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The National University (NU) Bullpups dominated the University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) Junior Maroons, 90-64, in their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) match-up on February 1 at the Filoil Flying V Arena.
Ralph Labao stepped up by tallying 21 points and 2 rebounds but NU’s solid defense held UPIS’ main scorer Juan Gomez de Liano (GDL) to only 9 points and 14 rebounds.
The loss to the Bullpups dimmed the Maroons’ final four hopes but it was the De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ) Green Archers that completely shut down the door on UPIS as they snatched the last playoff ticket via an 82-69 win on February 4 at the Filoil Flying V Arena.
It was a total team effort for UPIS led by Gomez de Liano who scored 12 points and provided 6 rebounds while Labao and Matt Santiago scored 12 points apiece. Senior Bryan Lina also chipped in 9 points and 4 rebounds and was very vocal in leading the team.
UPIS dominated the first 12 minutes of the game, scoring 22-16, but the Archers came back to steal the first half from the Junior Maroons, 42-34. In the third quarter, UPIS made a big run led by GDL and Labao to cut the lead to 1 at the end of the quarter, 57-56.
However, the Maroons were clearly affected by the referees’ calls so it became difficult for them to defend against the DLSZ comeback.
It was an emotional game for the team, especially for seniors Lina, Gomez de Liano, and Lagahit. They exhausted all effort, showed courage, and poured their hearts out until the final buzzer of their high school UAAP career that left their fans and supporters teary-eyed in the arena.
“Naka-mindset kami na papasok kami sa final four pero nung na-realize kasi namin na last game na, nag-flashback lahat,” said Lina. “Sobrang thankful rin kami sa UPIS Community kasi nakita namin yung pagbabago sa suporta at kayo talaga yung nagbibigay ng motivation sa amin,” he added.
He also wants their teammates to learn from their mistakes this season. “Minor setback for a major comeback,” Lina proudly shared.
The UPIS Basketball Team led by UPIS alums Coach Paolo Mendoza and Coach Ogie Gumatay will try for redemption next season. The Labao Brothers, Ralph and Rafael, will lead the team next season together with seniors Jaggie Gregorio and Joelo Tupaz .// by Carlos Laderas
Sports: Junior Maroons falls short of UAAP79 Final Four
The National University (NU) Bullpups dominated the University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) Junior Maroons, 90-64, in their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) match-up on February 1 at the Filoil Flying V Arena.
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| TAAS-KAMAO. The UPIS Junior Maroons are teary-eyed while singing UP Naming Mahal after giving their best in their last UAAP game for season 79. Photo credit: Teddy Manansala |
Ralph Labao stepped up by tallying 21 points and 2 rebounds but NU’s solid defense held UPIS’ main scorer Juan Gomez de Liano (GDL) to only 9 points and 14 rebounds.
The loss to the Bullpups dimmed the Maroons’ final four hopes but it was the De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ) Green Archers that completely shut down the door on UPIS as they snatched the last playoff ticket via an 82-69 win on February 4 at the Filoil Flying V Arena.
It was a total team effort for UPIS led by Gomez de Liano who scored 12 points and provided 6 rebounds while Labao and Matt Santiago scored 12 points apiece. Senior Bryan Lina also chipped in 9 points and 4 rebounds and was very vocal in leading the team.
UPIS dominated the first 12 minutes of the game, scoring 22-16, but the Archers came back to steal the first half from the Junior Maroons, 42-34. In the third quarter, UPIS made a big run led by GDL and Labao to cut the lead to 1 at the end of the quarter, 57-56.
However, the Maroons were clearly affected by the referees’ calls so it became difficult for them to defend against the DLSZ comeback.
It was an emotional game for the team, especially for seniors Lina, Gomez de Liano, and Lagahit. They exhausted all effort, showed courage, and poured their hearts out until the final buzzer of their high school UAAP career that left their fans and supporters teary-eyed in the arena.
“Naka-mindset kami na papasok kami sa final four pero nung na-realize kasi namin na last game na, nag-flashback lahat,” said Lina. “Sobrang thankful rin kami sa UPIS Community kasi nakita namin yung pagbabago sa suporta at kayo talaga yung nagbibigay ng motivation sa amin,” he added.
He also wants their teammates to learn from their mistakes this season. “Minor setback for a major comeback,” Lina proudly shared.
The UPIS Basketball Team led by UPIS alums Coach Paolo Mendoza and Coach Ogie Gumatay will try for redemption next season. The Labao Brothers, Ralph and Rafael, will lead the team next season together with seniors Jaggie Gregorio and Joelo Tupaz .// by Carlos Laderas
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