La Salle coach Ayo silent on ejection, possible suspension

MANILA, Philippines – DLSU Green Archers head coach Aldin Ayo was not in a talking mood in the aftermath of his ejection following his team’s win over the UE Red Warriors Wednesday, September 28, at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Ayo, who is usually receptive to interview requests following games, respectfully declined to comment about the incidents that took place against UE.

“No comment,” said Ayo, who later added: “I have nothing good to say, so I won’t say anything at all.”

Ayo was ejected after receiving two technical fouls late in the second quarter versus UE. The La Salle coach was unhappy for a non-call on what looked like a foul by Wilson Bartolome on Thomas Torres, leading to him getting the eyeglasses of his assistant coach Siot Tanquingcen and trying to put it on one of the game’s officials.

Under UAAP rules, if a player or coach is ejected, he is automatically suspended for his team’s next game unless a review following an appeal leads to a reversal by the league commissioner.

“What’s going to happen on Sunday, it’s connected here too,” Ayo said in Filipino as he explained why he doesn’t want to comment on the possible suspension in La Salle’s next outing.

The Green Archers go up next against rival Ateneo on Sunday, October 2.

About how the game went against UE, whom DLSU defeated to go 6-0 in UAAP Season 79, Ayo also said, “Everything I would say, it’s connected, so I’ll pass first.” – Rappler.com