An Ilonggo cager is slowly making a name in the national arena after steering his team to back-to-back victories in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball.
John Bryan Sajonia proved that Ilonggos are prolific hotshots even in Manila collegiate tournaments after showing impressive performances at the court.
Leading the assault for the Far Eastern University Tamaraws Sajonia erupted with 12 points to go with five rebounds, one assist, and one steal against National University Bulldogs, 47-44.
Contributing for the yellow-shirted, Ljay Gonzales had nine markers, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals for FEU.
Pat Tchuente was hailed as the Player of the Game as he finished with six points, and 18 rebounds for the Tamaraws, which has recorded its second victory after losing their first five games this season.
The native of Pavia, Iloilo showed the lead for FEU after draining three-pointer, grabbing the lead for the first time, 36-35.
The Tamaraws regained their scoring ways with a 9-0 blast capped by a triple by Sajonia for a 45-40 lead. The Bulldogs managed to cut the deficit to 44-45 but a conversion by Gonzales sealed the win for FEU.
Omar John topped the scoring column with nine points for the Bulldogs, which saw its four-game winning streak snapped to drop to 5-2 win-loss slate after the first round of eliminations.
In the first game, Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles blasted the University of the East Red Warriors, 91-76, and tie the Bulldogs with 5-2 record. The Red Warriors dropped to 3-4.
With both teams converting for points, the Blue Eagles exploded with a 17-0 scoring run through perfect play of Angelo Kouame, pulling away from the Red Warriors, 63-44.
At 3.27 mark, Kai Ballungay wowed the crowd after an empathic dunk, giving the blue shirts an 83-61 advantage.
Dave Ildefonso topscored the match with 20 points, while Ballungay added 14 points. Rence Padrigao and Bryan Andrade contributed 11 markers apiece with the former adding nine assists for the Blue Eagles.IMT Sports
