THE ATENEO Blue Eagles put together another impressive performance as they defeated the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD), 83-59, in the 12th FilOil Flying V Preseason Cup on Friday, June 1, at the FilOil Flying V centre in San Juan.
This win extends the Blue Eagles’ unbeaten run to 6-0, while UPHSD has yet to notch a win with a record of 0-5.
Mike Nieto led all scorers with 18 points and two triples while Angelo Kouame had an impressive performance, garnering a double-double with 17 markers, 11 rebounds, three blocks, and three rainbow shots.
Meanwhile, Kim Aurin was the top scorer for UPHSD with 18 points. Tonton Peralta contributed 11 markers, while Prince Eze notched his own double-double of 10 points and 10 boards.
Ateneo started out hot, going on a 10-4 run in the first five minutes of the game. A pair of baskets by Mike Nieto secured an eight-point lead for the Blue Eagles at the end of the opening period, putting them up 17-9.
[First Quarter]
Tyler Tio finds Mike Nieto for the baseline jumper.
Ateneo 16 UPHSD 9#FilOil2018 pic.twitter.com/gkGcGTcEpK
— Gerrick C. Limsiy (@Rick_TheGUIDON) June 1, 2018
Rookie SJ Belangel provided the spark for Ateneo at the beginning of the second period, scoring five straight points to kickstart a 12-4 run which widened the gap to 16.
[Second Quarter]
SJ Belangel drives, fakes, and scores on the short fadeaway.
Ateneo 19 UPHSD 9#FilOil2018 pic.twitter.com/BO5fiEikqz
— Gerrick C. Limsiy (@Rick_TheGUIDON) June 1, 2018
Linking up well on offense, Kouame, Thirdy Ravena, and William Navarro teamed up to score eleven straight points, erecting a huge 21-point lead. An Anton Asistio triple off the glass allowed the Blue Eagles to enter the break with an 18-point margin, 43-25.
[Secod Quarter]
Anton Asistio pulls up for a three off the glass!
Ateneo 43 UPHSD 22#FilOil2018 pic.twitter.com/c5r7q12dhe
— Gerrick C. Limsiy (@Rick_TheGUIDON) June 1, 2018
An 11-0 run in the third quarter highlighted by a pair of Matt Nieto triples allowed Ateneo to establish a 27-point cushion, the biggest lead of the game. Looking to get back in the game, UPHSD answered back with baskets from Peralta and Eze, using a 13-2 run to cut the deficit back to 16 at then end of the third.
[Third Quarter]
Gian Mamuyac makes an impossible kick out pass to Matt Nieto for the triple!!! Nieto then gets a steal for the breakaway layup. Timeout UPHSD.
Ateneo 54 UPHSD 30#FilOil2018 pic.twitter.com/VyVfoWxG7q
— Gerrick C. Limsiy (@Rick_TheGUIDON) June 1, 2018
The Las Piñas-based squad tried to stay in the game in the payoff period, but the Blue Eagles forced a slew of turnovers and hit a barrage of triples to put the game away. Ravena’s two foul shots sealed the final score, 83-59.
[Fourth Quarter]
Kouame is waxing hot, hitting his third triple of the game! Timeout UPHSD.
Ateneo 81 UPHSD 54#FilOil2018 pic.twitter.com/J9XfYPbUXZ
— Gerrick C. Limsiy (@Rick_TheGUIDON) June 1, 2018
The Blue Eagles will look to extend their unbeaten record against the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Generals on Friday, June 8, 4:30 pm at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
Quarter Scores:
Ateneo-UPHSD: 17-9, 43-25, 59-43, 83-59
Box Scores:
Ateneo (83): Nieto, Mi. – 18, Kouame – 17, Nieto, Ma. – 12, Ravena – 10, Navarro – 9, Asistio – 5, Belangel – 5, Tio – 3, Black – 2, Wong – 1, Maagdenberg – 1, Mamuyac – 0, White – 0, Malilin – 0
UPHSD (59): Aurin – 18, Peralta, T. – 11, Eze – 10, Sese – 8, Cuevas – 4, Charcos – 4, Mangalino – 2, Pasia – 2, Tamayo – 0, Soriano – 0, Precilas – 0, Coronel – 0, Razon – 0, Peralta, K. – 0
