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MANILA, Philippines – Reigning MVP Bobby Ray Parks won the scoring battle this time, lifting an inspired National University (NU) to a 72-62 triumph over De La Salle University (DLSU) to score their 7th win in the 75th UAAP men’s basketball tournament Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
The six-foot-five guard rifled in 32 points, hauled down 8 boards and swatted two shots as the Bulldogs moved up to 4th spot with a 7-4 card. More importantly, the win pulled them half-a-game ahead of the Green Archers for a last Final Four seat as the tournament approaches the twilight zone.
After having their last loss stricken off the record, and a rematch with Far Eastern University scheduled, NU came up with a huge second-quarter effort that gave them breathing room that they maintained the rest of the match.
“We were given a new lease of life,” said coach Eric Altamirano. “We wanted to take advantage of that chance.”
Parks erupted for 17 of the Bulldogs’ 20 points, sinking difficult shots, jumpers and three-pointers as the Sampaloc-based squad built a 53-35 advantage midway through the third period.
Gelo Alolino contributed 11 points and three assists while Glenn Khobuntin, playing meaningful minutes for the first time this season, started and put up 6 markers and 9 rebounds.
On the other hand, Jeron Teng struggled to find his rhythm but still ended up with 20 points, 4 boards and 4 assists even as Almond Vosotros kept La Salle close in the third with 13 points.
Ateneo 79, Adamson 72
In the first game, Ateneo de Manila University had to ride on Nico Salva’s hot streak in the fourth to squeak past Adamson University, 79-72, officially giving them a pass into the semifinals.
Salva poured in 12 of his season-high 24 points as the Blue Eagles worked hard to put the Soaring Falcons away for good.
Greg Slaughter had 16 points and 12 rebounds, Kiefer Ravena posted 15 markers and 3 steals, and reserve guard Nico Elorde chipped in with 10 markers in the Katipunan-based squad’s 10th win in 12 games.
Adamson, meanwhile, wasted the career game of EJ Camson, who exploded for 26 points (on 6 out of 10 3pt shooting), 6 rebounds and 3 steals, to drop to 2-10.
First game
ADMU, 79: Salva 24, Slaughter 16, Ravena 15, Elorde 10, Chua 6, Tiongson 3, Buenafe 3, Sumalinog 1, Erram 1, Gonzaga 0, Golla 0
ADU, 72: Camson 26, Cruz 14, Cabrera 10, Monteclaro 8, Brondial 8, Rios 4, Etrone 2, Trollano 0, Petilos 0, Agustin 0
Quarter scoring: 21-25, 38-38, 55-59, 79-72
Second game
NU, 72: Parks 32, Alolino 11, Rosario 6, De Guzman 6, Khobuntin 6, Mbe 4, Javillonar 4, Villamor 3, Singh 0, Rono 0, Betayene 0
DLSU, 62: Teng 20, Vosotros 13, Van Opstal 7, N. Torres 6, Mendoza 4, T. Torres 3, Manguera 3, Andrada 2, Tampus 2, Revilla 2, Webb 0
Quarter scoring: 15-15, 36-26, 56-45, 72-62
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