Classic Final Four Aftermath

Devastating... But no, it was a great match between the rivals, De La Salle University Green Archers and the Ateneo De Manila University Blue Eagles. The mere fact that the Archers were able to enter the final four match was a big accomplishment for a team with mostly rookies.

Expectations weren't high for the Lasallians, but I must say, the Ateneans had tough grips on their seats during the intense game. With the Archers making an 11-pt lead on the 4th quarter, that was definitely the ONE BIG FIGHT the blue crowd was looking for.

Unfortunately, we had a great run but ADMU led by Kiefer Ravena had a better hold on the game. 69-66 was the final score. Despite that, Araneta Coliseum had a proud Lasallian community after. Something bright is on our future.

Photos below courtesy of Go Archers.

Jeron Teng going through an Atenean with the help of Norbert Torres' screen.

Oda Tampus and Yutien Andrada

AN1MO spirit (Spot: Alumni Rico Maierhofer, Jerwin Gaco, Joseph Yeo and Randy Santiago)

NorBEARt Torres

Joshua Webb on his last game for the DLSU. Thank you for the amazing 5 years, Webb!

Another graduating player, Jovit Mendoza on his last UAAP game. 

ADMU draws first blood against DLSU.

Nothing beats a classic UAAP game between the eternal rivals, the De La Salle Green Archers & the Ateneo De Manila Blue Eagles.

For this 75th season of the UAAP, I am sure that the De La Salle community expects a lot from the Archers basketball team after a four-year drought. With the rookie, Jeron Teng who has proven himself already in the past games, and veterans LA Revilla, Norbert Torres and Luigi dela Paz, the team's and community's spirits are up and hoping for a win from the Eagles.

July 27, 2012, 4pm, Saturday

SM MOA Arena: Another state of the art establishment here in the Philippines.

Flashing LED screens surround the Arena. 

Ateneo Blue Babble Batallion (Halftime break; Ateneo leading 35-26 against La Salle) 

De La Salle Pep Squad