The Adamson University shook off a poor start to drub the University of the East Lady Warriors, 66-56, to open the second round of the UAAP Season 82 Women’s Basketball Tournament Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.
Rose Ann Dampios led the Lady Falcons with 24 points built on four triples, to go with five rebounds and three steals.
“Malaking bagay si Rose Ann kasi isa siya sa ine-aim ko na tutulong sa team,” said coach Ewon Arayi. “Ang ayaw ko lang is how she played defense. Para sa akin, depensa muna bago opensa.”
Defense was truly the bane of Adamson, as a motivated UE side took an early 13-10 lead after the first period.
But Dampios and Mar Prado conspired in the Lady Falcons’ 24-point second quarter to seize control of the game, 34-27. They eventually picked up the pace in the second half, where they held leads as high as 26.
Prado finished with a double-double of 15 points, 11 rebounds, four steals, and two assists, while Lhyn Bilbao got 10 points, three boards, and two assists.
Still, Arayi remained far from content from this victory, harping consistency, especially on defense for her side.
“Nandito kami to compete. Hindi kami nandito para magpaganda. Sabi ko sana kung gaano kaganda ang sapatos ninyo, ganoon din kaganda ang laro niyo. Dapat walang minuto tayo na sasayangin,” she lamented. “Sa UAAP, walang dapat iniismol. Itong panalo na ito, sana it will serve as a lesson sa bawat isa, na ‘pag marunong ka at ‘di ka naka-score, ‘di pwede na ‘di ka dumepensa.”
Adamson improved to a 5-3 record. On the other hand, UE drop to their third straight loss and a 1-7 slate.
Jearzy Ganade led the Lady Warriors with 15 points, seven assists, six rebounds, and two steals. Meanwhile, Princess Pedregosa had 14 points, 11 rebounds, and four dimes.
The two, however, accounted for 14 of UE’s 32 turnovers that led to their downfall.
The Scores:
AdU 66 –– Dampios 24, Prado 15, Bilbao 10, Flor 7, Araja 4, Balane 3, Ei. Alaba 3, Ea. Alaba 0, Anticamara 0, Catulong 0, Dela Cruz 0, Dionela 0, Dumelod 0, Mendoza 0, Ornopia 0, Tandaan 0.
UE 56 — Ganade 15, Pedregosa 14, Cortizano 12, Ordas 6, Nama 4, Cuadero 3, Terrinal 2, Brencis 0, Caraig 0, Fernandez 0, Gaa 0, Gervacio 0, Noquil 0, Paule 0, Raymundo 0, Tinio 0.
Quarterscores: 10-13, 34-27, 49-38, 66-56.
