MANILA, Philippines - Defending champion San Beda is back in the finals.
The Red Lions turned the tables on the Letran Knights in the last four minutes, and posted a 64-61 win Sunday in the semifinals of the Fr. Martin Collegiate Open Cup at the Trinity University of Asia gymnasium in Quezon City.
They leaned on an 11-3 windup to get past the Knights and arrange a finals showdown with the Arellano U Chiefs on Sunday.
The Chiefs banked on Vergel Zulueta and AJ Serjue at endgame to put away the National U Bulldogs, 59-56, and earn their first ever finals stint....
Former NCAA junior Most Valuable Player (MVP) Keith Agovida and Rocky Acidre teamed up to power Arellano University to an 80-71 trouncing of University of the East in the quarterfinals of the 8th Fr. Martin Collegiate Open Cup at the St. Placid Gym inside the San Beda College Manila campus in Mendiola.
Agovida and Acidre led Arellano's third-quarter offensive assault with Dioncee Holt and Adam Serjue providing support as the Chiefs turned a 43-36 halftime deficit to a 62-56 lead entering the final canto.
The Legarda-based quintet played exceptional down the stretch and survived the Red Warriors' numerous comeback attempts to advance to the semifinals....
MANILA, Philippines -- Former NCAA junior MVP Keith Agovida and Rocky Acidre led the Arellano University Chiefs in a victory over the University of the East Warriors, 80-71, in the quarterfinal round of the 8th Fr. Martin Collegiate Open Cup.
Agovida scored 18 points, while Acidre had 14 to help Arellano get the last slot in the semifinals.
With Agovida firing 12 points in the second half, the Chiefs displayed exceptional composure and never relinquished the lead after bouncing back from a 36-43 half-time deficit....
MANILA, Philippines - Asian-American Jeremy Lin continues his amazing run with the New York Knicks.
In their latest game, Lin sank a buzzer beating 3-pointer to lift the Knicks to a 90-87 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
It was New York's sixth straight victory since Lin entered the line-up and fifth since he became a starter. Lin has become a YouTube sensation, and is featured on the cover of the latest edition of Sports Illustrated magazine....
MANILA, Philippines - Toroman, 57, returned to Manila from Belgrade last Saturday. He has agreed on a two-year contract to work as a consultant with Petron, Barangay Ginebra and B-Meg in the PBA and San Miguel Beer in the ABL.
“My priority is the three PBA teams,” said Toroman. “It’s a lot of work. I will be attending the practice of all the teams and watching all the games in the PBA. I will serve as an adviser. I will not sit on the bench during games. Before, my responsibility was for one team – Smart Gilas. Now, I will be working with several teams.”
Toroman said he is excited to work closely with Petron coach Ato Agustin, Ginebra coach Siot Tanquingcen and B-Meg coach Tim Cone. “Of course, I know all of them but I know Tim more closely than Ato or Siot,” he said. “I’m excited to work with them. I’ve spoken with Tim before. I respect his work and I think he respects mine.” Toroman will also be a consultant for San Miguel’s ABL squad coached by Bobby Parks....
MANILA, Philippines - Toroman, 57, returned to Manila from Belgrade last Saturday. He has agreed on a two-year contract to work as a consultant with Petron, Barangay Ginebra and B-Meg in the PBA and San Miguel Beer in the ABL. 