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MANILA, Philippines — After absorbing a stinging loss, coach Pido Jarencio has only one promise to the community that has always supported him: Babawi tayo.
De La Salle University used their height, heft and hustle to upend Jarencio’s University of Santo Tomas crew, 77-70, and extend their series to a do-or-die game on Saturday, October 12.
Despite the heartbreaker, Jarencio remained calm and was in his usual jovial mood during the post-game press conference.
“May chance pa tayo. Sa sitwasyon na to, pwede pa makabalik,” said Jarencio. “May isa (pang laro). Hindi pa kami talo.”
Totally outclassed in Game 2
However, Jarencio admitted the Tigers had no answers for the Green Archers’ onslaught last night.
“Di namin na-stop ‘yung bigs ng La Salle. Masama ‘yung start namin. Kailangan mag-step up sa Saturday game,” he said.
The Green Archers dominated the hapless Tigers inside the paint and outrebounded the UST crew, 57-39. DLSU were also unforgiving when it came to hustle plays, plucking down 27 offensive boards which translated into 18 second-chance points.
These are the things that Jarencio wants to address when they lock horns for one last time on Saturday.
“(‘Yung hustle plays, 50-50 balls) kanila e. Wala, kailangan work harder kami. Kailangan naming i-overcome ito,” he shared.
Vital adjustments
Kevin Ferrer, who topscored for UST in the series opener with 20 points, was limited to just a single field goal in Game 2 while Aljon Mariano has been in a slump and UST’s bigs were sidelined with early foul trouble.
Jarencio wishes that they could find a way to put their efforts together just in time for the rubber match.
”Dapat maging consistent na ‘yung shooters namin. Si Kevin (Ferrer), ang daming tinira. Si Aljon, noong NU series pa siya nawala,” he said.
“Malay natin, we have one week to adjust. Magandang makapahinga para ma-refresh.”
Now or never
Jarencio said the Espana crew will rely on their winning spirit in do-or-die games when they attempt to write history on Saturday.
Having been undefeated when their backs are against the wall, Jarencio believes that the Tigers will be showcasing a different brand of play in the crucial tiff.
”Sa championship, mental na lang lahat ‘to. Mindset na lang ang importante,” added Jarencio.
Jarencio knows Game 3 will be very unpredictable but he pledged all out support to help prepare UST for the battle of their lives.
“Do-or-die na ito. Winner take all na ‘to.” – Rappler.com
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