Ateneo begins 2nd Round with OT win over FEU
Ateneo survived a determined FEU squad who led them all throughout regulation to win in overtime, 74-67, and keep their unblemished record in Season 74 intact. The Blue Eagles improved to 8-0 by winning their first assignment in the second round of eliminations.
Ateneo struggled for most of the game, playing catch-up basketball. It was defense that spelled the difference for the Blue Eagles in the end of regulation. Emman Monfort made a crucial steal off the FEU inbound with 57 seconds left and converted on the other end, cutting the lead to just 4, 59-63. It was quickly followed by another turnover by Terrence Romeo who was caught stepping on the sideline. Kiefer Ravena would then hit back to back baskets that would force the game into overtime, 63-all.
The overtime period began as one big Ateneo block party with Greg Slaughter and Nico Salva frustrating the FEU offense, sending the ball to the stands. Ateneo outscored the Tams in extra time, 11-4, behind baskets by Ravena, Slaughter, Salva, and Monfort.
Nico Salva led all scorers with 18 points while rookies Kiefer Ravena and Greg Slaughter who both finished the first round as the frontrunners in this year's MVP race poured in 15 and 14 respectively with Slaughter adding in 10 boards. FEU's RR Garcia led the Tamaraws with 17 points while Terrence Romeo chipped in 11. Another thorn in Ateneos side today was Carl Cruz who scored 10 points and also had 7 rebounds.
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