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NCAA Player of the Week Allen Liwag stars in CSB’s perfect start in NCAA 100
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Published Sep 16, 2024 03:45 PM PHT
De La Salle-College of St. Benilde’s Allen Liwag. Photo from NCAA Philippines
De La Salle-College of St. Benilde’s Allen Liwag. Photo from NCAA Philippines MANILA — De La Salle-College of St. Benilde tops the NCAA men's basketball tournament as the league goes in full swing for its historic Season 100.
MANILA — De La Salle-College of St. Benilde tops the NCAA men's basketball tournament as the league goes in full swing for its historic Season 100.
The Blazers took care of business against Mapua University, San Beda University, and Emilio Aguinaldo College so far, with transferees Tony Ynot, Justine Sanchez, and Jhomel Ancheta heading the charge.
The Blazers took care of business against Mapua University, San Beda University, and Emilio Aguinaldo College so far, with transferees Tony Ynot, Justine Sanchez, and Jhomel Ancheta heading the charge.
But a clear-cut star is standing out so far for Charles Tiu's troops — talented CSB big man Allen Liwag.
But a clear-cut star is standing out so far for Charles Tiu's troops — talented CSB big man Allen Liwag.
The 6-foot-6, former EAC General, is averaging a monstrous double-double of 14.0 points and 15.7 rebounds on top of 2.7 blocks and 2.0 assists, in the Blazers' first three games to earn the Collegiate Press Corps NCAA Player of the Week award for the period September 7 to 15.
The 6-foot-6, former EAC General, is averaging a monstrous double-double of 14.0 points and 15.7 rebounds on top of 2.7 blocks and 2.0 assists, in the Blazers' first three games to earn the Collegiate Press Corps NCAA Player of the Week award for the period September 7 to 15.
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He posted 23 points, 18 rebounds, three blocks, and an assist in St. Benilde's 78-65 win over the Cardinals before following it up with a 12-point, 14-rebound outing, alongside three blocks and two dimes, as the Blazers outlasted the Red Lions – the reigning NCAA champions – in overtime, 70-65.
He posted 23 points, 18 rebounds, three blocks, and an assist in St. Benilde's 78-65 win over the Cardinals before following it up with a 12-point, 14-rebound outing, alongside three blocks and two dimes, as the Blazers outlasted the Red Lions – the reigning NCAA champions – in overtime, 70-65.
Against his former team, Liwag was limited to seven points, but made it up by grabbing 15 rebounds laced by three assists, two blocks, and one steal as St. Benilde dominated the Generals, 77-55.
Against his former team, Liwag was limited to seven points, but made it up by grabbing 15 rebounds laced by three assists, two blocks, and one steal as St. Benilde dominated the Generals, 77-55.
Liwag credited the Blazers' depth for allowing him to be at his best in every game.
Liwag credited the Blazers' depth for allowing him to be at his best in every game.
"Siguro, mas OK ang game ko kapag relaxed ako," said Liwag, who is filling in the spot left by former CSB star and NCAA MVP Will Gozum. "Siyempre, sobrang laking bagay sa line up namin na kada posisyon, mayroong kayang umiskor at mag-create. Para sa akin, thankful lang ako na lahat kami nagke-create para sa isa't isa."
"Siguro, mas OK ang game ko kapag relaxed ako," said Liwag, who is filling in the spot left by former CSB star and NCAA MVP Will Gozum. "Siyempre, sobrang laking bagay sa line up namin na kada posisyon, mayroong kayang umiskor at mag-create. Para sa akin, thankful lang ako na lahat kami nagke-create para sa isa't isa."
The unbeaten start matched St. Benilde's same strong beginning in Season 98 when the team made it to the Finals, and the key is having warriors ready to answer the call when needed with Liwag leading the charge this time.
The unbeaten start matched St. Benilde's same strong beginning in Season 98 when the team made it to the Finals, and the key is having warriors ready to answer the call when needed with Liwag leading the charge this time.
"My message to them before the season started is I want to have a team that every game, somebody else is the best player or somebody else is stepping up. It's part of our plan and that's why we develop guys throughout the long offseason to be ready for this moment," coach Charles Tiu said.
"My message to them before the season started is I want to have a team that every game, somebody else is the best player or somebody else is stepping up. It's part of our plan and that's why we develop guys throughout the long offseason to be ready for this moment," coach Charles Tiu said.
Liwag edged out teammate Ynot, San Sebastian College-Recoletos' Paeng Are, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA rookie Mark Gojo Cruz, and San Beda's Bryan Sajonia for the weekly plum.
Liwag edged out teammate Ynot, San Sebastian College-Recoletos' Paeng Are, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA rookie Mark Gojo Cruz, and San Beda's Bryan Sajonia for the weekly plum.
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