Published March 9, 2023 9:26pm
Updated March 9, 2023 9:26pm
With the sport tied at 84 with lower than a minute left, CJ Mesias saved the day for College of Saint Benilde-La Salle Green Hills.
At the 26.9 second mark, Mesias went all the way down to the LSGH aspect and made maybe what may very well be the largest shot of his younger profession as he drilled a triple to provide Greenies the victory.
That game-winner that introduced the Mandaluyong-based squad again to vow land earlier than James Ison’s free throws ultimately eradicated the twice-to-beat San Beda Red Cubs crew.
For head coach Renren Ritualo, it was the gamers who ought to actually be given credit score for the win.
“I give it all to my players, they really performed, they really dug deep,” Ritualo advised the media on Thursday after their 89-85 win within the do-or-die Final Four which gave them a ticket to the NCAA Season 98 juniors basketball finals.
“Talagang they made an effort doon sa ginawa namin,” he stated.
But for him personally, the job remains to be removed from over.
“It’s always big going to the Finals. The job is not yet done. Siyempre gusto natin manalo sa championship. Malaking bagay, [it’s a] big honor for us, but sasabihin ko ulit it’s not yet done,” he stated.
In dealing with a crew with abilities akin to Mesias, Seven Gagate, Luis Pablo, and Rod Alian, Ritualo stated his job, even earlier than the season began, was simply to convey out their potential.
“I’m very optimistic [before the start of the season] because we have the tallest guys and the guards are also solid. Makikita mo ‘yung potential, my job was to bring out that potential, maximize it, to make it blossom to be here in the finals,” stated Ritualo,
And with the guards stepping up within the endgame, Ritualo couldn’t assist however recognize their efforts.
“I really appreciate their game, they gave their all. Kahit anong nangyari di sila bumitaw, I really appreciate that.”
LSGH will face Colegio de San Juan de Letran within the Finals with Game 1 scheduled on Monday afternoon on the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila.
—MGP, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
