Watch the first quarter of EAC vs LPU, NCAA Basketball held on September 29, 2024. #NCAA100SigloUno #InspiringLegacies #GMASports #GMASynergy
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00:00He's a good player, he steps up because he's giving everyone a chance.
00:04And if you're really gonna watch their games, the past few games,
00:06everyone is giving a chance to play, to showcase their talent.
00:09And, you know, so far, it's okay.
00:13Akom takes the first shot for EAC.
00:16LPU gets the stop at the bar, but will continue to come off the bench.
00:20Coach Gilbert is going in for a fight.
00:25Montano.
00:28Guadagna.
00:30Coming off that career high, 46 points.
00:33And Guadagna.
00:36I did not expect that early shot. He's still checking if the heat is still there.
00:40Yes, but you know, that's one thing you can expect from him to start aggressively.
00:45Especially, he's been playing so well the past few games,
00:48and that's really important for them to set the tone on this game.
00:52Axel Doromal.
00:53We're still waiting for his breakout game here at NCAA.
00:59Former star point guard of Arellano, now with EAC.
01:03Hakob again, and Hakob able to draw the foul.
01:06That was beautiful. He just let it go.
01:09You even caught it.
01:13And of course, he got a foul, and the foul he got was important.
01:18So, the first two shots, the dem sprints, coming from the most unexpected guy on the floor, Hakob.
01:25You would think it would be one of the members of the big three.
01:29Doromal, Patsanjan, and Gurtiza.
01:34Again, I just want to tell you that he's really giving the players a chance to step up.
01:40And you know, if they have someone who plays well, he's giving them more time.
01:48And by doing so, you're giving the opponents a hard time on scouting.
01:53That's the Axel Doromal that we know, Prince.
01:58Alright, I did mention that there are some injury updates.
02:01Let's get them right now.
02:02And more from Christine Sanagustin.
02:05Coming from tough losses and with their backs against the wall,
02:08both teams are eager to bounce back and prove their resilience in today's game.
02:12In EAC, the condition of their injured players hasn't changed,
02:17especially King Gurtiza.
02:18I mentioned earlier that he has an injury to his right hand.
02:21But now, it has been added because he has sustained an injury to his left foot
02:26that came from their last game.
02:28Meanwhile, all is well.
02:29Players from LPUC, Coach Gilbert Malabar.
02:38But he still showed up.
02:40Because for him, today is a big day.
02:44But he still showed up.
02:45Because for him, today is a big day.
02:47That the Pirates rise again.
02:48That's the news from the court side.
02:50Anton and Prince.
02:51Thank you for all of those updates, Christine.
02:53But as she was reporting, this is not a welcome sight.
02:58We do not want to see this.
03:00Coming off his best game in his career,
03:04Maklad Guadagna turns his right ankle.
03:09I think his teammate is the one who stabbed him.
03:14And you know, no one would wish to injure one of our players.
03:19But you know, hopefully, he can come back later.
03:22And hopefully, his ankle is nothing serious.
03:25And I'm also concerned for Coach Gilbert Malabanan.
03:28Although, the guy sitting beside me went through the opening day.
03:31He felt the chills, but still had to come to work.
03:35So power through, right?
03:36And sometimes, that's luck.
03:39You never know.
03:40Again, like what Coach said.
03:42We're hoping he'll be able to stay.
03:46And here we go.
03:48Atobarba still on the bench for LVU.
03:52Penafiel.
03:53Aviles.
03:56Aviles looking for a friend.
03:58Given to Greg Punanan.
04:03Shot was short for Montano.
04:08You know, Anton.
04:09You know, Anton.
04:10Earlier, when we were introducing these players,
04:13you mentioned that part of the EAC is that the players of Klyceum are really big.
04:18And you know, I think that's something that they should really explore.
04:23The mismatch they'll get after those ball screens, after those cuts.
04:29That's the best way to maximize it.
04:31I think there's a chance also to the big guys of LVU.
04:35Even running both on offense and on defense.
04:37Playing defense to the opponents.
04:39You know, that's something you can reward to them.
04:43And speaking of the big men, here's Avenes.
04:47Missing on that mid-range shot.
04:50Pagsanhan attacking.
04:51And Harvey Pagsanhan finishes.
04:58Let's see if that will open the floodgates for Harvey Pagsanhan.
05:05You know, I've been waiting for him to have a breakout game also.
05:11I've seen him play.
05:12And you know, he has a lot in his bag also.
05:19You can see he's got the speed, the balance, the athleticism, and most of all, the posture.
05:26He has probably the best back posture in the entire NCAA.
05:30Of course.
05:31And you can see how his chest came out.
05:34It's like when you shoot, you already know what you're going to shoot.
05:37That's the confidence that we should have.
05:41Gurtiza hesitates, drops, loses control.
05:45The ball goes back to the Piratas.
05:47What a pass!
05:48Pinafiel with the finish.
05:52That's what they call a touchdown.
05:58EAC defense is not ready.
06:02Normal.
06:06Kicks it out.
06:07Jello.
06:08Loristo for three.
06:14They might not be tall enough.
06:17The court, and you know, making sure that the big man of the opponent
06:21goes up and out of the three points so that the space for the guards to get inside is wider.
06:28Axel to Gurtiza to Pagsanhan.
06:32That's the big three going to work.
06:34Dorobal for three.
06:36Axel Dorobal.
06:37There you go.
06:40Speaking of opening the floodgates for EAC,
06:44after that Harvey Pagsanhan layup, EAC made two back, two triples.
06:51So the adjustment of Coach Gerson Cabildes doing wonders for EAC,
06:56but he was left out.
06:58Benegas.
06:59Here's Jacob.
07:03And this three-pointer is only the second three of General Loristo in this game.
07:11Then he was followed by Axel Dorobal who's got five points.
07:16EAC is up ten to four.
07:26Ancheta.
07:29Let's see if they'll try to establish Liwag.
07:32Inon pulls up for three.
07:35Alan Liwag.
07:38What a pass to Ancheta.
07:40And Ancheta is able to score.
07:46And gives the lead back to Benilde.
07:48Communication on the sunbed.
07:55Let's do a roll call with the members of the Management Committee.
07:59And I see Dr. Lorenzo Lorenzo of Emilio Aguinaldo College.
08:03I also see Sir Hercules Calianta, Mancom Chairman.
08:08There he is.
08:12Sir Herc.
08:13Coach Herc.
08:15However you like it.
08:16Chairman Herc.
08:18Here in Season 100 of the NCAA.
08:20The first time that LPU is hosting the season.
08:34Benegas sinks the first free throw.
08:47Perfect from the line.
08:49Renz Benegas.
08:51That's what the LPU needs to maximize.
08:55That's what the LPU needs to maximize.
08:58It's for them to make those free throws.
09:00Earlier, you said Macuadanya was one out of 50% in free throws.
09:05Imagine what they can add to the outcome of their games
09:09if they can add their percentage in free throws.
09:13Dorobal.
09:15Dorobal.
09:18Not that time.
09:19Wow.
09:20Pagsanhan just snatching that rebound.
09:23Away from the opponent.
09:25Gurtiza.
09:26Jacob.
09:28Dorobal.
09:30Bitten.
09:31Pagsanhan.
09:33Pagsanhan.
09:38So this is the best start for Pagsanhan and Dorobal
09:42in an EAC General's uniform.
09:48Both players combining for 9 points already in the first period.
09:54You know, earlier I was thinking that in the EAC,
09:57LPU will be smaller and bigger.
10:00That LPU will dominate them in terms of rebounding.
10:04And as far as this game is going,
10:06EAC has been all over the place in terms of offensive rebounds.
10:11Getting those extra attempts, extra possessions for them.
10:14Yeah, right now the Generals out-rebounding LPU 9 to 5.
10:18They have three offensive rebounds.
10:20Gurtiza.
10:22Wow.
10:23The big three are firing on all cylinders.
10:31What a start for the Generals.
10:34Making sure to keep that fire hot.
10:37The firing squad.
10:38And here it is.
10:39Montano with the response.
10:45So it's confirmed.
10:46We receive the report.
10:47Right ankle sprain.
10:50For Baclot Guadagna.
10:53And Loristo, second triple.
10:58Okay.
11:00Now we're familiar with your game.
11:03EAC leads Lyceum 13 at 18 to 9.
11:09And that's why he is there.
11:14That's why EAC transfers him to a zone.
11:18Manguban drains the triple.
11:22The first point in our game for Lorenz Manguban.
11:25Make the most out of it.
11:26Because you don't know when Lorenz will come back.
11:28You don't know when your teammates will bounce back.
11:31That's right.
11:32So it's necessary.
11:33Here it is again.
11:34So it's necessary.
11:35Here it is again.
11:37And Lorenz Manguban drains his second one from the same spot.
11:47The EAC Generals coming out like a firing squad.
11:53Four different players connecting from downtown.
11:57You're going to see a variety of student athletes hit from beyond that arc.
12:08You know, EAC Generals has been living up to its name so far.
12:12They've been shooting the lights out in this game.
12:16Atobarba.
12:18Number one scorer in the NCAA is now in.
12:24And he shoots.
12:27Short on his first shot.
12:33But there's a foul that was called here by Oktana.
12:39Foul on number 91, Wilmar Oktana.
12:42That's his first whistle foul.
12:45Three on the Generals.
12:53Foul.
12:58Villegas looking for a friend.
13:02Oktana with the interception.
13:04He returned the foul with that steal.
13:11Gurtiza.
13:13And off to Lucero.
13:15Lucero to Gurtiza for three.
13:18Another one.
13:19He checks.
13:20He checks.
13:21He checks.
13:25The Generals' hands are shaking.
13:28Biggest lead of the game.
13:34Atobarba's got to do something to right the ship.
13:39Barba against Oktana.
13:41Barba on the attack.
13:43Atobarba wills his way to the basket.
13:46He's ready to put out the fire of the EAC by that shot.
13:52But you know, EAC is up by ten with two minutes left in this quarter.
13:59Lucero inside pass.
14:01Luciano.
14:03Great patience and timing.
14:05I love that.
14:06I love how he shot that, you know, after that two pump fakes.
14:10Making sure he jumped on the second one to get that comfortable shot in.
14:15Kaduyak.
14:17And Kaduyak is able to score.
14:21Bombs away here in the first quarter.
14:31Prince, both teams combined have shot seven made triples.
14:36And you know, to start a game with seven made triples,
14:40you know that today's going to be a great day.
14:43Imagine starting off hot.
14:45What else can they do?
14:46What else can they give for the second, third, and fourth quarter?
14:53Atobarba.
14:58Does not receive the ball in that possession.
15:01Heat check.
15:02Heat check for Kaduyak.
15:05Kinal.
15:07Baseline floater.
15:08Wow!
15:09EAC is so patient.
15:12EAC is more patient now.
15:15If you look at their team now,
15:17and the moves and shots they got,
15:20it's like they're so patient that they got the kind of diva they wanted.
15:25Barba grabs his own miss.
15:28Barba throws it out.
15:30Villegas looks up at the clock.
15:33Villegas pulls up for three.
15:37My goodness!
15:38Even Coach Gilbert Palabana is feeling the chills.
15:45Now they have a combined eight three-pointers in this quarter.
15:51Lucero glides to the basket.
15:56He's like Pati, he's surprised that he's so open in that layup.
16:03Lucero.
16:07In front of Greg Gunana.
16:09Now the ball is with Barba.
16:12Barba steps back for three.
16:15Short. Lucero.
16:16Lead pass.
16:18Luciano creating space.
16:20And that's a foul on Kaduyak.
16:28Look at the fluid motion there by Kinal.
16:31And then the gutsy pull-up three by Renz Villegas.
16:39How about that hop step?
16:48The fire and the energy.
16:50You can see that in the facial expressions of our players from EAC.
16:55You know how much energy their first group provided.
16:59And you know, to maintain that, it's going to be tough.
17:02I mean, coming in off, coming off from the bench.
17:06Especially your first group, they showed a great performance.
17:09And you have to fill their shoes.
17:11That's going to be tough.
17:12But you know, so far, they've been doing great.
17:15Tylek, also coming off an impressive performance.
17:19Panelo, missing.
17:22There's still time.
17:24But Luciano took the lead.
17:26Oh, I'm not sure.
17:28That was not very nice, but OK.
17:32EAC is off to a good start.
17:34They lead LPU by 11, 28-17 at the end of the first quarter.