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Saturday, October 24, 2009
POD: San Beda-3.5 (NCAA) L
Saturday, October 24, 2009
POD: San Beda-3.5 vs. San Sebastian (3K units) L
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Preview: San Sebastian tries to put an end to its seven-year title drought as it goes for a sweep over San Beda in Game Two of the NCAA men’s basketball finals at the Araneta Coliseum today.
The Stags brace for another grueling, highly physical game with the Red Lions, whom they outlasted in two extra periods, 72-68, in the opener of their best-of-three series before over 14,000 fans at the Big Dome last Thursday.
“We’re coming off a big win and we have high morale. We just need to capitalize on this,” said San Sebastian coach
Ato Agustin, hoping to deliver the first championship for the school since 2002.
Gametime is at 4 p.m.
The Stags are expected to ride on the momentum of that hard-earned win in a game where they showed tremendous poise and a big fighting heart against a team boasting of rich championship experience.
Skipper Jimbo Aquino and rookie Calvin Abueva combined for 34 points in that big Game One win with the duo, along with the brave bunch of Stags, raring for a repeat for a dream title run that could cap an amazing season marked by a 15-game run in the elims.
A victory by San Beda, however, will set the stage for a winner-take-all match on Thursday, also at the Big Dome.
In juniors’ action, San Beda tries to wrap the crown as it tries to make it two in row against Letran at 2 p.m.
With Baser Amer and Roland Sara on the firing end, the Cubs blasted the Squires, 98-75, in the opener to move closer to their 17th title, or one behind the Mapua Red Robins’ league best 18 crowns.
San Beda coach Ato Badolato, however, said they can’t take the Squires for granted.
“I expect them to adjust and bounce back strong in Game Two. So we have to be ready,” said Badolato, eyeing to exit with a bang on his last year with the Cubs.
The Lions, on the otherhand, vowed to even things up and force a Game Three.
“We’re looking to bounce back tomorrow (today), try to extend the series and make proper adjustments,” said San Beda mentor Frankie Lim.
He, however, stressed they need to shoot well and rebound more to stop the Stags.
In the series’ opener, San Sebastian forced San Beda to miss 64 of its 88 shots while dominating the boards, 73-64.
The Stags actually muffed 68 of the 91 shots but made up for this by getting 32 offensive rebounds against the Lions’ 24.
“We intend to improve on our shooting because the bottom line was we missed many easy shots in Game One. We also got beaten off the boards. We cannot allow them to get 32 offensive rebounds,” said Lim. “I personally thought we didn’t play well. Our execution was not great, we didn’t make our shots but still they had to go to two overtimes to beat us.
“We came back and we came back. Some of our guys were in foul trouble. It boils down to making the important shots, which we didn’t deliver towards the end of the game,” he said.
Lim added the nice thing about their Game One defeat was that the Stags had a hard time snaring the win despite the Lions’ below-par performance.
“If there’s something good about it, we didn’t play that well but they had a hard time beating us,” he said. “The morale is very high in practice, we’ll push this to Game Three, we’ll come out strong tomorrow,” he said.
Watch the live streaming for FREE. Starts @ 4PM (pinoy time): NCAA Live!
Preview: San Sebastian tries to put an end to its seven-year title drought as it goes for a sweep over San Beda in Game Two of the NCAA men’s basketball finals at the Araneta Coliseum today.
The Stags brace for another grueling, highly physical game with the Red Lions, whom they outlasted in two extra periods, 72-68, in the opener of their best-of-three series before over 14,000 fans at the Big Dome last Thursday.
“We’re coming off a big win and we have high morale. We just need to capitalize on this,” said San Sebastian coach
Ato Agustin, hoping to deliver the first championship for the school since 2002.
Gametime is at 4 p.m.
The Stags are expected to ride on the momentum of that hard-earned win in a game where they showed tremendous poise and a big fighting heart against a team boasting of rich championship experience.
Skipper Jimbo Aquino and rookie Calvin Abueva combined for 34 points in that big Game One win with the duo, along with the brave bunch of Stags, raring for a repeat for a dream title run that could cap an amazing season marked by a 15-game run in the elims.
A victory by San Beda, however, will set the stage for a winner-take-all match on Thursday, also at the Big Dome.
In juniors’ action, San Beda tries to wrap the crown as it tries to make it two in row against Letran at 2 p.m.
With Baser Amer and Roland Sara on the firing end, the Cubs blasted the Squires, 98-75, in the opener to move closer to their 17th title, or one behind the Mapua Red Robins’ league best 18 crowns.
San Beda coach Ato Badolato, however, said they can’t take the Squires for granted.
“I expect them to adjust and bounce back strong in Game Two. So we have to be ready,” said Badolato, eyeing to exit with a bang on his last year with the Cubs.
The Lions, on the otherhand, vowed to even things up and force a Game Three.
“We’re looking to bounce back tomorrow (today), try to extend the series and make proper adjustments,” said San Beda mentor Frankie Lim.
He, however, stressed they need to shoot well and rebound more to stop the Stags.
In the series’ opener, San Sebastian forced San Beda to miss 64 of its 88 shots while dominating the boards, 73-64.
The Stags actually muffed 68 of the 91 shots but made up for this by getting 32 offensive rebounds against the Lions’ 24.
“We intend to improve on our shooting because the bottom line was we missed many easy shots in Game One. We also got beaten off the boards. We cannot allow them to get 32 offensive rebounds,” said Lim. “I personally thought we didn’t play well. Our execution was not great, we didn’t make our shots but still they had to go to two overtimes to beat us.
“We came back and we came back. Some of our guys were in foul trouble. It boils down to making the important shots, which we didn’t deliver towards the end of the game,” he said.
Lim added the nice thing about their Game One defeat was that the Stags had a hard time snaring the win despite the Lions’ below-par performance.
“If there’s something good about it, we didn’t play that well but they had a hard time beating us,” he said. “The morale is very high in practice, we’ll push this to Game Three, we’ll come out strong tomorrow,” he said.
POD: San Beda-3.5 (NCAA) L
Saturday, October 24, 2009
POD: San Beda-3.5 vs. San Sebastian (3K units) L
Watch the live streaming for FREE. Starts @ 4PM (pinoy time): NCAA Live!
Preview: San Sebastian tries to put an end to its seven-year title drought as it goes for a sweep over San Beda in Game Two of the NCAA men’s basketball finals at the Araneta Coliseum today.
The Stags brace for another grueling, highly physical game with the Red Lions, whom they outlasted in two extra periods, 72-68, in the opener of their best-of-three series before over 14,000 fans at the Big Dome last Thursday.
“We’re coming off a big win and we have high morale. We just need to capitalize on this,” said San Sebastian coach
Ato Agustin, hoping to deliver the first championship for the school since 2002.
Gametime is at 4 p.m.
The Stags are expected to ride on the momentum of that hard-earned win in a game where they showed tremendous poise and a big fighting heart against a team boasting of rich championship experience.
Skipper Jimbo Aquino and rookie Calvin Abueva combined for 34 points in that big Game One win with the duo, along with the brave bunch of Stags, raring for a repeat for a dream title run that could cap an amazing season marked by a 15-game run in the elims.
A victory by San Beda, however, will set the stage for a winner-take-all match on Thursday, also at the Big Dome.
In juniors’ action, San Beda tries to wrap the crown as it tries to make it two in row against Letran at 2 p.m.
With Baser Amer and Roland Sara on the firing end, the Cubs blasted the Squires, 98-75, in the opener to move closer to their 17th title, or one behind the Mapua Red Robins’ league best 18 crowns.
San Beda coach Ato Badolato, however, said they can’t take the Squires for granted.
“I expect them to adjust and bounce back strong in Game Two. So we have to be ready,” said Badolato, eyeing to exit with a bang on his last year with the Cubs.
The Lions, on the otherhand, vowed to even things up and force a Game Three.
“We’re looking to bounce back tomorrow (today), try to extend the series and make proper adjustments,” said San Beda mentor Frankie Lim.
He, however, stressed they need to shoot well and rebound more to stop the Stags.
In the series’ opener, San Sebastian forced San Beda to miss 64 of its 88 shots while dominating the boards, 73-64.
The Stags actually muffed 68 of the 91 shots but made up for this by getting 32 offensive rebounds against the Lions’ 24.
“We intend to improve on our shooting because the bottom line was we missed many easy shots in Game One. We also got beaten off the boards. We cannot allow them to get 32 offensive rebounds,” said Lim. “I personally thought we didn’t play well. Our execution was not great, we didn’t make our shots but still they had to go to two overtimes to beat us.
“We came back and we came back. Some of our guys were in foul trouble. It boils down to making the important shots, which we didn’t deliver towards the end of the game,” he said.
Lim added the nice thing about their Game One defeat was that the Stags had a hard time snaring the win despite the Lions’ below-par performance.
“If there’s something good about it, we didn’t play that well but they had a hard time beating us,” he said. “The morale is very high in practice, we’ll push this to Game Three, we’ll come out strong tomorrow,” he said.
Watch the live streaming for FREE. Starts @ 4PM (pinoy time): NCAA Live!
Preview: San Sebastian tries to put an end to its seven-year title drought as it goes for a sweep over San Beda in Game Two of the NCAA men’s basketball finals at the Araneta Coliseum today.
The Stags brace for another grueling, highly physical game with the Red Lions, whom they outlasted in two extra periods, 72-68, in the opener of their best-of-three series before over 14,000 fans at the Big Dome last Thursday.
“We’re coming off a big win and we have high morale. We just need to capitalize on this,” said San Sebastian coach
Ato Agustin, hoping to deliver the first championship for the school since 2002.
Gametime is at 4 p.m.
The Stags are expected to ride on the momentum of that hard-earned win in a game where they showed tremendous poise and a big fighting heart against a team boasting of rich championship experience.
Skipper Jimbo Aquino and rookie Calvin Abueva combined for 34 points in that big Game One win with the duo, along with the brave bunch of Stags, raring for a repeat for a dream title run that could cap an amazing season marked by a 15-game run in the elims.
A victory by San Beda, however, will set the stage for a winner-take-all match on Thursday, also at the Big Dome.
In juniors’ action, San Beda tries to wrap the crown as it tries to make it two in row against Letran at 2 p.m.
With Baser Amer and Roland Sara on the firing end, the Cubs blasted the Squires, 98-75, in the opener to move closer to their 17th title, or one behind the Mapua Red Robins’ league best 18 crowns.
San Beda coach Ato Badolato, however, said they can’t take the Squires for granted.
“I expect them to adjust and bounce back strong in Game Two. So we have to be ready,” said Badolato, eyeing to exit with a bang on his last year with the Cubs.
The Lions, on the otherhand, vowed to even things up and force a Game Three.
“We’re looking to bounce back tomorrow (today), try to extend the series and make proper adjustments,” said San Beda mentor Frankie Lim.
He, however, stressed they need to shoot well and rebound more to stop the Stags.
In the series’ opener, San Sebastian forced San Beda to miss 64 of its 88 shots while dominating the boards, 73-64.
The Stags actually muffed 68 of the 91 shots but made up for this by getting 32 offensive rebounds against the Lions’ 24.
“We intend to improve on our shooting because the bottom line was we missed many easy shots in Game One. We also got beaten off the boards. We cannot allow them to get 32 offensive rebounds,” said Lim. “I personally thought we didn’t play well. Our execution was not great, we didn’t make our shots but still they had to go to two overtimes to beat us.
“We came back and we came back. Some of our guys were in foul trouble. It boils down to making the important shots, which we didn’t deliver towards the end of the game,” he said.
Lim added the nice thing about their Game One defeat was that the Stags had a hard time snaring the win despite the Lions’ below-par performance.
“If there’s something good about it, we didn’t play that well but they had a hard time beating us,” he said. “The morale is very high in practice, we’ll push this to Game Three, we’ll come out strong tomorrow,” he said.
Monday, October 12, 2009
POD: San Beda-4.5 (NCAA) L
Monday, October 12, 2009
POD: SBC-4.5 @ SSC-R (3K units) L
San Beda guns for the other twice-to-beat edge as it plays frontrunning San Sebastian today at the close of the double-round elimination round in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.
The Lions and the Stags duel at 4 p.m. with the former needing to less than a victory to clinch the other semis bonus and avoid falling into a playoff with the Jose Rizal U Bombers for the No. 2 spot.
San Sebastian took the first Final Four incentive with an 84-78 victory over Jose Rizal last Wednesday, hiking its output to 16-1 heading into today’s final elims playdate.
The loss dropped the Bombers to third with a 15-3 card while leaving the Lions in solo second with a 15-2 mark.
A victory by San Beda will send the Lions into a playoff with the Stags for the No. 1 berth in the Final Four but a loss will pave the way for the SBC-JRU duel for the No. 2 spot.
“Our main goal is to finish No. 1. We really want it to accomplish,” said San Sebastian coach Ato Agustin.
The Lions are indeed expecting the Stags to play with confidence following their morale-boosting victory over the Bombers.
“Coming from a big win against Jose Rizal, San Sebastian will play with a lot of confidence,” San Beda mentor Frankie Lim said. “But we know the importance of the game today. I told my boys to give everything they got inside the court, focus on making stops and be smart.”
The Lions are also coming off a huge win over the Letran Knights, 76-64, that kept the defending three-peat champions in the hunt for the twice-to-beat bonus.
American behemoth Sudan Daniel tries to atone for his lackluster game the last time out as he leads San Beda against the Recoletos-based squad, which beat the Lions, 83-77, in their first round meeting.
“We’re going to need Su (Daniel) to come up big against San Sebastian,” said Lim.
Focus will also be on SSC’s Jimbo Aquino, a strong MVP contender who scored 26 points against the Lions in their first round encounter.
“We have to find ways to limit him (Aquino),” said Lim.
San Beda guns for the other twice-to-beat edge as it plays frontrunning San Sebastian today at the close of the double-round elimination round in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.
The Lions and the Stags duel at 4 p.m. with the former needing to less than a victory to clinch the other semis bonus and avoid falling into a playoff with the Jose Rizal U Bombers for the No. 2 spot.
San Sebastian took the first Final Four incentive with an 84-78 victory over Jose Rizal last Wednesday, hiking its output to 16-1 heading into today’s final elims playdate.
The loss dropped the Bombers to third with a 15-3 card while leaving the Lions in solo second with a 15-2 mark.
A victory by San Beda will send the Lions into a playoff with the Stags for the No. 1 berth in the Final Four but a loss will pave the way for the SBC-JRU duel for the No. 2 spot.
“Our main goal is to finish No. 1. We really want it to accomplish,” said San Sebastian coach Ato Agustin.
The Lions are indeed expecting the Stags to play with confidence following their morale-boosting victory over the Bombers.
“Coming from a big win against Jose Rizal, San Sebastian will play with a lot of confidence,” San Beda mentor Frankie Lim said. “But we know the importance of the game today. I told my boys to give everything they got inside the court, focus on making stops and be smart.”
The Lions are also coming off a huge win over the Letran Knights, 76-64, that kept the defending three-peat champions in the hunt for the twice-to-beat bonus.
American behemoth Sudan Daniel tries to atone for his lackluster game the last time out as he leads San Beda against the Recoletos-based squad, which beat the Lions, 83-77, in their first round meeting.
“We’re going to need Su (Daniel) to come up big against San Sebastian,” said Lim.
Focus will also be on SSC’s Jimbo Aquino, a strong MVP contender who scored 26 points against the Lions in their first round encounter.
“We have to find ways to limit him (Aquino),” said Lim.
POD: San Beda-4.5 (NCAA) L
Monday, October 12, 2009
POD: SBC-4.5 @ SSC-R (3K units) L
San Beda guns for the other twice-to-beat edge as it plays frontrunning San Sebastian today at the close of the double-round elimination round in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.
The Lions and the Stags duel at 4 p.m. with the former needing to less than a victory to clinch the other semis bonus and avoid falling into a playoff with the Jose Rizal U Bombers for the No. 2 spot.
San Sebastian took the first Final Four incentive with an 84-78 victory over Jose Rizal last Wednesday, hiking its output to 16-1 heading into today’s final elims playdate.
The loss dropped the Bombers to third with a 15-3 card while leaving the Lions in solo second with a 15-2 mark.
A victory by San Beda will send the Lions into a playoff with the Stags for the No. 1 berth in the Final Four but a loss will pave the way for the SBC-JRU duel for the No. 2 spot.
“Our main goal is to finish No. 1. We really want it to accomplish,” said San Sebastian coach Ato Agustin.
The Lions are indeed expecting the Stags to play with confidence following their morale-boosting victory over the Bombers.
“Coming from a big win against Jose Rizal, San Sebastian will play with a lot of confidence,” San Beda mentor Frankie Lim said. “But we know the importance of the game today. I told my boys to give everything they got inside the court, focus on making stops and be smart.”
The Lions are also coming off a huge win over the Letran Knights, 76-64, that kept the defending three-peat champions in the hunt for the twice-to-beat bonus.
American behemoth Sudan Daniel tries to atone for his lackluster game the last time out as he leads San Beda against the Recoletos-based squad, which beat the Lions, 83-77, in their first round meeting.
“We’re going to need Su (Daniel) to come up big against San Sebastian,” said Lim.
Focus will also be on SSC’s Jimbo Aquino, a strong MVP contender who scored 26 points against the Lions in their first round encounter.
“We have to find ways to limit him (Aquino),” said Lim.
San Beda guns for the other twice-to-beat edge as it plays frontrunning San Sebastian today at the close of the double-round elimination round in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.
The Lions and the Stags duel at 4 p.m. with the former needing to less than a victory to clinch the other semis bonus and avoid falling into a playoff with the Jose Rizal U Bombers for the No. 2 spot.
San Sebastian took the first Final Four incentive with an 84-78 victory over Jose Rizal last Wednesday, hiking its output to 16-1 heading into today’s final elims playdate.
The loss dropped the Bombers to third with a 15-3 card while leaving the Lions in solo second with a 15-2 mark.
A victory by San Beda will send the Lions into a playoff with the Stags for the No. 1 berth in the Final Four but a loss will pave the way for the SBC-JRU duel for the No. 2 spot.
“Our main goal is to finish No. 1. We really want it to accomplish,” said San Sebastian coach Ato Agustin.
The Lions are indeed expecting the Stags to play with confidence following their morale-boosting victory over the Bombers.
“Coming from a big win against Jose Rizal, San Sebastian will play with a lot of confidence,” San Beda mentor Frankie Lim said. “But we know the importance of the game today. I told my boys to give everything they got inside the court, focus on making stops and be smart.”
The Lions are also coming off a huge win over the Letran Knights, 76-64, that kept the defending three-peat champions in the hunt for the twice-to-beat bonus.
American behemoth Sudan Daniel tries to atone for his lackluster game the last time out as he leads San Beda against the Recoletos-based squad, which beat the Lions, 83-77, in their first round meeting.
“We’re going to need Su (Daniel) to come up big against San Sebastian,” said Lim.
Focus will also be on SSC’s Jimbo Aquino, a strong MVP contender who scored 26 points against the Lions in their first round encounter.
“We have to find ways to limit him (Aquino),” said Lim.
Friday, September 25, 2009
POD: Baste-8.5 (NCAA) L
Friday, September 25, 2009
POD: SSC-R-8.5 vs. CSJL (3K units) L
Watch the games live for FREE @ http://www.pinoycapper.com/2009/07/uaap-ncaa-live-streaming.html
PREVIEW:
Red-hot San Sebastian seeks to close in on a historic sweep as it takes on a dangerous Letran today in the 85th NCAA basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.
Drawing strength from the uncanny duo of rookie Ian Sangalang and skipper Jimbo Aquino, the Stags walloped the Arellano U Chiefs, 100-66, to stretch its amazing run to 15 straight wins that surpassed the league’s longest streak at 14 posted by the San Beda Red Lions on their way to the 2006 title.
A win over the Knights in their 4 p.m. encounter would push the Stags closer from booking the twice-to-beat bonus in the Final Four.
And if San Sebastian goes on to sweep its last two games against last year’s losing finalist Jose Rizal on Monday and reigning three-peat champion San Beda on Oct. 7, it would sweep its way to an automatic spot in the best-of-three finale.
Interestingly, the Stags of 1988 and 1997 swept their way to the title before the old rule that gives the crown to the team that would end up sweeping the double-round elimination had been outlawed.
And San Sebastian coach Ato Agustin knows their games against the Knights would be critical in their sweep bid.
“We all know Letran is no pushover. But if we can find a way to beat them, I think we’ll have a stronger chance of a sweep,” said Agustin, a former PBA MVP.
Truly, the Knights lost to the Stags, 74-77, the first time they met this season last Aug. 14 but the former gave the latter a run of their money before conceding the loss.
In that match, a rookie transferee from Adamson Ronald Pascual used that game to unload his league high 17 points while another neophyte Ian Sangalang had a double-double effort with 12 points and 11 rebounds that made up for the subpar game by Jimbo Aquino, who was held to just 11 points in the said duel.
Incidentally, Sangalang and Aquino were coming off spectacular efforts the last time out with the latter dishing out his league high 28 points and the latter had 21 points, a personal best 15 boards and five assists.
Letran coach Louie Alas, whose team will be the No. 4 seed no matter what happens in their last two games, said they need to defend better to have a realistic chance at San Sebastian.
“There’s a chance that we might face them (Stags) in the Final Four so we would feel better if we show them we’re capable of beating them,” said Alas, who steered the Muralla-based school to the 1998, 2003 and 2005 crowns before the championship winds swished to Mendiola.
“For is to accomplish it, we need to play tougher defense,” he added.
Watch the games live for FREE @ http://www.pinoycapper.com/2009/07/uaap-ncaa-live-streaming.html
PREVIEW:
Red-hot San Sebastian seeks to close in on a historic sweep as it takes on a dangerous Letran today in the 85th NCAA basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.
Drawing strength from the uncanny duo of rookie Ian Sangalang and skipper Jimbo Aquino, the Stags walloped the Arellano U Chiefs, 100-66, to stretch its amazing run to 15 straight wins that surpassed the league’s longest streak at 14 posted by the San Beda Red Lions on their way to the 2006 title.
A win over the Knights in their 4 p.m. encounter would push the Stags closer from booking the twice-to-beat bonus in the Final Four.
And if San Sebastian goes on to sweep its last two games against last year’s losing finalist Jose Rizal on Monday and reigning three-peat champion San Beda on Oct. 7, it would sweep its way to an automatic spot in the best-of-three finale.
Interestingly, the Stags of 1988 and 1997 swept their way to the title before the old rule that gives the crown to the team that would end up sweeping the double-round elimination had been outlawed.
And San Sebastian coach Ato Agustin knows their games against the Knights would be critical in their sweep bid.
“We all know Letran is no pushover. But if we can find a way to beat them, I think we’ll have a stronger chance of a sweep,” said Agustin, a former PBA MVP.
Truly, the Knights lost to the Stags, 74-77, the first time they met this season last Aug. 14 but the former gave the latter a run of their money before conceding the loss.
In that match, a rookie transferee from Adamson Ronald Pascual used that game to unload his league high 17 points while another neophyte Ian Sangalang had a double-double effort with 12 points and 11 rebounds that made up for the subpar game by Jimbo Aquino, who was held to just 11 points in the said duel.
Incidentally, Sangalang and Aquino were coming off spectacular efforts the last time out with the latter dishing out his league high 28 points and the latter had 21 points, a personal best 15 boards and five assists.
Letran coach Louie Alas, whose team will be the No. 4 seed no matter what happens in their last two games, said they need to defend better to have a realistic chance at San Sebastian.
“There’s a chance that we might face them (Stags) in the Final Four so we would feel better if we show them we’re capable of beating them,” said Alas, who steered the Muralla-based school to the 1998, 2003 and 2005 crowns before the championship winds swished to Mendiola.
“For is to accomplish it, we need to play tougher defense,” he added.
POD: Baste-8.5 (NCAA) L
Friday, September 25, 2009
POD: SSC-R-8.5 vs. CSJL (3K units) L
Watch the games live for FREE @ http://www.pinoycapper.com/2009/07/uaap-ncaa-live-streaming.html
PREVIEW:
Red-hot San Sebastian seeks to close in on a historic sweep as it takes on a dangerous Letran today in the 85th NCAA basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.
Drawing strength from the uncanny duo of rookie Ian Sangalang and skipper Jimbo Aquino, the Stags walloped the Arellano U Chiefs, 100-66, to stretch its amazing run to 15 straight wins that surpassed the league’s longest streak at 14 posted by the San Beda Red Lions on their way to the 2006 title.
A win over the Knights in their 4 p.m. encounter would push the Stags closer from booking the twice-to-beat bonus in the Final Four.
And if San Sebastian goes on to sweep its last two games against last year’s losing finalist Jose Rizal on Monday and reigning three-peat champion San Beda on Oct. 7, it would sweep its way to an automatic spot in the best-of-three finale.
Interestingly, the Stags of 1988 and 1997 swept their way to the title before the old rule that gives the crown to the team that would end up sweeping the double-round elimination had been outlawed.
And San Sebastian coach Ato Agustin knows their games against the Knights would be critical in their sweep bid.
“We all know Letran is no pushover. But if we can find a way to beat them, I think we’ll have a stronger chance of a sweep,” said Agustin, a former PBA MVP.
Truly, the Knights lost to the Stags, 74-77, the first time they met this season last Aug. 14 but the former gave the latter a run of their money before conceding the loss.
In that match, a rookie transferee from Adamson Ronald Pascual used that game to unload his league high 17 points while another neophyte Ian Sangalang had a double-double effort with 12 points and 11 rebounds that made up for the subpar game by Jimbo Aquino, who was held to just 11 points in the said duel.
Incidentally, Sangalang and Aquino were coming off spectacular efforts the last time out with the latter dishing out his league high 28 points and the latter had 21 points, a personal best 15 boards and five assists.
Letran coach Louie Alas, whose team will be the No. 4 seed no matter what happens in their last two games, said they need to defend better to have a realistic chance at San Sebastian.
“There’s a chance that we might face them (Stags) in the Final Four so we would feel better if we show them we’re capable of beating them,” said Alas, who steered the Muralla-based school to the 1998, 2003 and 2005 crowns before the championship winds swished to Mendiola.
“For is to accomplish it, we need to play tougher defense,” he added.
Watch the games live for FREE @ http://www.pinoycapper.com/2009/07/uaap-ncaa-live-streaming.html
PREVIEW:
Red-hot San Sebastian seeks to close in on a historic sweep as it takes on a dangerous Letran today in the 85th NCAA basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.
Drawing strength from the uncanny duo of rookie Ian Sangalang and skipper Jimbo Aquino, the Stags walloped the Arellano U Chiefs, 100-66, to stretch its amazing run to 15 straight wins that surpassed the league’s longest streak at 14 posted by the San Beda Red Lions on their way to the 2006 title.
A win over the Knights in their 4 p.m. encounter would push the Stags closer from booking the twice-to-beat bonus in the Final Four.
And if San Sebastian goes on to sweep its last two games against last year’s losing finalist Jose Rizal on Monday and reigning three-peat champion San Beda on Oct. 7, it would sweep its way to an automatic spot in the best-of-three finale.
Interestingly, the Stags of 1988 and 1997 swept their way to the title before the old rule that gives the crown to the team that would end up sweeping the double-round elimination had been outlawed.
And San Sebastian coach Ato Agustin knows their games against the Knights would be critical in their sweep bid.
“We all know Letran is no pushover. But if we can find a way to beat them, I think we’ll have a stronger chance of a sweep,” said Agustin, a former PBA MVP.
Truly, the Knights lost to the Stags, 74-77, the first time they met this season last Aug. 14 but the former gave the latter a run of their money before conceding the loss.
In that match, a rookie transferee from Adamson Ronald Pascual used that game to unload his league high 17 points while another neophyte Ian Sangalang had a double-double effort with 12 points and 11 rebounds that made up for the subpar game by Jimbo Aquino, who was held to just 11 points in the said duel.
Incidentally, Sangalang and Aquino were coming off spectacular efforts the last time out with the latter dishing out his league high 28 points and the latter had 21 points, a personal best 15 boards and five assists.
Letran coach Louie Alas, whose team will be the No. 4 seed no matter what happens in their last two games, said they need to defend better to have a realistic chance at San Sebastian.
“There’s a chance that we might face them (Stags) in the Final Four so we would feel better if we show them we’re capable of beating them,” said Alas, who steered the Muralla-based school to the 1998, 2003 and 2005 crowns before the championship winds swished to Mendiola.
“For is to accomplish it, we need to play tougher defense,” he added.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
POD: San Beda-20.0 or less (NCAA) L
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
POD: SBC-20.0or less vs. CSB (3K units) L
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San Beda and Jose Rizal University try to stay in the hunt for twice-to-beat incentives in the Final Four as they take on St. Benilde and Angeles U Foundation, respectively, in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City today.
Behind Mark Cagoco’s 19-point performance, the Bombers tamed the Lions, 77-64, last week to tie their victim in second at 13-2, two games behind San Sebastian’s unbeaten 15-0 mark with two weeks left in the double-round elims.
Both JRU and SBC are fancied to topple their respective rivals for their 14th win with the Bombers taking on the Great Danes at 2 p.m. and the Lions clashing with the Blazers at 4 p.m.
“Our goal now is to finish in the top two and clinch the twice-to-beat advantage. So every win is important,” said Jose Rizal coach Ariel Vanguardia, whose wards blasted the Danes, 82-53, in the first round.
Leading MVP candidate John Wilson, who had 11 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals in their previous win, is expected to come in fresh and fully recovered from a bout with flu.
Meanwhile, San Beda, whose 12-game streak was snapped by Jose Rizal U last week, is expected to vent its ire on St. Benilde, which is coming off a 74-61 rout of the Great Danes last Friday.
“After our recent loss, we’re left with no choice but to win our remaining games because our goal of gaining the twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four is still possible,” said San Beda mentor Frankie Lim.
JRU and SBC are also priming up for their much-awaited clashes with San Sebastian with the Bombers taking on the Stags on Monday and the Lions squaring off with the Recoletos-based squad on Oct. 7.
Watch the games live for FREE @ http://www.pinoycapper.com/2009/07/uaap-ncaa-live-streaming.html
San Beda and Jose Rizal University try to stay in the hunt for twice-to-beat incentives in the Final Four as they take on St. Benilde and Angeles U Foundation, respectively, in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City today.
Behind Mark Cagoco’s 19-point performance, the Bombers tamed the Lions, 77-64, last week to tie their victim in second at 13-2, two games behind San Sebastian’s unbeaten 15-0 mark with two weeks left in the double-round elims.
Both JRU and SBC are fancied to topple their respective rivals for their 14th win with the Bombers taking on the Great Danes at 2 p.m. and the Lions clashing with the Blazers at 4 p.m.
“Our goal now is to finish in the top two and clinch the twice-to-beat advantage. So every win is important,” said Jose Rizal coach Ariel Vanguardia, whose wards blasted the Danes, 82-53, in the first round.
Leading MVP candidate John Wilson, who had 11 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals in their previous win, is expected to come in fresh and fully recovered from a bout with flu.
Meanwhile, San Beda, whose 12-game streak was snapped by Jose Rizal U last week, is expected to vent its ire on St. Benilde, which is coming off a 74-61 rout of the Great Danes last Friday.
“After our recent loss, we’re left with no choice but to win our remaining games because our goal of gaining the twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four is still possible,” said San Beda mentor Frankie Lim.
JRU and SBC are also priming up for their much-awaited clashes with San Sebastian with the Bombers taking on the Stags on Monday and the Lions squaring off with the Recoletos-based squad on Oct. 7.
POD: San Beda-20.0 or less (NCAA) L
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
POD: SBC-20.0or less vs. CSB (3K units) L
Watch the games live for FREE @ http://www.pinoycapper.com/2009/07/uaap-ncaa-live-streaming.html
San Beda and Jose Rizal University try to stay in the hunt for twice-to-beat incentives in the Final Four as they take on St. Benilde and Angeles U Foundation, respectively, in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City today.
Behind Mark Cagoco’s 19-point performance, the Bombers tamed the Lions, 77-64, last week to tie their victim in second at 13-2, two games behind San Sebastian’s unbeaten 15-0 mark with two weeks left in the double-round elims.
Both JRU and SBC are fancied to topple their respective rivals for their 14th win with the Bombers taking on the Great Danes at 2 p.m. and the Lions clashing with the Blazers at 4 p.m.
“Our goal now is to finish in the top two and clinch the twice-to-beat advantage. So every win is important,” said Jose Rizal coach Ariel Vanguardia, whose wards blasted the Danes, 82-53, in the first round.
Leading MVP candidate John Wilson, who had 11 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals in their previous win, is expected to come in fresh and fully recovered from a bout with flu.
Meanwhile, San Beda, whose 12-game streak was snapped by Jose Rizal U last week, is expected to vent its ire on St. Benilde, which is coming off a 74-61 rout of the Great Danes last Friday.
“After our recent loss, we’re left with no choice but to win our remaining games because our goal of gaining the twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four is still possible,” said San Beda mentor Frankie Lim.
JRU and SBC are also priming up for their much-awaited clashes with San Sebastian with the Bombers taking on the Stags on Monday and the Lions squaring off with the Recoletos-based squad on Oct. 7.
Watch the games live for FREE @ http://www.pinoycapper.com/2009/07/uaap-ncaa-live-streaming.html
San Beda and Jose Rizal University try to stay in the hunt for twice-to-beat incentives in the Final Four as they take on St. Benilde and Angeles U Foundation, respectively, in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City today.
Behind Mark Cagoco’s 19-point performance, the Bombers tamed the Lions, 77-64, last week to tie their victim in second at 13-2, two games behind San Sebastian’s unbeaten 15-0 mark with two weeks left in the double-round elims.
Both JRU and SBC are fancied to topple their respective rivals for their 14th win with the Bombers taking on the Great Danes at 2 p.m. and the Lions clashing with the Blazers at 4 p.m.
“Our goal now is to finish in the top two and clinch the twice-to-beat advantage. So every win is important,” said Jose Rizal coach Ariel Vanguardia, whose wards blasted the Danes, 82-53, in the first round.
Leading MVP candidate John Wilson, who had 11 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals in their previous win, is expected to come in fresh and fully recovered from a bout with flu.
Meanwhile, San Beda, whose 12-game streak was snapped by Jose Rizal U last week, is expected to vent its ire on St. Benilde, which is coming off a 74-61 rout of the Great Danes last Friday.
“After our recent loss, we’re left with no choice but to win our remaining games because our goal of gaining the twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four is still possible,” said San Beda mentor Frankie Lim.
JRU and SBC are also priming up for their much-awaited clashes with San Sebastian with the Bombers taking on the Stags on Monday and the Lions squaring off with the Recoletos-based squad on Oct. 7.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
POD: CSB+10.5 (NCAA) L
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
I will be taking the Letran Knights which is currently in fourth place against the CSB Blazers. The Knights' offense will be carried by the usual suspects, Jazul and Guevarra. Letran has been inconsistent (ATS-wise) though, since after demolishing EAC 92-66, they had difficult time disposing AU in their last game which they lost ATS.
I'm expecting another solid game from both Jazul and Guevarra for a Letran ATS win.
POD: CSJL vs. CSB+10.5 (2K units) L
* POD BET REVISED DUE TO LINE CHANGE
I'm expecting another solid game from both Jazul and Guevarra for a Letran ATS win.
POD: CSJL vs. CSB+10.5 (2K units) L
* POD BET REVISED DUE TO LINE CHANGE
POD: CSB+10.5 (NCAA) L
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
I will be taking the Letran Knights which is currently in fourth place against the CSB Blazers. The Knights' offense will be carried by the usual suspects, Jazul and Guevarra. Letran has been inconsistent (ATS-wise) though, since after demolishing EAC 92-66, they had difficult time disposing AU in their last game which they lost ATS.
I'm expecting another solid game from both Jazul and Guevarra for a Letran ATS win.
POD: CSJL vs. CSB+10.5 (2K units) L
* POD BET REVISED DUE TO LINE CHANGE
I'm expecting another solid game from both Jazul and Guevarra for a Letran ATS win.
POD: CSJL vs. CSB+10.5 (2K units) L
* POD BET REVISED DUE TO LINE CHANGE
Sunday, August 16, 2009
"Fave" Sunday?
Sunday, August 16, 2009
In the past couple of days, the WNBA games have been a good indicator of which teams (i.e., underdogs or favorites) will win in FIBA, NCAA and UAAP later in the day. If this is the case, the favorites are now 3-0-1 in WNBA. So, will today be the first "fave" day after a long stretch of matches going to the underdogs.
This is just a thought.... agree or disagree?
This is just a thought.... agree or disagree?
"Fave" Sunday?
Sunday, August 16, 2009
In the past couple of days, the WNBA games have been a good indicator of which teams (i.e., underdogs or favorites) will win in FIBA, NCAA and UAAP later in the day. If this is the case, the favorites are now 3-0-1 in WNBA. So, will today be the first "fave" day after a long stretch of matches going to the underdogs.
This is just a thought.... agree or disagree?
This is just a thought.... agree or disagree?
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
POD: Taiwan-7.5 (FIBA-Asia) W
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The Taiwanese are struggling in the second round of the eliminations in the FIBA-Asia championship. In its last two games of the round, Taiwan recorded a 0-2 losing streak (SU) and 1-1 ATS. This team is resilient and will give the Japanese a run for their money. The Japanese, on the other hand, blasted Kuwait by 26 points yesterday. I'm smelling a let down from the Japanese and a final stand for Taiwan.
POD: Taiwan-7.5 vs. Japan (10K units) W
Other leans:
WNBA
POD: Taiwan-7.5 vs. Japan (10K units) W
Other leans:
WNBA
- Detroit+3.0 @ Washington W
- Sacramento @ San Antonio-7.5 L
- New York @ Los Angeles-5.5 L
- AU-20.5 @ AUF L
- EAC @ UPHR+10.5 W
POD: Taiwan-7.5 (FIBA-Asia) W
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The Taiwanese are struggling in the second round of the eliminations in the FIBA-Asia championship. In its last two games of the round, Taiwan recorded a 0-2 losing streak (SU) and 1-1 ATS. This team is resilient and will give the Japanese a run for their money. The Japanese, on the other hand, blasted Kuwait by 26 points yesterday. I'm smelling a let down from the Japanese and a final stand for Taiwan.
POD: Taiwan-7.5 vs. Japan (10K units) W
Other leans:
WNBA
POD: Taiwan-7.5 vs. Japan (10K units) W
Other leans:
WNBA
- Detroit+3.0 @ Washington W
- Sacramento @ San Antonio-7.5 L
- New York @ Los Angeles-5.5 L
- AU-20.5 @ AUF L
- EAC @ UPHR+10.5 W
Sunday, August 9, 2009
POD: Jordan-18.5 (FIBA-Asia) L
Sunday, August 09, 2009
The true competition now begins in Tianjin with the weak teams (i.e., India, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and my personal favorite, Sri Lanka) being eliminated. The remaining teams will jockey for position and hope to finish at the top of their bracket so as not to face the strong teams in the opposite bracket. The teams need to pound their opponents since if a tie happens, the quotient system will be used.
With this in mind, I expect Jordan to show their might against Kazakhstan and to avoid a quarter finals match-up with either Iran or Korea.
The top 4 teams of Group A and B as well as that of Group C and D will move on to the crossover quarter finals.
POD: Jordan-18.5 vs. Kazahkstan (15K units) L
Other leans:
WNBA
NCAA
FIBA-Asia
With this in mind, I expect Jordan to show their might against Kazakhstan and to avoid a quarter finals match-up with either Iran or Korea.
The top 4 teams of Group A and B as well as that of Group C and D will move on to the crossover quarter finals.
POD: Jordan-18.5 vs. Kazahkstan (15K units) L
Other leans:
WNBA
- Washington @ Connecticut-4.5 W
- San Antonio+2.5 @ Minnesota W
- Chicago @ Detroit-7.5 L -- damn you Fowles :)
NCAA
- MIT vs. SSC-R-14.5 L
- SBC-5.5 vs. JRU W
FIBA-Asia
- Korea-40.5 vs. Kuwait L
- Japan vs. Iran-14.5 W
- Pilipinas pk vs. Taiwan W
- China vs. UAE+50.5 W
- Sri Lanka vs. Uzbekistan-50.5 L
- India vs. Indonesia+10.5 L
- Qatar vs. Lebanon-12.5 L
POD: Jordan-18.5 (FIBA-Asia) L
Sunday, August 09, 2009
The true competition now begins in Tianjin with the weak teams (i.e., India, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and my personal favorite, Sri Lanka) being eliminated. The remaining teams will jockey for position and hope to finish at the top of their bracket so as not to face the strong teams in the opposite bracket. The teams need to pound their opponents since if a tie happens, the quotient system will be used.
With this in mind, I expect Jordan to show their might against Kazakhstan and to avoid a quarter finals match-up with either Iran or Korea.
The top 4 teams of Group A and B as well as that of Group C and D will move on to the crossover quarter finals.
POD: Jordan-18.5 vs. Kazahkstan (15K units) L
Other leans:
WNBA
NCAA
FIBA-Asia
With this in mind, I expect Jordan to show their might against Kazakhstan and to avoid a quarter finals match-up with either Iran or Korea.
The top 4 teams of Group A and B as well as that of Group C and D will move on to the crossover quarter finals.
POD: Jordan-18.5 vs. Kazahkstan (15K units) L
Other leans:
WNBA
- Washington @ Connecticut-4.5 W
- San Antonio+2.5 @ Minnesota W
- Chicago @ Detroit-7.5 L -- damn you Fowles :)
NCAA
- MIT vs. SSC-R-14.5 L
- SBC-5.5 vs. JRU W
FIBA-Asia
- Korea-40.5 vs. Kuwait L
- Japan vs. Iran-14.5 W
- Pilipinas pk vs. Taiwan W
- China vs. UAE+50.5 W
- Sri Lanka vs. Uzbekistan-50.5 L
- India vs. Indonesia+10.5 L
- Qatar vs. Lebanon-12.5 L
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