers for Ateneo.
Richard Escoto finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds, while Hubert Cani added 13 points to lead the Tamaraws.
Richard Escoto finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds, while Hubert Cani added 13 points to lead the Tamaraws.
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