November 30vvjl, Saturday – Araneta Coliseum
3:30 p.m. – UP Fighting Maroons vs UST Growling Tigers 6:30 p.m. La Salle Green Archers vs Adamson Falcons UAAP women’s basketball stepladder semifinals: Adamson vs Ateneo UAAP: Adamson moves on, clips Ateneo in women’s basketball semis
Adamson Lady Falcons celebrate after advancing into the next round of the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball stepladder semifinals with a thrilling win over the Ateneo Blue Eagles.–UAAP PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Cheska Apag came to the rescue as Adamson staved off Ateneo in overtime, 59-53, Saturday to advance to the next round in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball stepladder semifinals at Smart Araneta Coliseum. ADVERTISEMENT
With Ateneo holding a precarious 49-47 lead in the final minutes, Apag grabbed a big offensive rebound and hit the game-tying turnaround jumper with 5.5 seconds left to force OT.
“It’s all about the heart na talagang gusto manalo kahit na mahirap pero still we know na we can do it. Kaya namin manalo despite na lamang sila sa amin. Sabi nga ni coach tatlong mythical 5 sa team na yun sa amin walang superstars but still buo kami na gustong manalo,” said Apag, who had 10 points and 10 rebounds.FEATURED STORIES SPORTS Aaron Black returns and sparks Meralco’s come-from-behind victory over Phoenix SPORTS Upsets unlikely in Final 4 but UST, Adamson will try anyway SPORTS LIVE: UAAP Season 87 basketball Final Four November 30 VIDEO: Ateneo Blue Eagles coach LA Mumar after semis loss
Ateneo coach LA Mumar on their #UAAPSeason87 campaign. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/1t05TQNYzN
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) November 30, 2024
VIDEO: Adamson Lady Falcons post-game interviewElaine Etang and Kim Limbago on advancing to the next stage of the stepladder semis. #UAAPSeason87 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/IDonD0Lc33
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) November 30, 2024
Adamson coach Ryan Monteclaro on Cheska Apag’s heroics. #UAAPSeason87 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/KoFb9iC8MI ADVERTISEMENT
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) November 30, 2024
Adamson moves on to face No. 2 seed and defending champion UST
Adamson battles defending champion UST in another knockout game on Wednesday. #UAAPSeason87 pic.twitter.com/QGTAwNj7I0
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) November 30, 2024
Adamson takes the lead heading into the final frame
END OF 3RD: Adamson 40, Ateneo 34#UAAPSeason87
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) November 30, 2024
HALFTIME STATS: Ateneo 25, Adamson 23#UAAPSeason87 women’s basketball stepladder @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/NKcrTDbR3q
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) November 30, 2024
Nic Cabanero and the UST Growling Tigers try to force a rubber match against title favorite UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball Final Four.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
It is understandable to expect that in Final Four stagings, the most competitive showdown will be the one between the No. 2 and No. 3 squads.
The way the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament has turned out, however, will defy that expectation.
La Salle and University of the Philippines (UP) have dominated the tournament, putting such a gulf between them and the rest of the field that both of them seem untouchable on their way to another Finals showdown.
Kevin Quiambao wins second straight UAAP MVP
La Salle star Kevin Quiambao is UAAP MVP for the second straight season.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao proved to be the brightest star in the UAAP for the second straight year after being named MVP of the Season 87 men’s basketball tournament.
After another masterclass season, Quiambao was once again the runaway MVP winner with 81.357 statistical points after averaging 16.64 points, 8.64 rebounds, 4.07 assists, and a steal in the elimination round.
The 23-year-old forward became the first La Salle Green Archer to win back-to-back MVPs since Ben Mbala in 2016 and 2017.
Kevin Quiambao proved to be the brightest star in the UAAP for the second straight year after being named MVP of the Season 87 men’s basketball tournament.
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Ateneo’s Kacey Dela Rosa repeats as UAAP women’s basketball MVP
Ateneo’s Kacey Dela Rosa.–UAAP PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Kacey Dela Rosa’s 14 consecutive double-double outings in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament led to another MVP award.
For the second straight year, the Ateneo center showed her dominance with a league-best 96.286 statistical points after averaging 22.07 points, 16.0 rebounds, and 2.29 blocks — topping all three departments in the elimination round.
The Gilas Pilipinas player joined Cassy Tioseco as the Blue Eagles to win two consecutive UAAP MVPs since the latter won in 2006 and 2007.
Kacey Dela Rosa’s 14 consecutive double-double outings in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament led to another MVP award.
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— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) November 28, 2024
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