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UAAP: Lastimosa urges Adamson teammates to seize opportunity in his absence

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Adamson star Jerom Lastimosa at the sidelines. UAAP Media." src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/11/08/uaap-mbb-jerom-lastimosa-(adu)-(1).jpg"/><figcaption>Adamson star Jerom Lastimosa at the sidelines.<em> UAAP Media.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA, Philippines -- Adamson University star Jerom Lastimosa was glad to see his teammates step up in his absence in their hard-earned victory over University of Santo Tomas (UST) over the weekend.</p><p>A foot injury forced Lastimosa to miss their second round game against the Growling Tigers last Saturday, but the Soaring Falcons still came away with a 56-55 victory. Cedrick Manzano was the hero for Adamson, scoring the go-ahead three-point play with seven seconds left. </p><p>&quot;Grabe,&quot; Lastimosa said of his response to the win, which kept them in the hunt for a Final 4 spot in UAAP Season 85. &quot;Palagi kong sinasabi sa kanila na maglaro kayo para sa Adamson, at &#x27;yung Adamson, hindi lang Lastimosa ang nandoon.&quot;</p><p>Lastimosa is leading Adamson in scoring with 17.0 points per game, to go along with 4.63 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest.</p><p>But he was diagnosed with a dislocated foot following an injury suffered against the University of the Philippines, and sat out the game against the Growling Tigers. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/05/22/uaap-undermanned-adamson-rallies-to-stun-ust">READ: Undermanned Adamson rallies to stun UST</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/07/22/adamsons-manzano-answers-coachs-call-to-take-charge">READ: Adamson&#x27;s Manzano answers coach&#x27;s call to take charge</a></li></ul><p>Also missing for Adamson was veteran forward Vince Magbuhos (knee). </p><p>That the Falcons came away with a much-needed win without two key players was a source of pride for their point guard.</p><p>&quot;Lahat kami, nag-iiyakan kasi kita ko sa lahat ng players ng ginagawa nila &#x27;yung best nila,&quot; said Lastimosa. &quot;Kahit na tambak sila, &#x27;di sila nag-give up. Great comeback talaga.&quot;</p><p>The Falcons trailed by 19 points before limiting UST to just five points in the final quarter to steal the win and improve to 4-5 in the men&#x27;s basketball tournament. </p><p>Lastimosa was especially proud of their guards who have embraced the challenge to fill in the void that he left. The Falcons have yet to announce a timetable for his return.</p><p>&quot;Kay Jed [Colonia], kay [Joaquin] Jaymalin at kay Ray Allen [Torres], parati ko silang gina-guide lalo na wala ako sa court,&quot; he said. &quot;Parang sinasabi ko lang sa kanila na dapat may positive kayong maitulong sa team. Sobrang saya ko lang na sinunod nila ako na parang as kuya na nila.&quot;</p><p>Adamson will play De La Salle University when the UAAP returns from its FIBA break on November 17.</p><div><strong>UAAP Season 85 is streaming on iWantTFC every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, available for Premium users outside the Philippines.</strong></div><div><strong>Related video:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9oWBRf0eVLE?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Adamson star Jerom Lastimosa was glad to see his teammates step up in his absence in their hard-earned victory over UST over the weekend.

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UAAP: Lastimosa urges Adamson teammates to seize opportunity in his absence

Camille B. Naredo,

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Published Nov 08, 2022 03:34 PM PHT

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