Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

Basketball

Filoil: Sajonia powers FEU past UST to even slate


Bryan Sajonia and Far Eastern University used a fourth-quarter surge to subdue University of Santo Tomas, 90-79, taking its third win in the 2022 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup’s Group B, Sunday in San Juan City.

The Tamaraws evened their win-loss record to 3-3, while the Growling Tigers fell to 1-4.

Sajonia tallied a game-high 20 points to go with five assists, four rebounds, and two steals.

Leading by three at the end of three quarters, 63-60, the Tamaraws opened the final period with a 14-3 run ending with a Royce Alforque jumper to get back a double-digit lead, 74-63, at the 7:59 mark.

From there, the Tamaraws extended the advantage to its biggest at 19, 88-69, with a 14-6 run with Sajonia, Ximone Sandagon, Rodel Grevera, and James Tempra getting the baskets.

Sandagon provided 13 points for FEU with nine rebounds and an assist. Meanwhile, Xyrus Torres finished 12 markers, one steal, and one assist, and Tempra added 11 points, six rebounds, and two steals.

“So we’re looking at not so mch kung sino ang kalaban natin, but more so kung paano kami naglalaro. Ayun yung sinabi ko sa kanila before the game, improvements ang hinahanap namin. Before the FilOil, di pa nakikita yung improvements eh. So slowly, since [the] guys are settling into their roles and nakalaro na rin yung mga coming off injuries, so slowly we’re getting there,” said head coach Olsen Racela.

“Pero yun nga, ginagamit na namin yung FilOil in preparation for the UAAP. Ngayon lang nakalaro si Patrick Tchuente rin, so dahan-dahan, yan ang goal namin namin, lalo na dito sa FilOil. But, goal na narin namin is to get to the quarters because that’s another extra quality game to help us prepare,” he continued.

#ReadMore  After 'dark time', Meralco turns on lights to Aaron Black's career

Kean Baclaan willed UST with 19 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the floor, with seven boards, three assists, and two steals. Sherwin Concepcion chipped in 13 points, five rebounds, and an assist, while Nic Cabañero chimed in nine points, three rebounds, and an assist.

The Tamaraws will look to go above .500 against Jose Rizal University on Monday at 11 a.m, while the Growling Tigers will take on San Beda University later that day at 3 p.m

The Scores:

FEU 90 – Sajonia 20, Sandagon 13, Torres 12, Tempra 11, Gonzales 10, Sleat 7, Gravera 5, Bagunu 5, Alforque 4, Ona 3, Tchuente 0, Guibao 0, Montemayor 0

UST 79 – Baclaan 19, Concepcion 13, Cabanero 9, Mantua 8, Herrera 8, Lazarte 6, Garing 6, Santos 5, Pangilinan 5, Crisostomo 0, Escobido 0

Quarterscores: 27-18, 43-37, 63-60, 90-79.

The entire 2022 Filoil Ecooil Preseason Cup will stream LIVE on Smart Sports Facebook page

Written By

College student in San Beda University, part of the San Beda Red Sea Lions Swim Team, and likes watching anime


You May Also Like

Basketball

Chicco Briones celebrated his 23rd birthday in style, exploding for 21 points to lead University of the Philippines past Far Eastern University, 75–65, and...

Basketball

Cade Flores’ dominant double-double performance helped NorthPort deal a significant blow to NLEX’s top-seed aspirations, escaping with a thrilling 113-108 victory to snap an...

Basketball

In a move to elevate their preparations for NCAA Season 101, San Beda has embarked on a two-week training camp in Malaga, Spain. This...

Basketball

Robert Bolick and Xyrus Torres led a furious comeback for NLEX, rallying from a 19-point deficit to hand Magnolia another tough loss, 107-99, and...

Basketball

After two long years, Kirby Mongcopa finally stepped back onto the basketball court wearing the green and gold of Far Eastern University. Back in...

Basketball

Far Eastern University continued its strong start in the PlayTime Cares 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup presented by ABC Tile Adhesive, handing University of...

Basketball

NLEX formalized the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup quarterfinal picture by giving Phoenix the boot, 105-95, on Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The...

Basketball

Robert Bolick and Javee Mocon saved NLEX from losing its wheels against the gritty Converge, 88-83, to gain a share of the pole position...

Advertisement