AdU claims first win against UE

Top scorers of the match: Jerom Lastimosa and Keith Zaldivar. Photo Source: UAAP 84 Media Team

After their opening day loss, the Adamson Soaring Falcons bounced back and secured their first win against the UE Red Warriors, 82-66, in the UAAP Season 84 men’s basketball on Tuesday, March 29 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Coming off a disappointing 2-point loss against NU, the Soaring Falcons dominated the UE Warriors firing up a total of 10-three pointers, and 36 points off the bench.

Point guard Jerom Lastimosa puts up a show scoring 14 points from an impressive 100 percent field goal, alongside Keith Zaldivar with 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists.

The Soaring Falcons had an aggressive start tallying a total of 5-three pointers during the first quarter, ending it with a comfortable 20-point advantage, 32-12.

Entering the second half, 50-32, the Soaring Falcons gave no mercy as they continued their momentum, releasing three consecutive 3-point shots from Joaquin Jaymalin, Keith Zaldivar, and Joshua Yerro.

Ending the third quarter with a statement 34-point lead, 76-42.

Down the stretch, Sabandal scored a dunk off the pass from Ricky Peromingan to finish the game with a 16-point lead, 82-66.

Meanwhile, UE’s Kris Pagsanjan tallied 17 points, together with Aurin Catacutan with 12 points.

Adamson, sitting at a 1-1 win-loss record, will strive for their second win against the defending champion Ateneo Blue Eagles, while winless UE will try their luck against UST on Thursday, March 31.

Scores:

Adamson 82 - Lastimosa 14, Zaldivar 11, Sabandal 8, Douanga 8, Calisay 8, Jaymalin 7, Yerro 7, Manzano 7, Erolon 5, Hanapi 4, Magbuhos 2, Barasi 1, Colonia 0, Peromingan 0, Fuentabella 0, Maata 0.

UE 66 - Pagsanjan 17, Catacutan 12, Paranada N. 7, Escamis 6, Sawat 5, Lorenzana 4, Abatayo 4, Tulabut 3, Antiporda 2, Beltran 2, Cruz 2, Villanueva 2, Chan 0, Paranada K. 0, Pascual 0.

Quarters: 32-12, 50-32, 76-42, 82-66.