UAAP: Fourth quarter barrage propels UP into three-way tie atop of standings

The University of the Philippines overcame a gritty Adamson University squad to notch their fourth victory of the season, 69-67, Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Providing in crunch time when his team needed it the most, star guard Rey Remogat led with 14 points, including two plays wherein he drilled in a crucial triple to then assisting center Gani Stevens the immediately succeeding possession.

Remogat also dished out six assists in the win, as the Fighting Maroons improved to 4-2, now tied with Far Eastern University and National University in the team standings.

Also integral in UP’s fourth quarter comeback, forward Veejay Pre produced a double-double of 12 points on 46.2% shooting from the field with 10 boards.

Center Dikachi Ududo continued to impress after being deployed for the first time last game, following it up with 13 points, six rebounds, three steals, and two assists against Adamson.

Down by 10 points at the conclusion of the third quarter, the Katipunan-based squad played with urgency in the final canto, going on an 11-0 scoring burst to regain the lead at 62-60 with three minutes to go.

After Remogat’s heroics to push the Fighting Maroons lead to seven points with two minutes remaining in the game, Adamson’s attempt to send the game into overtime fell short as baskets from Mat Edding and Matthew Montebon were not enough to overcome the tight deficit, 69-67.

The Goldwin Monteverde-led side aims to end the first round on good note as it faces University of the East on October 17 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.

On the other hand, Adamson University fell to an even 3-3 win-loss card, with De La Salle University next on their schedule.

Edding spearheaded the Soaring Falcons scoring department, finishing with 15 points. Precious Jonah, Matt Erolon, and Montebon just trailed their teammate with 11, 10, and 10 markers each.

The scores:

UP 69 – Remogat 14, Ududo 13, Pre 12, Yniguez 11, Stevens 6, Maga 5, Payosing 4, Dimaculangan 4, Bayla 0, Ogana 0, Alter 0, Briones 0.

ADU 67 – Edding 15, Jonah 11, Erolon 10, Montebon 10, Torres 7, Medina 6, Anabo 3, Canete 0, Mangaron 0, Demisana 0, Tumaneng 0, Perez 0.

Quarters: 19-10, 31-35, 45-55, 69-67.

—JKC, GMA News