Ateneo knot series in the PCCL 2010 Finals

Ateneo's Eric Salamat goes for a lay-up.
(Photo by Roy Afable)

After pulling off a shocker in Game 1 of the PCCL 2010 finals, it didn't sit too well for Ateneo Coach Norman Black and his boys. Nevertheless, Black wasted no time to go back to the drawing board and make adjustments for Game 2 in a couple of days. Adamson's victory over Ateneo was indeed a big one but they need to pick up where they left off in the first game. No easy task for Falcons' Coach Leo Austria to play the same way they did against the defending PCCL Champions.

Adamson's John Brondial and Januz Lozada start the block party.
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Emman Monfort of Ateneo goes one on one with Adamson's Lester Alvarez.
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Adamson were off to a good start leading the Ateneo 30-24 in the first half. They started to struggle in the 3rd quarter as the Blue Eagles defense started to pick up and made key transition plays. Ateneo got the lead to 51-45 in the third.

Adamson University's cavalry.
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Ateneo University brought theirs as well.
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Despite the Soaring Falcons' Jan Colina, Lester Alvarez and Alex Nuyles doing all the dirty work, it wasn't enough to keep up with Ateneo's scoring run. William Stinnett fouled out in the 4th quarter finishing with only 2 points in the game.

Nico Salva gets ready to shoot free throws while Eric Salamat chats with the ref.
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Monfort: "Kirk, here's the magic trick I wanted to show you with a basketball."
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Eric Salamat and Roider Cabrera of Adamson tries to get the rebound.
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Playing in his final year in a Blue Eagles jersey, Eric Salamat wants to win one more title before he's officially done with college ball. He did just that chalking up 23 points and 4 assists, carried his team to 70-59 win over the Adamson Falcons. The series is now tied to two a piece.

Supporters of the Ateneo Blue Eagles in attendance.
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Blue Eagles' Eric Salamat checking out something from the huddle.
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They all wait for the ball to bounce off the rim.
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Ateneo's Nico Salva ruled the paint with 11 rebounds along with his 1o points while teammate Emman Monfort had 11 points, 5 boards and dropped 5 dimes in the game.

Eric Salamat tries to organize Ateneo's offense.
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And the (Ateneo) crowd roars!
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Taking a breather in the bench.
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Jan Colina was the leading scorer for the Falcons with 18 points, 7 rebounds and a couple of dimes. Alex Nuyles was also in Adamson's scoreboard with 26 points, 5 boards and 5 assists.

Emman Monfort's shoe laces are untied.
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Referee: "I saw you make that foul. How many times do I have to tell you that?"
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Boxing out for the rebound.
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No time for practice for both teams as the rubber match for the coveted Philippine Collegiate Champions League trophy is up for grabs in the next 24 hours.

Nico Salva goes up against an Adamson Falcons defender.
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Timeout!
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Frank Golla says "Whassup?!!!"
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Will it be history for the Adamson Falcons or Back-to-Back PCCL 'chips for the Ateneo Blue Eagles? It's winner take all in Game 3 of the PCCL 2010 Finals.

Ateneo Blue Eagles celebrate their victory.
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Ateneo supporters show some love for their winning team.
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"ONE BIG FIGHT!"
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Adamson Falcons show their love to their supporters.
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