Jeron Teng left sentimental after likely final game vs ‘second college’ UST

Naveen Ganglani

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Jeron Teng left sentimental after likely final game vs ‘second college’ UST

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Jeron Teng makes one last appearance against his brother Jeric's alma mater. Just as often has been the case, he walks away with a win

MANILA, Philippines – When Jeron Teng’s UAAP and DLSU Green Archers career comes to an end, one of the lasting impressions on his college basketball legacy will be his numerous top-notch performances against the UST Growling Tigers.

After entering the collegiate basketball league in 2012 out of Xavier High School, Teng immediately performed well against the Growling Tigers, and even had a game-winner at the buzzer in one contest which helped that season’s DLSU team make the Final Four. A year later, Teng out-played his elder brother, Jeric, and won Finals MVP when La Salle won the UAAP title after beating UST in the finals.

On Sunday, October 23, Teng played what’s likely his last game against UST when La Salle beat them by 43 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Now down to a 3-8 record, it’s likely the Growling Tigers won’t make Season 79’s Final Four, putting another match against the Green Archers out of the question.

“I keep telling that UST’s like my second college cause I grew up supporting my brother in UST when I was still in high school,” Teng said after finishing with 16 points, 4 boards, and 3 assists.

“UST really has a place in my heart. Siguro (I guess) it’s very sentimental din (also) for me cause forever na when I hear UST, when I see UST, I always remember my brother.”

During the 2013 finals, Teng recorded 25 points – 12 in the fourth period – 8 rebounds, and 6 assists to lead La Salle’s comeback from a 0-1 deficit and win the title in overtime of Game 3. Teng also had a 26-point, 7-rebound performance against the Tigers in 2014.

When asked if the younger of the Teng Brothers considered committing to UST instead of DLSU while a high school senior, he said his competitive edge got in the way.

“No naman. I really wanted na magkalaban kami ni Jeric,” he said.

(I really wanted me and Jeric to be on opposite sides.)

La Salle is now at 11-0 and in good position to sweep the elimination round that would lead to an automatic berth in the finals.

“It’s getting better but I think we can improve more. We’ll never stop improving and working hard,” Teng said about his team’s chemistry right now.

(READ: Mbala on ‘puro import’ criticism of La Salle: they’re ‘uninformed’)

As an individual, the fifth-year Archer also said that he’s looking to make the most out of what’s remaining of his collegiate career.

“It’s last 3 games of eliminations and I just give my best every game, cause it’s my last year and I have nothing to hold back anymore. I’m giving everything now.” – Rappler.com

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