Since we are into this “All-Decade” thing, let us look back at the uniforms worn by the Green Archers from 2000 to present.
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The View From the Armchair: Game 11 vs UE
This was a tale of 2 teams.
One that lost the game in the first half, when they allowed UE to have their way. One that meekly surrendered the paint to the inside forays of the Warriors. One that showed only token resistance at the perimeter, and conjured visions of another repeat blowout. One whose defensive stiffness had the consistency of tissue paper. One whose players only scored 1 point more than UE’s Llagas and Espiritu in first half. The same team that shot airballs off wide open jumpers from the side.
And the team that played classic Archer ball in the second half. Which held UE to 14 and 12 points in the last 2 quarters while scoring 37 points in the same periods. Which played fluid basketball for long stretches to overhaul the UE lead. Where the pressure defense forced UE into uncharacteristic turnovers, and only the inability of the Archers to convert their last attempts saved the day for UE.
What went right
The second half.
Where the Archers shook off their lethargy and outhustled the Warriors. For the first time in the last 4 games, the Archers showed some semblance of the aggressive, …
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Postgame Bullets: DLSU 64 UE 66
- Yet another loss, this time to playoff contender UE. The Archers are now entering uncharted territory, following an unprecedented 5th consecutive loss to fall to a 4-7 record. The best the Archers can finish is an even 7-7 IF they win their last 3 games against UST (Thu Sept 3), FEU (Sat Sept 5), and NU (Thu Sept 10).
- Making the final 4 is no longer within the Archers’ control. UE has the inside track for the 3rd Final 4 slot, and the last slot will be contested by the Archers and the UST Growling Tigers. UST plays NU (Sun Aug 30), the Archers next Thursday, Adamson (Sun Sept 6), and UE (Thu Sept 10).
- The first half was lackluster, to say the least. The Archers allowed UE to get off to a hot, 7-0, which UE built up to a 17 point lead before a spirited closing minute by the Archers cut it down to a 13 point deficit at the half, 27-40. A few of the UE points came because of a lack of concentration, as was the case with the Llagas field goal with less than 5 seconds to go. Arvie …
Pregame Bullets: DLSU vs UE 8/29
- It can’t get any tougher than this. With only 4 games remaining in the elimination round, the Green Archers will start the daunting task of overcoming three teams currently in the top 4 of the standings and 1 also-ran that has a history of playing the spoiler’s role. At this point, the team can control its fate, but one loss during this upcoming season homestretch could prove to be fatal.
- In their first round encounter which happened on opening day, the Green Archers were blown out by the Red Warriors 65-46. I feel that UE is the most dangerous team among the next 4 opponents. They are currently on a 2 game winning streak and are coming off a morale boosting win against the Tamaraws. The Warriors are in solo 3rd, and they are gunning for the twice to beat edge.
- Their bench may not be deep but the Warriors are enjoying such great performances as of late from Paul Lee, Pari Llagas and Elmer Espiritu. Iit will be very hard to contain these veterans most especially the high-flying Espiritu, who still manages to produce excellent numbers despite the bandaged forehead and all.
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When No. 4 Means So Much (inboundpass.com)
Posted by Tony L Atayde at inboundpass.com
In sports competitions, medals are awarded to the top 3 finishers. Gold, silver and bronze medals have been the standard rewards for a job well done.
As usual, the UAAP is a different situation. Being No. 4 is something that is being aspired for by 5 teams and if you look closely, there is a strong possibility that 4 out of the 5 teams have a chance to get it.
Ateneo, FEU and UE seem to have clinched the top 3 spots. By all indications, Ateneo and FEU will end up with the twice to beat advantage. UE is playing good enough and its record seems to be good enough to assure them of 3rd place.
It’s the battle for that 4th spot that is interesting. I cannot recall the last time that the teams yhat have a chance to make that last spot in the Final Four has been this close.
UP and Adamson have the hardest road ahead. The Falcons have to face FEU, Ateneo, UST and UP. With their 3-7 record, they have to win all their games to at least have a chance at a tie …
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