Far Eastern University finally barged into the win column at the expense of Adamson, 64-58, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday.
Mo Konateh dominated in the paint to power the Tamaraws with a monster double-double of 18 points and 21 rebounds, while Kirby Mongcopa added 15 points. Janrey Pasaol turned in another all-around performance with 13 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals.
This time, though, his efforts didn’t go to waste as the Tamaraws chalked up their first victory after a 0-3 start.
‘I only got this kind of confidence from him (coach Sean Chambers) throughout my career,’ Pasaol said in Filipino at Mall of Asia Arena. ‘I’ve been trying to repay his trust in our practices so it’s good that I got to do it in the game,’ he added.
Monty Montebon was the sole double-digit scorer for the Falcons, who slid to 1-3, with 14 points that went with seven rebounds.