Basketball

ANTIPOLO -- University of Santo Tomas got itself going from deep to drub Far Eastern University, 82-74, in the UAAP Season 82 Men's Basketball Tournament Sunday at Ynares Center here.

Sherwin Concepcion ignited the Growling Tigers' explosion had after missing their first seven attempts in the first quarter to rally back from a 36-24 hole as the rookie out of Mapua connected on four of his eight shots from deep to finish with 12 points.

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ANTIPOLO -- La Salle rode its hot start to blast Adamson, 63-46, for its third win in the UAAP Season 82 women's basketball tournament Saturday at Ynares Center here.

Kent Pastrana and Lee Sario conspired in the Lady Archers' early onslaught, slowly building their breathing room from the Lady Falcons and took a 33-23 halftime lead before the rest of the squad followed suit with a superb 20-9 third frame to establish a 53-32 lead.

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ANTIPOLO -- University of the East denied University of the Philippines from earning history at its expense, pulling off the 68-66 victory Saturday in the UAAP Season 82 Women's Basketball Tournament at Ynares Center here.

Queen Ordas drilled the go-ahead three-point play that put the Lady Warriors up, 66-63 with 1:43 left to play as the Lady Maroons failed to convert on their end.

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“Our plan is to win the championship…” – Liaoning Flying Leopards’ guard, Lance Stephenson

[HONG KONG SAR – September 9] – The world will soon witness a battle royale when top club teams from China, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines face off in The Terrific 12 from September 17-22 at Macao’s Tap Seac Multi-Sport Pavilion. The Terrific 12 is filled to the brim with All-Star and national team talent from the best teams across East Asia, each of whom are championship contenders in their respective leagues.

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