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Terrence Rome (center) was on fire, as seen in this shot with him exploding over the UE defense. KC Cruz
After winning their first three games by a combined six points, the Far Eastern University Tamaraws have finally legitimized their perfect record with a convincing double-digit win. The two-pronged guard combo of Terrence Romeo and RR Garcia combined for 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 16 assists, as the FEU Tamaraws blasted the University of the East Red Warriors by a total of 26 points, 92-66, Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, in the 75th season of the UAAP. "Noong first quarter, masyado kaming relaxed. Nung second half, maganda na yung pagsasama nung team," said FEU head coach Bert Flores. The Red Warriors were in command during the first quarter, even going as far as leading by nine points after a Roi Sumang triple which distanced them 18-9 from the lazy Tamaraws. Sumang, UE’s heady point guard, finished with eight points in the first off two triples and a drive in the lane. FEU shook off the rust in the second quarter, scoring 10 unanswered points before Pedrito Galanza broke the slump with a turn-around jumper. Both teams traded barbs midway through the quarter until the Tams broke away, leading by as much as 13 after a triple by Garcia, and maintained by a pair of free throws from reserve Russel Escoto. The Green and Gold’s lead swung from 11 to 16 points in the third quarter, as FEU found an answer for every score that Coach Jerry Codinera’s Warriors put up. Former DLSU Green Archer Arvie Bringas abused the UE’s interior defense, finishing with eight in the third quarter while helping his side maintain a safe 61-47 distance by the end of the period.
Anthony Hargrove (right) gets Gene Belleza to bite on a shot fake, sending his defender flying over him. KC Cruz
FEU continued to push in the fourth quarter, with spitfire Terrence Romeo picking up steam and torching UE’s guards with 10 points off two triples and two of his trademark jumpers off spin moves. Coach Bert Flores had the luxury of being able to empty his bench with three minutes left, spelling time for Jolas Guerrero, Raymar Jose, and Alejandrino Inigo, with endgame score at 92-66. Romeo, a former UAAP Rookie of the Year, scored 19 points to lead all Tamaraws, while Garcia, once UAAP MVP, added 18. Big men Anthony Hargrove Jr. and Arvie Bringas added 11 apiece and combined for 17 rebounds, giving their backcourt ample support. Sophomore Chris Javier topped the scoring charts for both sides with 20 points, coming close to a double-double with eight boards. Roi Sumang notched 16, while Jay-ar Sumido tallied 10 markers. FEU stayed undefeated at 4-0, while UE sank to their third loss in as many outings. The Tamaraws will face a tough test though on Thursday, as they’re matched up against pre-season favorite NU Bulldogs. "Mahirap pa rin i-maintain yung 4-0, kasi next game nga, NU. Okay materyales nila eh, walang nawala. Sa amin, maraming nawala. Gumagaling pa yung isang import namin," said Flores, giving his early assessment of the host school. On the other hand, the Red Warriors will seek an upset on Saturday, when they face the reigning champions Ateneo Blue Eagles. - AMD, GMA NewsThe scores: FEU 92 - Romeo 19, Garcia 18, Hargrove 11, Bringas 11, Mendoza 8, Tolomia 6, Escoto 5, Pogoy 4, Cruz 4, Sentcheu 2, Inigo 2, Jose 2, Belo 0, Guerrero 0, M Bringas 0 UE 66 - Javier 20, Sumang 16, Sumido 10, Galanza 5, Olayon 4, Hernandez 4, Belleza 2, Valdez 2, Duran 2, Flores 1, Alberto 0, Villarias 0, Santos 0, Razon 0 Quarter scoring: 14-18, 42-29, 61-47, 92-66
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