ADAMSON BOUNCES BACK, OVERPOWERS NU

ADAMSON BOUNCES BACK, OVERPOWERS NU

By Maxine Louise Lagman

23 September 2017

The Adamson Soaring Falcons doubled their efforts to take down the National University Bulldogs, 83-76 on Sunday in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena.

“This is a big win for us just to get back on our feet after going through a tough situation health-wise,” said Adamson Coach Franz Pumaren.

Papi Sarr finally made it big for the Soaring Falcons, as he slowly makes a recovery from a groin injury before and finished with a double-double record of 19 points and 13 rebounds.

Jerrick Ahanmisi and Espeleta added 13 points each for the win.

Meanwhile, Alejandro finished with 25 points with seven rebounds.

The Scores:

Adamson 83 – Sarr 19, Ahanmisi 13, Espeleta 13, Pingoy 12, Manganti 5, Ochea 4, Camacho 4, Bernardo 4, Mustre 3, Manalang 2, Lojera 2, Zaldivar 2, Paranada 0.

NU 76 – Alejandro 25, Gaye 8, Bartlett 7, Lastimosa 7, Aquino 6, Mosqueda 6, Salem 3, Joson 3, Yu 3, Morido 2, Rangel 2, Diputado 2, Tibayan 2, Abatayo 0, Cauilan 0, Flores 0.

Quarter scores: 19-19, 43-42, 60-50, 83-76

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