Naveen Ganglani
MINE. Raymar Jose (L) has 22 rebounds in FEU's win over UE. Josh Albelda/RAPPLER
MANILA, Philippines – The FEU Tamaraws bounced back from their loss to Ateneo by defeating the UE Red Warriors in a closely-fought game, 67-59, on Sunday, September 18, at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.
FEU lost a double-digit second half lead after UE rallied, but the Tamaraws made the big plays late in the fourth period to pull away and improve their record to 2-2. The Warriors, on the other hand, have now started the UAAP season 0-3.
Monbert Arong, who was clutch in crunch time, had 16 points and 5 rebounds while big man Raymar Jose recorded 11 points and 22 boards.
UE had only one player score in double figures – Mark Olayon, who had 12 points and 6 rebounds.
FEU pulled away, coincidentally, beginning with a play where Clark Derige of UE hit a 3-ball to make it a 62-59 game.
As the ball was up in the air, Wilson Bartolome was called for a foul on Ron Dennison which earned a disqualification. The consequence was two free throws and ball possession for the Tamaraws, who went ahead 66-59 after Allen Trinidad made both charities and Arong converted a layup.
The Red Warriors went cold from the field after, leading to the loss. – Rappler.com
