Ateneo sweeps UAAP Season 75 finals

The Ateneo De Manila University Men's Basketball is the champion in the UAAP Season 75.


Ateneo defeated the UST in he Game 2, 65-62 clinching their 5th straight win on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Kiefer Ravena emerged as the hero of the Game 2  with 21 points including a crucial basket in the last 30 seconds of the game.

During the first quarter UST took the lead 14-13 while the second quarter was a deadlock with 29 points each.

In the last quarter, UST gave 4 fouls in the succeeding possessions leading to the free throws by Ateneo. The Ateneo took advantage of it and took 59-51 lead with more than 6 minutes in the clock. UST then rallied with 7-1 run and turned the scoreboard to 60-58 within the last two minutes of the game.

During the last seconds UST turned the ball over where Ateneo dribble their way to the championship.

Nico Salva who gave a terrific performance during the Game 1 and setting his personal-high 30 points was hailed as the Finals MVP.

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