Tag: July 22

A SHORTHANDED UST Growling Tigers succumbed to a streaking Far Eastern University (FEU), 67-77, in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena last July 21.

The Tigers, who missed the services of star player Jeric Teng and guard Edcor Marata, kept up with FEU through three quarters, 56-62, but lost fuel in the payoff period as the Tamaraws went on a 14-5 run.

UST was limited to one field goal during that stretch until a Karim Abdul layup with 17.7 ticks remaining.

Abdul paced the Tigers with 21 points and 11 rebounds.

Kevin Ferrer, who wore a face mask to protect a cheek earlier fractured from a hit by University of the East’s (UE) Ralf Olivarez, chipped in 18 markers.

THE HOME of Philippine sports is now for sale.

The historic Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) has been put on sale by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the local government of Manila due to the “continuous increase of pollution and traffic in the area that makes it not friendly for national athletes.”

Built in 1934, the 10-hectare sports complex houses stadiums for basketball, baseball, softball, badminton, track and field, football, swimming, lawn tennis, judo and fencing. It also features training venues for taekwondo, gymnastics, bowling and boxing.

FINALLY, there is life after collegiate competition for our country’s top volleybelles.

They can now participate in the Philippine Super Liga (PSL), the first-ever semi-professional and commercial club volleyball league in the country.

The PSL could also serve as a training ground for future national players, especially after the fallout of the Bomberinas and the lackluster performance shown by the Shakey’s V-League Selection last month in Vietnam.

After her stellar career as a UST Lady Spiker, Angeli Tabaquero said PSL provides big opportunities for former college players like her to continue playing and get paid for what they do.

THE UST Tigresses bounced back from a three-game losing skid, handing Ateneo De Manila University its fifth-straight loss, 72-63, in the UAAP women’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan last July 21.

Down by two points at the start of the payoff period, UST unleashed a 14-2 run, capped by team captain Marian Mejia’s fastbreak layup, to build a 12-point separation, 67-55, with three minutes left in the game.

Lady Eagle Kat Nunez sank a three-pointer with under a minute left to keep UST within striking distance.