They fought for this game,” said coach Derrick Pumaren, after they avenged their lopsided 66-101 loss in Game One. I just told the boys that they have to believe in themselves, that they can compete against Ateneo. We showed it in this game,” Pumaren added. Reduced to eight players since the quarterfinals, the resilient CEU displayed a fight for the ages. Returning from the 35-point Game One loss, the Scorpions started flat anew, staring at a 22-38 deficit in the second frame.

Source: Philippine Star June 18, 2019 16:05 UTC