The FEU Tamaraws achieved one of their targets this season and made it sweeter by handing out some payback. Nearly one year after crashing out of the Final Four in UAAP Season 71 at the hands of De La Salle, the Tams pushed their tormentor at the brink of missing the semis for the first ever, winnning 71-69 in overtime.

DLSU started hot leading as much as 11 points in the first half but the Tams finally wrested the lead in the fourth quarter. However, FEU failed to close out DLSU in regulation despite leading by 6 points in the last two minutes. Archer Sam Marata converted a three-point shot with 7.9 remaining to send the game into overtime.

However, Reil Cervantes and RR Garcia made crucial baskets in the extra period but DLSU answered back to keep the Tams withing striking distance. Marata had another chance to send the game to a second overtime but missed a last second attempt and eventually award FEU one of the twice-to-beat slots in the Final Four. Cervantes and Garcia chipped in 20 and 18 points, respectively, while MVP contender Aldrech Ramos posted 10 points and a career-high 19 rebounds.

FEU also missed the services of big men Pipo Noundou and Jaymo Equilos due to injuries.

Coach Glenn Capacio was pleased in gaining the incentive but noted that maturity is still the key in order to go all the way to the championship.

“Sabi ko sa kanila wala nang madaling games dito, kailangan maging sharp kami sa endgame,” said Coach Glenn.

Box:

FEU 71 – Cervantes 20, Garcia 18, Ramos 10, Barroca 7, Cawaling 5, Vinluan 3, Tanuan 3, Sanga 3, Knuttel 2, Manalo 0, Caluag 0.

DLSU 69 – Bagatsing 12, Webb 11, Marata 10, Co 10, Andrada 7, Mendoza 6, Tolentino 4, Barua 4, Mangahas 3, Villanueva 2, Bringas 0, Banal 0.

Quarter scores: 11-15, 27-29, 44-49, 65-65, 71-69.

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September 6th, 2009 by ian.evasco Born in the old FEU Hospital Son of two FEU graduates Former EIC of The FEU Advocate ABMC Batch 2002 FEU-IAS Naks...Tamaraw na Tamaraw Talaga