Pinoy Basketball Fan

I thought I was watching a boxing match which resulted in a draw. The PBA Ateneo - La Salle Showdown had a final score of 90-90. It’s the first time I saw a basketball game which didn’t have any declared winner. As early as now it looks like both blue and green squad are going to have another rematch very soon.

Villanueva was the top scorer of the game with 24 points while Sharma topped La Salle with 15. No event similar to the Villanueva-Yeo incident in the 2005 Ateneo - La Salle Dream Games occurred during the game.

For the information of the basketball afficionados, the game didn’t need an overtime since it was just an exhibition match. Soon after the match were hand shakes between the rivals. It was followed by the singing of their respective Alma Mater Songs like it was a UAAP game.

The crowd was on their feet mostly during the second half of the game as both teams displayed more intensity until the dying seconds. It was Mike Cortez who forced a tie when he made two free throws off a foul by LA Tenorio. Wesley Gonzales missed the last shot of the game which could have given Ateneo another victory over La Salle.

Like the opinionated question of some alumni from both schools, I wonder if this abuse of  the popularity of the rivalry will ever end. It appears that the they made it a milking cow that whenever there’s a fund raiser or whatsoever, the match up is what comes into mind. It’s not I’m over reacting or being selfish but can’t they think of other forms of charity events? Besides, there are other deserving universities we could tap to participate for such a cause anyway. Generally, I like the fact that I’m part of this Ateneo-La Salle hype since I’m from one of both schools. I can’t explain the feeling when you’re there supporting your team showing everyone how loyal you are and I’m sure others do feel the same way. My main concern is maybe we can give others the chance to shine.

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