NCAA Men's Basketball EAC vs. Mapua (Fourth Quarter) | NCAA Season 99
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00:00 I'm so close. He looks like him.
00:02 I don't know, maybe he's doing ball pressure too.
00:04 Because my dad is good at ball pressure.
00:06 [Laughs]
00:08 [Commentator] Well, Mapua finally ended a period where they were the ones who scored more against EAC.
00:16 That's why the lead is now down to three, entering this fourth period.
00:20 Once again, it's Chuck Araneta together with Coach Martin Antonio, Alianna Faustino, and Fatima Reyes reporting on the Mapua and EAC sides.
00:34 I promise you guys that this will be a Sunday full of basketball action and we aim to deliver.
00:40 After this matchup, it's Aureliano University versus the reigning defending champions, the Letranites.
00:48 And then of course, in our 240 game, we've got San Beto versus the LPU Pirates.
00:54 Unbeaten, LPU put their unbeaten record on the line.
01:00 They were about to get blamed but they didn't give up.
01:04 That LPU was about to get down to 24.
01:09 They were chasing.
01:11 They were the ones who were getting beaten up and then chasing.
01:15 Shoutout to Kayla.
01:17 Two of Justin's brothers were step-ups.
01:27 Angguliano at the free throw line. While JP was free-throwing, we'll turn it over to Fatima Reyes for the support on the EAC.
01:34 Chuck and Coach Hammer noticed that Coach Gerson-Cabildes added a new meaning for the word EAC.
01:40 Now it stands for Effort, Aggressiveness, and Consistency.
01:45 Coach Gerson said that effort is visible but it's not enough for aggressiveness and what's needed is consistency.
01:53 For more insight from Coach Gerson, Coach Gerson really wants to see a more defensive face.
01:58 With all this, if your mind gets a general sustained and finish strong, that's all we need. Chuck and Coach Hammer.
02:05 Thank you so much for that report.
02:08 Energy, aggression, consistency.
02:14 For this up-and-coming squad.
02:18 However, things are starting to change as June and Chuck are knocking down the three-pointer.
02:23 Nice read.
02:25 This is where we will find the litmus test for the EAC.
02:34 How they will respond when things are getting tight.
02:36 They were tested by JRU and they fell short.
02:40 We'll see how they've learned from these experiences.
02:46 Tough shot inside.
02:48 It's like Josh Tolentino but he gets points.
02:51 Five and six on that pull-up.
02:53 Pacho gets the rebound.
03:02 Backdoor.
03:04 Free again.
03:05 One more.
03:06 Asuncion could not get involved in the rebound.
03:09 Towering for that offensive rebound.
03:11 That's what you need with an early rebound.
03:13 The 50-50 balls are on the top.
03:16 He needs to secure the rebounds around this area.
03:19 Elevator skids.
03:23 Bone crushing screen from Maguliano.
03:26 Valentina's four.
03:29 Getting the step.
03:30 Dipsidu.
03:31 Excellent defense in the paint there by Mabua.
03:39 Jose Jose Montuncion is at the helm of the two-man game with Pacho.
03:45 He will try to work on Umpad.
03:47 Nowhere to go.
03:49 That's a lot.
03:50 Three.
03:51 Why are you leaving me wide open?
03:54 That's what Jonas Asuncion said.
03:57 The second three-point shot by Jonas Asuncion.
04:01 He is now at 11 points and three boards in our game.
04:08 [BATS SCREECHING]
04:10 Robins.
04:16 No.
04:17 Asuncion again for the rebound.
04:19 And a basket here can give Mabua its first lead in the second half.
04:25 Basilio for three.
04:28 No.
04:29 And EAC looking for offense here in our fourth quarter.
04:37 Libre Maguliano.
04:39 They're fighting a loose ball.
04:42 It'll sail out of bounds.
04:43 Aliana is standing by with the support of Mabua.
04:45 Chuck and Coach Hammer, you can't win if you're on the same side in the discard.
04:50 That's what Coach Randy Alcantara said in the fourth quarter.
04:54 The ball rotation needs to be good so we can get an offense.
04:58 We need to be fluid.
05:00 As an offense, we need to have an extra effort to stop the driving lanes
05:04 because there are many, many scorers on the EAC side.
05:08 Now, can the Cardinals come back in this game?
05:10 That's what we'll be waiting for.
05:12 Back to you, Chuck and Coach Hammer.
05:14 Thank you so much, Aliana.
05:15 They're doing a great job thus far.
05:17 In fact, they have a chance to take the lead.
05:19 Oh, another shot.
05:23 This time by Warren Bonifazio, the captain, gives Mabua a one-point lead
05:28 here in our fourth frame.
05:30 Luciano Mabauy.
05:32 Go, go.
05:33 Oh, look at the board though by Ochapo.
05:38 Skying high for that board.
05:40 Four seconds.
05:45 Mabuay, no goal.
05:47 Double and a loose ball.
05:49 It will stay on this side as Bonifazio has run out of space on that drive.
05:55 Fresh 14 for the EAC.
05:57 But how about this jump shot by Warren Bonifazio, favorite spots on that 18-20 range?
06:05 Book it for Warren B.
06:09 We talked about him being the discipline.
06:11 He has responded.
06:12 Six points already.
06:13 I asked Bonnie, our media con,
06:17 he said last year, he's been at the NCA for 10 years.
06:21 I said, "Oh, why did you say that?
06:22 Maybe your eligibility will be checked."
06:24 But started very young for the Red Robins.
06:27 At 13 years old, he was part of that roster.
06:29 Won two championships there and then now playing on his fifth year as a fifth-year senior here
06:35 for Mabuay University Cardinals.
06:38 OG Red Robins.
06:39 Bonifazio is an OG Mabuay.
06:42 And we like that.
06:43 We love him ending his career with this one.
06:45 He's a great NCA.
06:48 Let's see what the EAC has to say about this.
06:52 Dave Hunter, a lead wiped away as Mabuay started to hump with Warren Bonifazio and Valentino.
06:59 The 30 and June Asuncion rap.
07:02 Nowhere to go.
07:05 You know, the front line of Mabuay Hammer has really given trouble to EAC here in the fourth quarter.
07:11 And not only that, they can't get a straight line drive.
07:14 Again, going into that triple switch action.
07:16 When someone dives, the big guys just jump in.
07:22 They just switch.
07:23 Here's Recto, Cuenco, Escamiz, and Asuncion.
07:29 Same size.
07:30 They're ranging from 6'1" to 6'3".
07:32 That's why they can switch.
07:34 The big guys can jump in.
07:37 And the big men of EAC won't be able to score.
07:41 Free again.
07:43 Double again.
07:45 Ochavo will not fall for June Asuncion.
07:47 He passed.
07:48 It's a foul.
07:49 And that will be an unmolested shot for Kosejo.
07:53 His first two points of the fourth quarter.
07:55 Good look up by Ochavo on the transition.
07:58 Kosejo, straight and direct.
08:00 21 for Kosejo.
08:03 Straight drive will not fall for Escamiz.
08:06 EAC wants to run.
08:09 Three pointer on the way will not fall.
08:13 Luciano and Magduliano are batting for that huge ball.
08:16 They're going to pass.
08:18 Wait, they're going to pass.
08:19 Relax, relax, relax.
08:20 Just wait.
08:21 Execute, execute.
08:22 You know, you'll get heated if you lose.
08:25 I know that.
08:26 Because I know that's how the game is.
08:27 If you get heated, you'll be forced to play in the face of your opponent.
08:30 Just relax, just calm down.
08:32 Double weave action.
08:36 Escamiz.
08:37 Rect.
08:39 Shot.
08:40 3-0 goal.
08:42 Kosejo.
08:43 Ball in play number 2.
08:46 This is EAC.
08:48 They would want a roller, popper action to a dribble handoff.
08:53 Oh, he's attacking.
08:54 Ochavo has six seconds to work with.
09:00 Ochavo will have to create.
09:03 Oh, beautiful find.
09:04 Extra pass to Kosejo.
09:05 It's good.
09:07 Excuse me.
09:09 Boys under pressure.
09:11 Yes, he's the one who's fast in Laguna.
09:13 The bread is hard.
09:15 You really need patience.
09:16 It's good with coffee.
09:19 Pass to Kosejo.
09:26 Kosejo has a hot hand in the sports quarter.
09:28 Ball up three from Clint Escamiz.
09:33 But they only give him two points.
09:35 Definitely not afraid.
09:38 This is Clint Escamiz.
09:39 Oh, yes.
09:40 Bright lines.
09:41 This is Escamiz.
09:42 Trying to go for that double high action.
09:45 Aguiliano.
09:50 Not taken.
09:52 He will drive.
09:53 Pull up.
09:54 No.
09:55 Look at these rebounds.
09:57 Robin, another attack.
09:58 Extra pass.
10:00 Luciano.
10:01 Robin, extra pass over to Ochavo.
10:05 No.
10:06 Action.
10:09 Hot and heavy here in the sports quarter.
10:11 We approach the final three minutes of this ballgame.
10:14 Single high ball speed here or dribble drive motion.
10:19 That's what they're attacking.
10:21 Look for the popper here.
10:22 Because Escamiz will engage the defense.
10:25 That's why the assumption.
10:27 Escamiz.
10:29 Pull up.
10:30 No.
10:33 EAC will try to extend a one-point lead.
10:37 Open.
10:38 Five out.
10:39 Robin.
10:46 Aguiliano in a two-man game.
10:47 Robin.
10:49 Low five.
10:51 Floater.
10:52 Gone!
10:53 JP Aguiliano.
10:54 This is double digits with ten points.
10:56 It's a three-point lead for the EAC Generals.
11:00 Take a look at this unselfish pass by Robin.
11:06 A slight hesitation.
11:07 And a tough floater.
11:09 A kiss off the glass for Aguiliano and EAC.
11:11 They're up by three.
11:14 [Music]
11:16 [Music]
11:17 [Cheering]
11:35 [Music]
11:38 [Music]
11:39 A lead pass.
11:56 These are just some of the points here in our fourth quarter.
12:01 It has been a dogfight.
12:04 We have not expected anything less.
12:07 As we see here, this unselfish basketball by the EAC Generals.
12:13 Finding heroes.
12:15 [Speaking Filipino]
12:17 And we have to give it to Coach Gerson.
12:19 And his ability to keep his wards under poise despite the pressure.
12:25 But a lot of basketball.
12:27 And Mabua has a bunch of gunslingers that can help them get back into this game as we approach.
12:33 The deep waters here in our game.
12:35 Like this guy.
12:38 [Speaking Filipino]
12:41 It's winning time so they will look for Hernandez.
12:56 Extra pass.
12:58 Aguiliano is bugged on the way up.
13:02 No whistle though so Paul will stay with the EAC.
13:05 Good job by our officials.
13:07 You love to see it.
13:09 You love to see it.
13:12 The extra pass but a lot of physicality.
13:14 [Speaking Filipino]
13:16 A lot of time here for the EAC.
13:21 Six seconds.
13:23 A minute and 44 remaining.
13:25 Aguiliano.
13:31 Pull up three.
13:32 No.
13:34 Mabua is on the run.
13:38 Good hustle play.
13:40 Good hustle play by Kylo Echavo.
13:43 He almost got the offensive rebound.
13:45 Hustling his way going down.
13:47 Preventing an attack by Rosilio.
13:51 [Speaking Filipino]
13:55 He's not stopping.
13:56 He's coming from behind.
13:58 Three people in front of him.
14:00 He was able to defend because there was a lane fill.
14:02 Good hustle play by Mabua.
14:04 There's a review here.
14:14 Really big play by Kylo Echavo.
14:16 This kid making winning plays.
14:19 They're going to review because he tapped it from behind.
14:24 And they're going to see if it sailed out of bounds off a cardinal or off this Echavo.
14:30 GMA Sports is beautiful.
14:32 A lot of cameras.
14:34 A lot of angles.
14:36 HD, right?
14:38 But if you like to get your suite wet, you'll see.
14:42 Let's see Hammer.
14:45 Home away, he didn't hit it.
14:51 [Speaking Filipino]
14:56 This could be a crucial decision.
15:03 Because Mabua is trying to take the lead with a field goal here.
15:08 Take a look at the reverse.
15:10 [Speaking Filipino]
15:12 Ball will stay with the cardinals.
15:14 Really big play for Kylo Echavo.
15:16 [Speaking Filipino]
15:17 We expect the ball to find its way to Paolo Hernandez at one way or another, Gino Hammer.
15:27 Screen for Rosilio.
15:35 And then, stagger screen for Escamiz.
15:38 They want engagement from top of the key.
15:40 Oh, it's an elevator.
15:42 Almost got the shot.
15:45 A post-up action for Paolo Hernandez.
15:48 A little bit too strong and a stop here by Yeisy.
15:52 Out of time.
15:55 No need to rush for the generals.
15:57 Oh, and a steal!
15:59 Basket is good!
16:03 A costly turnover.
16:05 And Escamiz, able to get the ball off that turnover.
16:12 And of course, a layup on the other end.
16:15 Fourth tee change.
16:17 Sixth tee change.
16:19 And a heads up play by Glyn Escamiz.
16:23 Good finish.
16:25 Rosilio getting that crucial two points.
16:30 And let's see how EAC will respond.
16:32 Where will the ball go?
16:34 Who will get the bucket?
16:36 A minute remaining in this ball game.
16:39 Cardinals will give up a foul.
16:41 That will send Joshua Tolentino to the free throw line.
16:46 Round return by Rosilio Osmore.
16:58 This is a shuttle return for Ralph Robin.
17:02 13-12 for Papua.
17:06 So that is going to be Joshua Tolentino to the free throw line.
17:10 At the line, shooting two, Joshua Tolentino!
17:14 Huge free throw for Tolentino.
17:26 Cold as ice on a hot summer day.
17:32 That's what you expect from a game-winning free throw.
17:37 This is the moment you think of every day.
17:40 You're still young, you're in the garage, or in the whole court, you're alone in the free throw.
17:44 That's it, it's a board.
17:46 Oh, a zipper play.
17:52 Glyn Escamiz, watch out for the ball.
17:54 He's being watched.
17:58 Lopez-Oriano, digging in the base, he wanted that one.
18:01 It goes to Hernandez, six seconds.
18:03 Hernandez, fadeaway, good!
18:09 Another clutch basket by Paulo Hernandez!
18:14 Shades of his mid-range, game-winner, contra Zabinil.
18:20 He shrugs off Maguliano and gets that bucket of all.
18:25 But still a lot of time, Hammer.
18:27 35 seconds remaining, and EAC still with a chance to respond,
18:32 as Mabua has grabbed the lead with 35 seconds remaining.
18:36 Has grabbed the lead with 35 seconds remaining.
18:40 Hero, oh, oh, oh, come on, run for the ceiling.
18:47 [Music]
18:50 [Cheering]
19:02 [Music]
19:06 [Music]
19:09 Those that have come early to cheer for EAC have not left.
19:22 They still believe that this squad is capable of a miracle.
19:25 But Mabua has shown here in our second half, why?
19:29 They are one of the surprises of our NCAA Season 99.
19:35 And now it is on the Generals to respond, as Paulo Hernandez,
19:38 coming up clutch once again.
19:41 Here in our fourth game, he just hit a mid-range shot over JP Maguliano
19:48 to give his team the biggest lead of their--of so far--
19:52 of the Cardinals at 71-69.
19:55 Let's see if EAC can make up for it.
20:00 It's being skimmed!
20:04 Oh, that was almost a wide-open shot for Josejo, rather.
20:11 He just turned the corner.
20:13 There's a screen for Josejo.
20:15 He just turned the first screen.
20:18 He's free.
20:20 Good read also there from Paulo Hernandez to break that one up.
20:26 Another timeout requested by EAC.
20:31 As their first attempt at offense was spoiled,
20:34 they will go back to the drawing board
20:37 with 27 seconds remaining.
20:42 This is what we're talking about, Hammer.
20:47 When things go down to the clutch, who's the guy?
20:50 Who's it gonna be for EAC?
20:52 Is it gonna be just whoever is able to find himself wide open?
20:56 Is there anyone you think will be able to step up during these tough circumstances?
21:00 Number one, you want to look at the hot guy.
21:02 Because this team is still looking for a closer--
21:05 So that's not Josejo.
21:07 --it's either Josejo or Robin.
21:09 If you want a shot creator, you want Gurtiza to handle the basketball.
21:12 But as a coach, you want them to run a pattern and get the best shot available.
21:15 They just need to get two points here to make it work.
21:18 Standing by are the Arellano Chiefs
21:21 and the reigning defending champions, Letran and Knights.
21:24 They will go head-to-head here in our NCAA Season 99 New Heroes of the Game.
21:29 Letran still looking for their first win of the season.
21:33 We have business to attend to.
21:41 Six seconds on the shot clock for EAC.
21:45 Robin for three.
21:48 It's a shot but it's caught by Toledino.
21:51 Free throw line jumper, no goal.
21:53 And EAC will have to foul.
21:56 That was the widest, wide open shot that Josh Toledino--
22:01 --as part of it, he had to hold it.
22:03 But you said adrenaline, excitement.
22:06 But you have to live with it.
22:08 Free throw line jumper, there.
22:10 Just jumped.
22:12 That's a strong strike.
22:14 There's still time here.
22:17 EAC will have to play the fouling game.
22:20 [MUSIC]
22:23 [ANNOUNCER SPEAKING IN TAGALOG]
22:27 Don't forget, EAC has a lot of pesky defenders that can try to get the steal before they give up a foul.
22:34 [MUSIC]
22:38 [ANNOUNCER SPEAKING IN TAGALOG]
22:40 Mabua will sue for time to try to set up their offense here.
22:43 So we reset the game here, Chuck.
22:45 One more foul to give before EAC gets into penalty.
22:49 Oh, check that.
22:50 [ANNOUNCER SPEAKING IN TAGALOG]
22:52 It's their first team foul.
22:54 So you can gamble and gamble and gamble here.
22:57 [MUSIC]
22:59 19.6 seconds remaining.
23:02 Still a lot of basketball to be played.
23:04 [MUSIC]
23:08 And again for Mabua, a team that made it to the finals in season 97 of the NCAA.
23:17 We were expecting big things from them in season 98, but just for several reasons did not go as they expected.
23:25 It's these type of performances that you really think that maybe they're ready to make another deep run here in our season 99 tournament.
23:33 They are ready.
23:35 They look hungry. As soon as I saw them, their warm-ups, just the way that they really had business on their mind.
23:44 This is a team that is ready to make a deep run in our season 99.
23:47 Season 99 is the most wide open NCAA season that I have been part of since I was playing in season 79.
23:59 Right. So a lot of time.
24:01 Yes, 20 years.
24:03 There's always a preseason favorite.
24:06 When I came in, it was Sebastian and Letran.
24:10 Those two were on the top. And then PCU came up, and then Carson Beda.
24:15 For some time, it was Sebastian with the Pinatubo trio.
24:19 And then Letran the past few years.
24:22 Here we go.
24:24 Oh, a lot of time given up there. From 21 to 15.
24:39 Round number 12, Brian Alcarez's first 17th round.
24:43 Juan Bonifacio for Cyrus Cuenco.
24:46 Also, Dolphins, Soriano, Magini, Cortese, Rendo.
24:52 Soriano back in the ballgame.
24:56 So, Mapua has passed to their half court.
25:03 15 seconds remaining in this ballgame.
25:08 Oh, they trap.
25:09 The sprung. That is going to be a foul.
25:12 And it is going to go to Cortese.
25:14 Expect once again, these generals to try to go for the steal.
25:31 Because they still have two more fouls to give.
25:35 Nothing else to do.
25:37 A foul off ball.
25:56 I saw Jopet Soriano crumble to the floor, but it looks like they call a foul on the other end.
26:03 Soriano is also a tough guy. He likes to play hard.
26:06 He's the one who keeps falling.
26:09 He's also smart.
26:11 Alright, so this will be the final foul before sending to the free throw line, this Mapua Cardenas.
26:22 Oh, he's still going for it.
26:33 Last time, given up there by EAC.
26:36 So it's 7.8 seconds, they said.
26:39 Alright, Clint Escamiz to the free throw line.
26:50 The leading scorer for Mapua, who averages 92.8% from the free throw line.
26:57 Cheap points, you have to take care of business right there.
27:07 This is the big one though. This is to make it a two possession game.
27:12 It's going to be a quick shot here.
27:26 Pull up.
27:28 Don't go.
27:31 And that's going to do it.
27:33 After trailing pretty much the entire game.
27:37 In a 40 minute game, probably down 35 minutes of them.
27:43 It is Mapua that shows poise down the stretch.
27:47 And they escape with a 73-69 victory over the E-Mapua Cardenas.
27:55 Over the Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals.
27:58 And that's the perfect third escape.
28:01 Because EAC controlled the game, but they had costly turnovers at the endgame.