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August 29, 2011
Blue Eagles rout Green Archers, 79-72

MANILA, Philippines (Aug. 29, 2011) - The Ateneo Blue Eagles completed an 11-0 sweep of their games in the elimination rounds by beating a terribly outplayed arch-rival De La Salle Green Archers, 79-82, and earned a twice-to-beat privilege en route to the Final Four of UAAP Season 74 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday

MANILA, Philippines (Aug. 29, 2011) - The Ateneo Blue Eagles completed an 11-0 sweep of their games in the elimination rounds by beating a terribly outplayed arch-rival De La Salle Green Archers, 79-82, and earned a twice-to-beat privilege en route to the Final Four of UAAP Season 74 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday

Four players of the fully energized Ateneo team registered double-digit scores - Nico Salva (19 points), Kiefer Ravena (13), Emman Monfort (13) and Tonino Gonzaga (12).

July 25, 2011
Kobe-led NBA stars win against Smart Gilas, 98-89

MANILA, Philippines (July 25, 2011) - Playing coach Kobe Bryant led the Smart All-Stars to victory against Smart Gilas Pilipinas, the Philippine national basketball team, 98-89, yesterday evening - a foregone conclusion because the Nationals were never given much of a chance against the NBA stars.

MANILA, Philippines (July 25, 2011) - Playing coach Kobe Bryant led the Smart All-Stars to victory against Smart Gilas Pilipinas, the Philippine national basketball team, 98-89, yesterday evening - a foregone conclusion because the Nationals were never given much of a chance against the NBA stars.

A day before Kobe and company overpowered a Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) selection team, 131-105.

July 11, 2011
Ateneo sneaks past Adamson

MANILA, Philippines (June 11, 2011) - Jumpstarting their 4-peat campaign, the Ateneo Blue Eagles won against Adamson, 55-41, in UAAP Season 74 men’s basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum yesterday.

MANILA, Philippines (June 11, 2011) - Jumpstarting their 4-peat campaign, the Ateneo Blue Eagles won against Adamson, 55-41, in UAAP Season 74 men’s basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum yesterday.

Earlier, Ateneo coach Norman Black rightly anticipated a tough game with Adamson, which has the potential to derail their run for a 4th straight championship in UAAP basketball.