Manalang proud of Adamson career despite 'heartbreaking' exit
MANILA, Philippines – Robbie Manalang was bloodied but unbowed when he made his exit from the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday evening, just a few hours after the curtains dropped on his brief UAAP career.
The sweet-shooting guard sported a cut beneath his left eye after Adamson University's Final 4 showdown against defending champion De La Salle University, a mark of how much he fought to try to extend his collegiate basketball stint.
Unfortunately, it was not meant to be. Despite Manalang's best efforts, the Falcons bowed to the Green Archers, 82-75. It marked the second straight season that they were eliminated by La Salle in the semifinals.
"Obviously, it's a tough loss," said Manalang, who had a team-high 17 points in a losing effort. "It's heartbreaking, especially since this is my last game as a Falcon."
He scored 12 of his 17 points in the first half, and helped the Soaring Falcons build a 15-point lead in the third period. However, they were shut down by La Salle's defense in the final frame: Adamson scored only 12 points in the payoff period, while La Salle exploded for 28.
Author: Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Full Article: http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/19/17/manalang-proud-of-adamson-career-despite-heartbreaking-exit
The sweet-shooting guard sported a cut beneath his left eye after Adamson University's Final 4 showdown against defending champion De La Salle University, a mark of how much he fought to try to extend his collegiate basketball stint.
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| Adamson guard Robbie Manalang. Josh Albelda, ABS-CBN Sports |
"Obviously, it's a tough loss," said Manalang, who had a team-high 17 points in a losing effort. "It's heartbreaking, especially since this is my last game as a Falcon."
He scored 12 of his 17 points in the first half, and helped the Soaring Falcons build a 15-point lead in the third period. However, they were shut down by La Salle's defense in the final frame: Adamson scored only 12 points in the payoff period, while La Salle exploded for 28.
Author: Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Full Article: http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/19/17/manalang-proud-of-adamson-career-despite-heartbreaking-exit
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