Ateneo Blue Eagles defeats lasalle 81-65

Another historical event happen in the lives of every ateneans and lasallian (whether a basketball fanatic or not) in the Araneta Coliseum today. As the Ateneo –lasalle rivalry continue. The ateneo de manila university blue eagles will play against their greatest rivalry in court in the uaap season 72 the de lasalle green archers both of the team when they enter the court people can can see they are really prepared. Both are really wants to win the match-up to have a bigger chance to get a twice to beat advantage and get the title in the finals.
With the present of 17,524 gate attendance the defending champion ateneo de manila Blue eagles defend their title with another wins 81-65 against their rival the de lasalle green archer. Before the first quarter starts the ateneo player are very confident and passionate and well-prepared for this main event unlike for the game they have during their first meeting. The defending champion makes sure that everything is under their control from defense, to offense, the blocks, fast breaks and must especially minimize the turnover for the opponent.
The 81 points they have during the end of the game 26 points of it came from the last years MVP and ateneo’s center Rabeh Al-husaini. He really did his best to guide the team and continue to take lead until the end of game. The other player like Eric Salamat , Ryan Beunafe, Jai Reyes, Eman Monfort, Kirk Long, Nonoy Baclao and Nico Salva also show eagerness to play with heart to win the game by contributed a consisted good shot.
The ateneo’s 2-0 wins against la salle brings different emotion to every uaap basketball fanatic inside or outside the Araneta Coliseum. But for very atenean it is proven that their lose against UP fighting Maroons will not the end of their battle. It only serves as reminders to the team that every time they are inside the court everything is possible. That’s why everyone should play will heart and passion and never take small team the easy one.
With the entire struggle, hard work and pains the players have inside and outside the court the ateneo community will just there to support each and every one. Win or lose it’s the school we choose. Go! Go! Go! Ateneo one big fight. !