The Far Eastern University shook off their poor start to hammer the Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles, 79-64, Saturday in the UAAP Season 82 Women’s Basketball Tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Choy Bahuyan led the Lady Tamaraws’ 21-2 assault, flipping the game from a 45-38 deficit to a 59-47 lead entering the fourth period.
“Masyadong delayed ang players namin,” said coach Bert Flores, as his side came back after trailing by 10 in the first half. “Nag-adjust kami at kami naman ang nag-dominate sa kanila. Binaliktad namin, kami naman ang pumressure nung second half.”
Bahuyan went for 15 points, seven rebounds, and two assists as she helped FEU erect a lead as much as 28, 78-50, with 3:10 remaining.
Clare Castro paced the Lady Tamaraws with 18 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocks for their second straight win to hike their record to 2-1.
Fatima Quiapo had 10 points and four boards. Valerie Mamaril got 10 points and two rebounds in the triumph.
It was a tough defeat for the Lady Eagles, as they fell to an even 2-2 slate.
Joanne Nimes topscored for Ateneo with 15 points and three rebounds. Meanwhile, Jhaz Joson and Hazelle Yam both had 10 in the loss.
The Scores:
FEU 79 — Castro 18, Bahuyan 15, Mamaril 10, Quiapo 10, Jumuad 8, Antiola 6, Delos Santos 6, Abat 3, Vidal 3, Adriano 0, Bastatas 0, Pacia 0, Payadon 0.
ADMU 64 –– Nimes 15, Joson 10, Yam 10, Guytingco 9, Newsome 8, Chu 6, Cancio 2, Moslares 2, Villamor 2, Payac 0, Villacruz 0.
Quarterscores: 13-20, 33-37, 59-47, 79-64.
