Upbeat UP, FEU hunt for second win
Calvo chalked 16 markers for the fourthrunning Letran, which fell to 7-4.
In the other seniors game at press time, College of St. Benilde (CSB), which holds a 7-3 sheet, is aiming to remain at third against cellar-dwelling San Sebastian College-Recoletos (2-9).
Meanwhile in the juniors division, CSB-La Salle Greenhills (CSB-LSGH) tightened its grip of the solo lead with a 76-65 beating of San Sebastian High School behind
Inand Fornilos and Joshua David.
Fornilos erupted for a huge double-double of 24 points and 17 rebounds while David racked up 19 markers, nine boards and seven assists, powering the Greenies to a 10-1 record while downing the Staglets to No. 8 with a 4-8 slate. San Beda High School earlier outlasted Letran High School in overtime, 61-60, to stay steady at No. 3. The Red Cubs improved to 8-4 even as the No. 9 Squires skidded to 3-8. UNIVERSITY of the Philippines (UP) and Far Eastern University shoot for their second win as they clash against separate foes today in Season 81 University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
UP eyes to sustain a scorching start when it collides with defending champion and surprise opening weekend loser Ateneo De Manila University in the first Battle of Katipunan this season at 4 p.m.
The Fighting Maroons leaned on a strong second half to fire off their campaign with an 87- 58 romp over University of the East in the season- opening game last Saturday.
Sophomore guard Juan Gomez De Liaño and Nigerian center Bright Akhuetie are expected to deliver anew for the Bo Perasol-mentored State U.
De Liaño, the latest Rookie of the Year, hit 16 points while Akhuetie had an explosive debut as he finished with 15 markers and 18 rebounds in UP’s previous win.
Ateneo, on the other hand, is raring to bounce back after a harsh, 70-74, reality check against Adamson University last Sunday.
Veteran coach Tab Baldwin will rely on heady guard Matt Nieto and forward Thirdy Ravena to carry the Blue Eagles on the winning track.
Meanwhile, Far Eastern U guns for a fitting followup to its 68-61 victory against De La Salle University when it battles University of Sto. Tomas at 2 p.m.
A win by the Tamaraws and the Maroons will push them to an early share of the lead.
But the Growling Tigers are aching to rebound after falling short against host National University, 70-75.
League Collegiate Conference Season 2 at the Filoil Flying V Center in San Juan tonight.
The Lady Maroons expect a big comeback from the Lady Tams in Game Two of their best-of-three