11 September 2019
By Maxine Louise Lagman
MANILA, Philippines – Jerrick Ahanmisi boosted Adamson University to win over University of the East, 91-80, in the UAAP Season 82 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Colisem.
Ahanmisi dropped 28 points as the Soaring Falcons improved to a 2-1 win-loss record, while keeping the Red Warriors winless as they dropped to a 0-3 slate.
“I don’t think we’re at the best that we can play yet,” Ahanmisi said. “I think we’re still gonna get there, in time. But today was a really good win for us.”
Adamson was in full control of the game comfortably sitting on a 13-point cushion in the final period, 82-69.
But, UE was not yet done with the battle as Rey Suerte led the pack for a 6-0 run to inch within seven, 75-82, 2:47 left in the game.
Adamson answered with back-to-back baskets from Ahanmisi and Lenda Douanga, silencing the Warriors. With an 88-75 lead, the Falcons cruised to victory from there as time expired.
“Hopefully this game can really help us adjust in the next remaining games,” Adamson head coach Franz Pumaren said post-game. “Of course, you have to give credit to UE, they really played well. I think this is one of their best games the last three games.”
Jerom Lastimosa added 16 points and six assists, while Val Chauca added 13 markers. Douanga added an 11-point, 16-rebound double-double in the win.
For UE, Suerte finished with 20 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Jed Mendoza added 17 markers and four assists in the losing effort.
The Scores:
ADAMSON 91 — Ahanmisi 28, Lastimosa 16, Chauca 13, Douanga 11, Fermin 5, Bernardo 4, Camacho 4, Magbuhos 4, Orquez 4, Yerro 2, Flowers 0, Manlapaz 0, Mojica 0, Zaldivar 0.
UE 80 — Suerte 20, Mendoza 17, Apacible 15, Conner 13, Manalang 5, Tolentino 4, Abanto 3, Antiporda 3, Beltran 0, Cruz 0, Sawat 0.
Quarter scores: 19-21, 44-38, 66-57, 91-80
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