UAAP

DLSU IS THE 2004 UAAP CHAMPION. It was a great finish and a what a ball game to end the final. Neither team dominated the game from start to finish. Imagine at end of each quarter, the score was always even steven. FEU almost nailed it if not for the three point shot of JV Casio. As if the game was scripted and the ending was the most dramatic. That magical shot made JV a certified veteran. He will use and need it next season. FEU had the chance also to win back the lead during the dying seconds. Not once but two opportunities were given to them. Not just to any player also but to their greatest players. Mytical member D.Miranda missed an uncontested simple back the board shot. choked. Then the best rebounding, defensive player of the year, mythical member and the MVP of UAAP 2004 missed a put back shot which he always made but that moment he too succumbed to the pressure or plainly the luck wasn't on his side. The final score was made by MAC Cardona who was denied of the MVP award (though, A.Santos was really more deserving). Two free throws which he sunk cooly. Because of his resurrection in the second hlaf of the season and his consistent play in the finals , MAC was named MVP Finals. Also, F.Pumaren finally pocketed the Coach of the Year award after leading the Archers to six out of seven finals appearance and winning five championship trophies! He truly deserves to be the COY. That could be the last hurrah for F.Pumaren. Though, many in the sport's world who announced retirement would often come back fo r another shot. Franz maybe you just need a one year break then I am sure your passion for basketball will once again call you. Thank you Mr. Pumaren for showing us how to stay focused and how to win games and be crowned at the end. The feeling was great after JV made the shot. We all knew that DLSU Archers will be the 2004 UAAP Champions.

Alright. End of UAAP season 67. See you next year...
..............................NBA season is just about to start... ; )

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